1 00:00:07,341 --> 00:00:11,553 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:48,340 --> 00:00:50,634 [Carrie] The island of Manhattan is a cozy village, 3 00:00:50,717 --> 00:00:54,304 populated by more than seven million fascinating individuals 4 00:00:54,388 --> 00:00:56,765 who all behave like they own the sidewalk. 5 00:00:57,140 --> 00:00:59,935 But lately it seemed as if the entire city 6 00:01:00,018 --> 00:01:02,688 had been magically reduced to only two people... 7 00:01:03,313 --> 00:01:04,273 us. 8 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:07,776 Four-hour conversations flew by in a space of 15 minutes 9 00:01:07,859 --> 00:01:09,903 and a few days apart felt like weeks. 10 00:01:09,987 --> 00:01:12,114 I realize that Einstein's Law of Relativity 11 00:01:12,197 --> 00:01:15,033 would have to be amended to include a special set of rules, 12 00:01:15,367 --> 00:01:18,704 those to explain the peculiar effects of infatuation. 13 00:01:18,954 --> 00:01:20,455 [phone ringing] 14 00:01:20,872 --> 00:01:22,040 -Hello? -[Miranda] Hi. 15 00:01:22,124 --> 00:01:24,960 I'm trying to get a hold of a Miss Carrie Bradshaw. 16 00:01:25,043 --> 00:01:27,796 -She used to be a friend of mine. -Good morning. 17 00:01:27,879 --> 00:01:30,841 Wait. I think I recognize that voice. 18 00:01:30,966 --> 00:01:33,594 I can't believe it's been so long. I've been meaning to call you. 19 00:01:33,677 --> 00:01:35,554 -I've just been... -Fucking your brains out? 20 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:38,223 Yeah. That's the least of it. You know what? 21 00:01:38,307 --> 00:01:41,560 I don't think that I have been hit this hard since... 22 00:01:42,019 --> 00:01:44,187 No, you know what, I'm not gonna compare it to anything else, 23 00:01:44,271 --> 00:01:46,148 because everything else has always ended. 24 00:01:46,231 --> 00:01:48,150 So, will I actually get to see you sometime? 25 00:01:48,233 --> 00:01:49,651 Yeah, absolutely. How about tonight? 26 00:01:49,776 --> 00:01:51,320 -Yeah. Tonight will work. -[Carrie] All right. 27 00:01:51,403 --> 00:01:53,405 So I'll call Charlotte and Samantha, see if they're free, 28 00:01:53,488 --> 00:01:55,157 'cause Big's got this dinner thing, 29 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:57,034 so, you know, we didn't have any plans anyway-- 30 00:01:57,117 --> 00:01:58,660 God, would you listen to yourself? 31 00:01:59,161 --> 00:02:02,414 Yeah, I know. I've become one of those women we hate. 32 00:02:02,497 --> 00:02:05,459 Yes, you have. I can't talk now. I'll call you later. Okay? 33 00:02:05,542 --> 00:02:06,793 All right. Bye. 34 00:02:06,877 --> 00:02:10,505 As I hung up, I realized I'd committed the cardinal sin. 35 00:02:10,589 --> 00:02:13,508 I'd forsaken my girlfriends for my new boyfriend. 36 00:02:14,718 --> 00:02:16,762 That night I faced the tribunal. 37 00:02:17,346 --> 00:02:18,972 We really weren't that concerned. 38 00:02:19,514 --> 00:02:21,767 Just completely hurt and offended. 39 00:02:21,850 --> 00:02:23,810 Actually, you missed a lot. 40 00:02:24,269 --> 00:02:25,896 I know. I am trying to... 41 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:28,440 [Carrie] Miranda had worked on a big successful merger. 42 00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:32,986 Samantha was obsessed with the idea of a new apartment. 43 00:02:33,904 --> 00:02:35,197 And Charlotte... 44 00:02:35,280 --> 00:02:37,532 Charlotte was practically engaged. 45 00:02:38,158 --> 00:02:40,911 They met the day after I dropped off the edge of the Earth. 46 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,663 His name was Michael Conway. 47 00:02:42,746 --> 00:02:46,625 He was from a good New York family and he absolutely adored Charlotte. 48 00:02:47,709 --> 00:02:50,545 I think this might be it. I think this might be the one. 49 00:02:50,962 --> 00:02:53,090 We've met him. He's perfect. 50 00:02:53,173 --> 00:02:55,217 Even his fucking dog is perfect. 51 00:02:55,967 --> 00:02:58,679 But there is one thing. 