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"The O.C. Confidential" is the twentieth episode in the second season of the Fox drama series The O.C.. The episode aired on the twenty-first of April in 2005.

Synopsis[]

Sandy, Ryan, and Seth devise a plan with Marissa's help to save Trey from going to jail after he took the fall for supplying drugs at his birthday party. Kirsten and Carter, fulfilling more than their editorial duties, take a trip to Featherbrook's winery for a wine tasting party. Meanwhile, Caleb returns home from another long business trip and questions his marriage with Julie.

Plot[]

Seth tells Ryan not to blame himself for Trey getting arrested. However, Ryan is convinced that Trey didn't actually supply the drugs. Ryan says that when Marissa was about to get arrested, Trey took the fall to stop them. Ryan also says that he was about to do the same thing which Seth laughs at making a comment about the Atwood need to save Marissa Cooper. Trey walks in with Sandy and Ryan immediately hugs him. Trey thought Ryan would be mad and explains that he didn't want Marissa to have to pay the price. Sandy says that Trey is facing serious charges and tells him to head to the pool house. Trey says that in order to stay out of prison, he is under Sandy's custody. Ryan wants to help Trey out of this and will go as far as finding the person responsible and Seth wants in.

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Seth jokes with Ryan about the Atwood need to always come to Marissa Cooper's rescue.


Sandy updates Kirsten on Trey's case and that he will be staying with the Cohen's, once again, until the case is resolved. Kirsten says she will cancel Santa Barbara with Carter. Sandy says that he will stay with Trey and that she should go with Carter on the wine tasting trip. Sandy then says that Carter told him he was thinking about asking Erin to go with him. Kirsten doesn't like the idea of being a third wheel just as Carter walks in asking her if she wanted a coffee and then completely forgets she was on the phone with Sandy. Julie walks into Marissa's room and Marissa is surprised her mom isn't punishing her for the birthday party thrown in The Rager. Julie claims that it was not Marissa's fault and doesn't want to have to tell Caleb. Marissa points out that Caleb if finally coming home after being gone for so long. Julie says she is planning something special and Marissa doesn't want to hear or see any of that and plans to stay with Summer.

Zach finds Summer who is still mad at Seth who she thinks lied about Reed being a girl. Summer tells Zach that Seth was being sneaky as he approaches her with a flower. Seth gives her this story about the flowers and that he wants to apologize to her. Summer says its sweet and then Seth offers Summer tickets to see Death Cab for Cutie at The Bait Shop. Zach interrupts saying that Reed sent an email about his draft for their comic that she loved but has notes on it. Zach says that they have a meeting with Reed but it just so happens to be during Death Cab's performance and Summer is disappointed. Seth tells Zach he can't go because he has Summer and Death Cab. Zach says they can't keep pushing things with Reed because she is already working around their schedule. Seth is so conflicted and asks Summer to meet up after his meeting which she gets mad about and gives the flower back.

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Seth attempts to apologize to Summer about not exactly telling her the truth.


Marissa tells Ryan that they should have just let her get arrested to save Trey from the trouble. Marissa asks what they could do and Ryan says how he wants to find the person responsible for supplying. Marissa thinks it could be Kyle Thompson since he is "the" guy to go to just as Jess Sathers approaches and kisses Kyle. Marissa tells Ryan she can try and talk to Jess and see if Kyle is the one who supplied drugs to her. Carter tells Kirsten that Erin left him a message saying she no longer wants to see him. Kirsten tells Carter that he will have to cover the wine tasting event on his own. Carter says she should still go and Kirsten tries to talk herself out of it. Marissa approaches Jess asking how she is since her party. Jess says she's fine and they talk about Marissa's OD in Tijuana in The Escape. Marissa makes it look like she is trying to find a supplier and asks Jess to help her. Jess tells her to look for her at The Bait Shop when Death Cab performs. Marissa tells Ryan that Jess bought it.

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Ryan and Marissa think Jess may have gotten drugs from Kyle.

