-Anne: Uh, I'm late for my blowout at Arden's.

-Nate: Mom, please. the drugs were dad's. I mean, Iguess he thought it'd be easier on everyone if I took the hit, but they werehis.

-Anne: I don't understand.

-Nate: No, he promised me he'd flush the coke, then I caught himbuying more.

-Anne: The lengths that you will go to get out of trouble, Nate.

-Nate: Mom, he has a problem. I need your help, please. you lookdown at the floor every time someone tries to tell you the truth. Just look atme. Mom. I saw dad buying drugs yesterday.

-Anne: He's been under a lot of pressure, and if you hadn't beenso difficult lately...

-Nate:What?

-Anne: Your latest rebellions have been very hard on yourfather, Nate. all this business with Dartmouth, your issues with Blair.

-Nate: Mom, dad needs your help.

-Anne: Not another word of this. we have a celebratory dinner toget to. please wear a tie.