Gossip Girl- Rhodes to Perdition

"I only want you to be happy, I'm just sorry it couldn't be with me"

Unfortunately, I did not review last weeks Gossip Girl. Never fear though because I did watch it and it was a great episode that lead us into one that I have waited for the entire season. I feel like the writers of GG finally got their umph back- and that might have a lot to do with getting rid of cougar Diana, but nonetheless this episode kept me on my toes from start to finish. And here is a song for you all. The song when Nate and Chuck talk. Also cause I loved Chucks green socks. haha  Yes the socks really did get me, but I must touch on this weeks fashion. Everything glittered and sparkled and caught my eye as every character looked spiffy and as if they just got off the runway, well except Dan, but if you care to notice I don't really mention him in this post mainly because his pity on himself makes me want to barf. Next. 

Blair and Chuck how I love thee. No really, I am obsessed with these two. After last weeks bridal shower where Louie proved that he is really becoming the worst version of himself Blair saw a new sense of selflessness in Chuck. He really was becoming a good person. He didn't come to crash her party in mean spirits but rather to save Dan from making a complete ass out of himself and ruining Blairs party. While Louie was away in a third world country in this weeks episode Blair was on a mission to find out the real reason that Chuck had become good in hopes of converting Louie back into that kind-hearted prince she fell in love with. The therapy session, although hard on both parties, brought upon wonderful results. Blair finally heard the truth from Chuck about the engagement ring which made her believe that the reason every guy goes to the dark side is because she pushes them towards in. After she stormed off in tears Chuck came by to check on her (and I have to admit I melt everytime Mr. Bass walks through the door to see if she's ok). That 3 minute scene between both of them really tied up this season to all the previous ones. I have never seen a loved so pure and real portrayed on T.V. and it poses one question. Why the hell is Blair getting married to Louie? 

Nate Archibald deserves a standing ovation. He has finally made a name for himself on Gossip Girl. After Diana got fired from the N.Y Spectator by grandfather, Nate took over the business as chief-editor. Archibald in tux, who could complain. Life ain't always easy on the Upper East Side though and his first story involved a cheating politicians wife. Common, yes, but not when it's your cousins wife. After meeting with (the one and only Tripp) Nate realizes that the couple faked an affair to get him re-elected. Instead of running the story against his family, he makes a bold ethical stand releasing a statement that the Spectator will report any story no matter if it is family oriented, personal, or not. Spectator 1- Gossip Girl 0. 

Now we get down to the itty gritty of the Charlie/Ivy/Serena/Max/ Carol drama. Without going into too much depth because I would get lost just trying to explain this i'll be brief. Serena and Max started seeing each other low-key. Carol came back into town for the party in grandmothers honor, only because her and Ivy needed the money to pay off Max who was threatening to rat them out. After convincing Serena not to go on another date with Max, Serena called off the date only to overhear Lily and Carol fighting over the fact that Carol made Charlie call herself Ivy in order to avoid to Rhodes family curse. She concludes that Charlie is actually Max's ex-girlfriend and calls him over to the house where everyone pretty much confront each other. After grandma faints (she has some kind of sickness but I didn't really catch what it was) Charlie keeps her illness in secret from the family forming a sort of bond with her "grandmother." Max calls Carol and Ivy's bluff but they already came up with their own story and thankfully the family believes them and Max leaves. All is well in the Van der Woodsen household and I guess we could forget about Ivy because she is now officially Charlie Rhodes. To what extreme will Max go to make Charlie pay for ruining two years of his life? Do these people not use google or do background searches? If a story like this came up in my family I would honestly background search Ivy Dickens and Charlie Rhodes. And lastly, what did happen to the real Charlie Rhodes? Is she dead? Could we expect a surprise visit from her? 

Also alluding to the preview for next week we can expect a Blair and Chuck limo kiss. Blair has to choose (and I say Chuck) and then an accident. Does Louie die? Okay I wont be cynical because I know there is definitely a wedding episode, but will Blair loose the baby? Will she finally realize Chuck is the man for her. If the wedding episode does not feature Chuck as the groom I am just boycotting this whole show. You've been warned. 

Memorable Quotes

• Gossip Girl: On the Upper East Side staying alive isn't as easy as it appears and after last weeks security breach leading to no new tips it looks like I might be dancing with myself.
• Serena: My grandmother is the guest of honor, which would shock you if you knew her. 
• Serena: Could we cover ourselves in flour and lick spoons and do other cute things?
• Max: That's a pre-requisite.
• Rufus: It's time to leave inside behind and go outside.
• Dorota: Mmm margaritas sound delicious.
• Blair: I told you he's doing missionary work with father cavallia in countries without plumbing and waiting for my call.
• Dorota: Maybe he freaky friday with Mr. Chuck. They struck by lighting at same time and pee in same fountain.
• Max: I found myself an insurance policy, in fact I'm dating her. Serena van der Woodsen have you heard of her?
• Charlie: She said something about lighting up the night with her liner. 
• Blair: Care to share how you gave up your bad bass ways? How you went from Charlie Sheen to Charlie Brown?
• Therapist: Are you saying you want your fiance to be more like Chuck?
• Blair: No. To be more like the man Chucks become, like Louie used to be when Chuck was like Louie is now.
• Dan: I'm not Snooki, I'm a writer.
• Chuck: I returned it because you asked me to let you go. I wanted to move on to give you the happy life you deserve. 
• Blair: All this time I've blamed you for pulling me into the dark but I was wrong. It was me who brought out your dark side and now that I'm with Louie I've done the same thing to him. 
• Grandfather: I've always loved you but now I respect you too.
• Chuck: You never pulled me to the dark side Blair. You were the lightest thing that ever came into my life. 
• Blair: Than why did it take letting me go to find this whole new side of yourself?
• C: I only turned dark and desperate because I was afraid of loosing you. Your love kept me alive.
• B: But your survived without me.
• C: The worst thing happened and I didn't die, but I had to find a way to move on with my life. I only want you to be happy, I'm just sorry it couldn't be with me.
• Lady: I see the groom is here too.
• Chuck: I'm not the groom.
• Gossip Girl: Sister Sledge sang we are family but she had nothing on the Rhode's girls.
• Gradma: I appreciate you protecting my secret. We all have them, it's a Rhodes family tradition.
• Chuck: I've finally become the man she wanted and she's already chosen another one. I'm too late.
• Nate: You still love her huh?
• C: Cant imagine the day I won't.