Seth and Ryan get home to find Trey picking out dinner for the night that mainly consists of Thai food. Seth leaves shortly after to get to his meeting and is worried he will be late for Death Cab. Sandy gets home and tells them about the prosecutor in Trey's case. Sandy is hopeful but they will have to get started right away on figuring out how to get Trey out of this. Seth is trying to answer the questions as fast and brief as possible with the crazy amount of critiques they have of their comic. Reed assures them it will work out and that they are expected to go to a party that night. Zach agrees without Seth's approval and Reed tells Seth to bring Summer as she is an inspiration of one of the characters. Seth wants to leave since they are not giving them any good critiques or pointers but Zach wants to stay and tells Seth to bring Summer as she is a big part of the process. Seth wonders if it is a good idea.

Sandy and Trey are talking about Marissa's party. Trey tells Sandy about Jess and that he didn't see her take any drugs but doesn't know where she got them. Trey says that he wanted to help Marissa and didn't want her to go to jail for it. Death Cab for Cutie is performing and Marissa, Ryan, and Summer are watching. Summer is upset that Seth is not there and missing his favorite band. Summer questions why Marissa is looking for Jess since she is known for doing drugs and Ryan tells her they are helping Trey in his case. Julie is in her bedroom, laying on a bed full of rose petals like in American Beauty as Caleb gets home. Caleb is not interested and says how he has been trying to get over Julie's tape but he can't. Caleb says he wants their lawyers to meet but doesn't say why. Summer and Marissa spot Jess and Marissa says that Summer is stoned. Jess says that her supplier isn't giving out any drugs that night but will the next night. Jess gives her the address.

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Death Cab for Cutie performs at The Bait Shop.

Sandy walks into their bedroom and updates Kirsten on Trey's case. He knows the case is bound to go to trial and is worried about the outcome based on Trey's background. Kirsten gives him a good idea and tells Sandy she isn't going to the wine tasting. Sandy encourages her to go and that she could be back in time for dinner. Death Cab continues to perform and Ryan spots Kyle. He tries talking to him, acting drunk and brings up Jess. Kyle leaves to meet a friend and Ryan follows them. Ryan runs into Seth who is upset that he missed their performance. Ryan tries to watch them as Seth continues to talk to him but they leave and Ryan looses sight of them.

Sandy approaches the prosecutor who is convinced Trey was responsible, even though there is no clear culprit. Sandy argues that he has the wrong person and tries to reason with Trey's sentencing since he has gotten arrested while on parole. Kirsten and Carter arrive at the wine tasting event. Seth brings Summer to the party for his and Zach's comic and Summer is annoyed to be there. Seth gets taken away to meet a legend in comics and leaves Summer. Sandy is back at home, going over Trey's case when Ryan, Marissa, and Trey ask to speak with him. Trey thanks Sandy for all he has done for him and that he is eternally grateful. Trey feels as if he is a lost cause and Sandy gives him hope. Ryan tells them that him and Marissa figured out who the dealer is and that they have a plan to get proof.

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Ryan and Marissa figured out a plan to help find the true dealer.

Julie visits Lance at his motel, asking to talk with him. Lance lets her in and Julie tells him about Caleb's lawyer and she thinks she is on the verge of divorce. Lance offers Julie a chance to kill Caleb so that she can live a life she deserves. Julie writes him a check so that he will leave town, rethinking her choices. Julie kisses Lance outside of his motel room and someone is taking pictures from a distance. At the wine tasting event, Carter and Kirsten are really enjoying themselves and getting drunk. Kirsten and Carter discuss who will drive but they are both too drunk. A hostess offers them a room to stay in for the night. Marissa and Ryan arrive at the party that's being thrown for the water polo team. They let Marissa in but Kyle doesn't allow Ryan in. Marissa helps Ryan sneak in unnoticed and they try to keep a low profile. Kyle and his friends get close and Marissa keeps Ryan close so they don't see him. Close enough to the point where Ryan and Marissa are about to kiss until Jess interrupts and Ryan runs off to hide. Jess hugs Marissa who is very high and takes Marissa with her while Ryan watches over Marissa.