52 00:02:59,846 --> 00:03:02,766 [Carrie] Last night after Michael took Charlotte to the Philharmonic, 53 00:03:02,849 --> 00:03:06,770 they went back to his place and began the classic dating ritual, 54 00:03:07,437 --> 00:03:09,272 the blow job tug of war. 55 00:03:11,733 --> 00:03:13,902 -[Michael moans] -[Charlotte chuckles] 56 00:03:20,075 --> 00:03:22,327 -Come on. -Not tonight. 57 00:03:22,869 --> 00:03:23,829 [Michael] When? 58 00:03:25,455 --> 00:03:26,790 Sometime. 59 00:03:27,708 --> 00:03:28,875 [Charlotte] The truth is... 60 00:03:29,084 --> 00:03:30,544 I hate doing it. 61 00:03:30,752 --> 00:03:32,254 Honey, you can't be serious. 62 00:03:32,379 --> 00:03:34,673 Are you telling us you never perform this act? 63 00:03:34,756 --> 00:03:37,259 She'll juggle, she'll spin plates, but she won't give head. 64 00:03:37,342 --> 00:03:39,010 I don't like putting it in my mouth. 65 00:03:39,094 --> 00:03:42,973 I have a very sensitive gag reflex and it makes me wanna puke. 66 00:03:43,056 --> 00:03:45,642 -That's one way to say "No." -It's not like I haven't tried. 67 00:03:46,143 --> 00:03:47,853 I practiced on a banana. 68 00:03:47,936 --> 00:03:51,523 I pretended it was a Popsicle, but I just don't like it. 69 00:03:51,606 --> 00:03:52,899 Personally, I'm loving it 70 00:03:52,983 --> 00:03:54,860 up to the point where the guy wants me to swallow. 71 00:03:54,943 --> 00:03:56,653 Well, that's just really a judgment call. 72 00:03:56,737 --> 00:03:59,072 Some men just take it so personally if you don't. 73 00:03:59,281 --> 00:04:00,490 Some guys don't give you a choice. 74 00:04:00,782 --> 00:04:02,159 Well, that's just bad behavior. 75 00:04:02,242 --> 00:04:04,035 Are you honestly telling me you like it? 76 00:04:04,202 --> 00:04:05,829 Well, it's not my favorite thing on the menu, 77 00:04:05,912 --> 00:04:08,123 but, you know, I'll order it from time to time, 78 00:04:08,540 --> 00:04:09,958 and with the right guy, 79 00:04:10,709 --> 00:04:11,626 it can be nice. 80 00:04:11,710 --> 00:04:14,337 Oral sex is like God's gift to women. 81 00:04:14,421 --> 00:04:16,715 You can get off without worrying about getting pregnant. 82 00:04:16,798 --> 00:04:19,426 Plus, the sense of power is such a turn-on. 83 00:04:19,509 --> 00:04:22,095 Maybe you're on your knees, but you got them by the balls. 84 00:04:22,763 --> 00:04:26,016 Now, you see, that is the reason that I don't wanna go down this road. 85 00:04:26,141 --> 00:04:28,894 Well, sweetheart, if you're gonna get all "choked up" about it, 86 00:04:30,228 --> 00:04:31,480 just don't do it. Don't do it. 87 00:04:31,563 --> 00:04:34,608 But if you don't go down on him, how can you expect him to go down on you? 88 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:36,109 I don't. 89 00:04:36,443 --> 00:04:37,861 [Miranda] Oh, well, forget it! 90 00:04:38,195 --> 00:04:40,781 -I only give head to get head. -Me too. 91 00:04:40,906 --> 00:04:42,324 [all laughing] 92 00:04:45,535 --> 00:04:48,622 [Carrie] A few hours and a couple of bottles of Pinot Grigio later, 93 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:51,875 and vows of friendship renewed, we were almost out the door when... 94 00:04:51,958 --> 00:04:54,711 Hey, isn't that Mr. Big? 95 00:04:55,337 --> 00:04:56,463 [Carrie] Yeah! 96 00:04:57,088 --> 00:04:58,924 Oh, I'm gonna go over and say hi. 97 00:04:59,132 --> 00:05:01,259 Ditching us now would be really bad form. 98 00:05:01,468 --> 00:05:02,886 I'm not gonna ditch you. 99 00:05:07,891 --> 00:05:08,892 Surprise. 100 00:05:09,643 --> 00:05:12,312 Hey, Carrie. How are you? 101 00:05:12,395 --> 00:05:15,524 Good. Good. I was just here with my posse having dinner... 102 00:05:15,607 --> 00:05:17,067 and I saw you. 103 00:05:19,027 --> 00:05:19,945 Oh... 104 00:05:20,362 --> 00:05:23,824 Carrie, this is Julia Woods. Julia, Carrie Bradshaw. 105 00:05:23,907 --> 00:05:25,534 -Let's go. -[Julia] Nice to meet you. 106 00:05:28,119 --> 00:05:29,955 -Can I talk to you for a second? -Sure. 107 00:05:30,038 --> 00:05:31,414 Okay. Excuse me. 108 00:05:35,085 --> 00:05:36,670 Are you on a date? 109 00:05:37,379 --> 00:05:38,380 Sort of. 110 00:05:39,548 --> 00:05:41,925 I thought you said you had a business thing tonight. 