Gossip Girl

S01E08 Seventeen Candles

Title: Seventeen Candles Plot: Blair grapples with heartbreak and remorse over her relationship with Nate and her recent mistake. Nonetheless, she strives to mask her true emotions at her 17th birthday celebration, wanting to keep her friends in the dark. Wanting to foster a connection between Serena and Vanessa, Dan brings Vanessa along to the party. Meanwhile, Jenny surprises everyone by bringing her mother home, but Rufus is still reluctant to move past their issues. In a twist, Nate's parents pressure him into making a significant sacrifice to rescue his father's struggling business.