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Ryan and Marissa nearly kiss until they are interrupted.

Julie gets home while Caleb is waiting for her. Julie thinks Caleb is asking for a divorce and begins crying. Caleb wipes her tears away saying he is willing to give their marriage another chance, leaving Julie speechless. Caleb asks Julie to get ready for a nice dinner. Kirsten and Carter are in their room for the night and he tries to get her to continue drinking but Kirsten wants to call Sandy. Trey tells Sandy he wanted to get out of town because he didn't want to face the case. Sandy tells him that isn't the right way of dealing with a problem like this. Kirsten calls and tells him about the fact that they are both staying until the next day due to too much drinking. Sandy says it is a good idea and says he loves her. The hostess comes to their door and tells Kirsten they found a driver and tells her to give her a call if they change her mind.

Seth is getting bombarded by executives wanting Seth to think big and crazy things for the comic book and he is having trouble absorbing all the advice. Summer interrupts as they are all talking about a potential video game and show for the comic demanding to speak with him. Summer starts going off on the executives which Reed overhears. She makes a toast to Seth and Summer and Summer storms out, asking Zach for a ride home. Seth gets taken back into the party while Zach takes Summer home. Kirsten tells Carter that they found a car for them and she says that she needs to go home. Back at the water polo team's party, Jess gives Marissa the drugs and asks how much it is. Kyle decided to give Marissa a discount and to see her, thinking Marissa is cute. Ryan continues to watch over Marissa then immediately calls Sandy when they walk away. Sandy answers, telling Ryan that police are on their way and to be careful.

Jess takes Marissa down to the fire pit on the beach to meet Kyle. Kyle starts closing in on Marissa and she tries to stop him by saying that she has a boyfriend and Kyle doesn't listen. Ryan steps in and tells Kyle that Marissa is with him, just as police show up. Ryan tells Marissa to go back inside when Kyle punches Ryan. Ryan takes him down to the ground and Kyle gets up to run. Just as he does, Trey opens up a car door and Kyle runs into it. The police find drugs on him but Kyle insists they aren't his and someone set him up as they take him into custody... The prosecutor is planning to drop all charges against Trey and Sandy thanks him.

Ryan and Marissa drop Trey off at his apartment and he thanks Ryan for all he did. Ryan says it was all Marissa's idea and deserves the credit. Trey goes inside and Marissa and Ryan stare at each other. Ryan says that is has been a while since they were alone and uninterrupted. Ryan says they can do whatever they want now and she asks what he wants to do. Ryan pulls Marissa in and kisses her. She stops him saying they have waited a long time to be together again and Ryan suggests they go back to his pool house. In Trey's apartment, he walks into his bedroom to find Jess waiting for him. Jess knows that Trey isn't working for the cops?? Then Jess says how she knows that Trey took the fall to protect Marissa and then turned Kyle in to protect himself for getting arrested for possession of drugs!!! Jess asks why he didn't turn her in and Trey says that he likes her and the cops were only looking for one person. Jess ends saying that since Kyle is now out of the picture, they have a lot more to talk about. Trey says he is interested in what that entails.

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Ryan and Marissa kiss and get back together.

Cast[]

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Quotes[]

  • Trey Atwood: You know, he looked like every other kid in the town. Tall, tan, and a face you just wanna... flatten.
  • Marissa: Don't mind my friend. She's really, really stoned.
  • Summer: Totally! Very, very high. Isn't this place like so visual?
  • [Seth and Ryan are looking for two drug dealers outside the Bait Shop]
  • Seth: Well they're not that way, 'cause that's the ocean.
  • Marissa: Wait, Ryan. We have waited a really long time for this.
  • Ryan: So what, do you want to stop?
  • Marissa: No! I just...think we can do better then the front seat of Sandy's car.
  • Ryan: I know a guy who has a pool house all to himself.
  • Marissa: You think he's let us borrow it?
  • Ryan: Oh yeah.

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