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: Stuck in the city assisting a famous author, Dan Humphrey finally caves to his feelings and hitches a ride to the Hamptons to find Serena, only to find her in the arms of his former best friend.

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: After Chuck Bass stands her up at the airport, Blair Waldorf returns from Europe with a handsome "new flame," Marcus , specifically to make Chuck jealous. : Stuck in the city assisting a famous

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