| "The Return of the Nana" | |||
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| The O.C. episode | |||
| Episode no. | Season 2 (2004-2005) Episode 21 |
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| Directed by | Ian Toynton | ||
| Written by | Josh Schwartz | ||
| Production code | 2T5121 | ||
| Original air date | May 5, 2005 (FOX) | ||
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"The Return of the Nana" is the 48th episode of the FOX television series, The O.C.. The episode was written by Josh Schwartz and was directed by Ian Toynton. It originally aired on May 5, 2005.
Contents |
| Actor / actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Cassidy | Zach Stevens |
| Logan Marshall-Green | Trey Atwood |
| Johnny Messner | Lance Baldwin |
| Bill Campbell | Carter Buckley |
| Nikki Griffin | Jess Sathers |
| Linda Lavin | Sophie Cohen |
| Jaime King | Mary Sue |
| T.I. | himself |
Sandy gets a call from his mother, Sophie, who is getting married. Sandy and the boys are headed to Miami to visit her.
Trey receives a visit from Jess, who offers him a bottle of Don Julio as a "thank you" for not selling her out to the police at his birthday party. The two of them then sleep together.
Seth visits Summer to apologize for subjecting her to the Silverlake hipster party that Reed organized for him and Zach. Summer tells Seth she could use a "time-out", and objects to his going to Miami, convinced that he'll get drunk and humiliate himself at spring break.
Kirsten arrives at the Newport Group ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work. However, Carter announces that he's been offered a job in New York.
Marissa stops by Trey's apartment to offer her job hunting services. They make a plan for the following day. When Trey reenters his apartment, Jess, who is busy snorting cocaine, makes it clear that Marissa is way out of his league.
Over lunch, Sophie tells Sandy to book flights now because the wedding's in June. Sophie explains that at her age, there's no point wasting time. Besides, she wants to move before the summer storms hit. Sandy's thrilled to hear that Sophie is finally moving into the condo he bought her in Sarasota, but suspects that her fiancé, Bobby, is only marrying Sophie for her money.
Seth takes a victory lap after winning a game of shuffleboard and is about to head down to the club house for lunch when a very attractive young blonde - Mary Sue - challenges him to a game. Mary Sue beats Seth and before they start the next game, Seth suggests they make it interesting. If she wins, Seth has to partner up with her in a dance contest for Music Video Nation's big Spring Break special. When they get to the contest, Seth finds out that the games include licking whipped cream off of a girl he just met, and fears that Summer will see him. The situation worsens when he runs into Mary Sue's boyfriend and his muscle-bound Bible study friends — who followed her all the way from Bob Jones University to stop her from being "corrupted".
Sandy joins Sophie and Bobby for dinner. When Sophie excuses herself to go to the restroom, Sandy explains to Bobby that he has problems trusting people after having been a public defender for many years, and indirectly threatens to use his media connections to destroy Bobby's life should Bobby ever hurt Sophie.
Marissa stops by Trey's to celebrate his getting a job at The Bait Shop. They have a few too many margaritas and Marissa suggests they go outside and get some air. Trey sneaks a quick line of cocaine before joining Marissa outside.
Sandy and Sophie are waiting for Bobby to show up for a poolside meal when Sophie receives a phone call from Bobby, who says he is being hit with a malpractice suit and is heading out of town until it blows over. Sophie reveals that she knew deep down what was really going on, and wanted Sandy to meet Bobby to confirm her suspicions.
With his parents away in Aspen, Zach offers to cook dinner for Summer to get her mind off of Seth. Unfortunately Zach leaves the TV on during dinner and when he goes to the kitchen for seconds, Summer sees Seth licking whipped cream off Mary Sue. She suddenly grabs Zach and gives him a long passionate kiss.
After dinner, Kirsten confesses to Carter that she's a terrible cook and had the entire meal catered, and they both admit that they both contemplated an affair with the other. Carter confesses that he almost didn't take the job in New York because he didn't want to leave her. They have their first, and apparently last, kiss, and she wishes him well with his new job. After Carter leaves, Kirsten trades in her wine for vodka.
Down on the beach, Trey tells Marissa he's grateful for everything she's done for him. He tells Marissa that when he's with her, he feels like he can do anything. Marissa thinks it's time to head back, but Trey grabs her and tries to kiss her, causing her to drop her purse, containing her cell phone. She struggles to get away but he won't let go. He pushes her onto the ground and lies on top of her, pinning her down. Marissa tries to call for help, but can't because she is crying too hard. She can't reach her mobile to call for help. Finally, Marissa grabs a piece of driftwood and cracks him on the head, and runs away.
Seth, covered in whipped cream courtesy of Mary Sue's boyfriend, walks down the streets of Miami with Ryan. Ryan decides to call Marissa but gets no answer since her phone and purse are on the beach where she left them.