111 00:05:42,008 --> 00:05:44,219 -[Mr. Big] I said a "dinner thing." -[Carrie] Well... 112 00:05:44,302 --> 00:05:47,639 She's stunning. And I should know, because, frankly, she stunned me. 113 00:05:47,722 --> 00:05:49,808 Well, enjoy your dinner. 114 00:05:50,141 --> 00:05:52,227 Are you okay? 115 00:05:52,644 --> 00:05:54,771 Oh, sure. Sure. I was just... 116 00:05:54,980 --> 00:05:57,482 You know, I just didn't realize you were dating other women. 117 00:05:57,566 --> 00:06:00,110 -Well, not a lot of other women. -Oh. 118 00:06:00,485 --> 00:06:03,405 -Why don't we talk about this Saturday? -Sure, sure, sure. 119 00:06:03,697 --> 00:06:06,575 So, then, enjoy your dinner. 120 00:06:06,658 --> 00:06:08,577 I already said that. Well, enjoy it twice. 121 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:09,953 Oh. Here we go. 122 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:16,877 I can't believe it. He's seeing other women. 123 00:06:16,960 --> 00:06:17,919 Prick. 124 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:23,174 [Carrie] True, we had never discussed exclusivity. 125 00:06:23,383 --> 00:06:25,927 But while for me the idea of seeing another man would be like 126 00:06:26,011 --> 00:06:29,431 trying to fit another outfit into an already overstuffed suitcase. 127 00:06:29,764 --> 00:06:31,600 Big was happily dating another woman, 128 00:06:31,683 --> 00:06:34,269 like it was the most natural thing in the world. 129 00:06:34,352 --> 00:06:37,355 Is it that men have an innate aversion to monogamy 130 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:39,357 or is it more than that? 131 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:40,775 I wondered. 132 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:44,487 In a city like New York with its infinite possibilities, 133 00:06:44,946 --> 00:06:47,365 has monogamy become too much to expect? 134 00:06:48,158 --> 00:06:50,994 I've been involved in a monogamous relationship for over a year now. 135 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:53,371 It's been wonderfully fulfilling. 136 00:06:53,705 --> 00:06:57,083 Of course, my definition of monogamy includes sex with prostitutes. 137 00:06:57,417 --> 00:07:01,171 The problem with monogamy, it's just so incredibly dull. 138 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:03,465 My lover and I have a kind of '90s monogamy. 139 00:07:03,548 --> 00:07:07,677 We have sex with other people, but we don't exchange fluids or phone numbers. 140 00:07:09,387 --> 00:07:10,388 Hello. 141 00:07:10,555 --> 00:07:14,267 Monogamy is fabulous. It gives you a deep and profound connection 142 00:07:14,351 --> 00:07:17,437 to another human being and you don't have to shave your legs as much. 143 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:20,398 Of course, I'm monogamous. 144 00:07:21,358 --> 00:07:22,567 Why? What have you heard? 145 00:07:23,151 --> 00:07:25,820 This is the C-line. This is the best in the building. 146 00:07:25,904 --> 00:07:28,698 Have you ever seen any place like this? Is this to die? 147 00:07:28,782 --> 00:07:29,908 It's nice. 148 00:07:30,742 --> 00:07:32,035 Hold this. 149 00:07:32,494 --> 00:07:33,828 Just a second. 150 00:07:36,498 --> 00:07:38,667 Excuse me. Excuse me. 151 00:07:39,209 --> 00:07:40,585 Was someone looking for a view? 152 00:07:40,669 --> 00:07:43,254 Oh, Pamela, it's beautiful, but it's a little out of my price. 153 00:07:43,338 --> 00:07:45,465 I know, I know, so sue me. 154 00:07:45,548 --> 00:07:47,592 I just love to show the creme de la creme. 155 00:07:47,676 --> 00:07:49,594 I will break my ass for you, sweetheart. 156 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:52,180 I just wanna ask you for one small favor in return. 157 00:07:52,263 --> 00:07:53,556 My first born? 158 00:07:53,682 --> 00:07:54,724 [laughs] 159 00:07:56,518 --> 00:07:59,020 No, sweetheart. I don't even want my own kids. 160 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:01,523 Promise me that you won't work with any other broker. 161 00:08:01,940 --> 00:08:03,358 Of course. 162 00:08:03,942 --> 00:08:05,860 [Carrie] Samantha didn't believe in monogamy, 163 00:08:05,944 --> 00:08:08,363 especially when it came to real estate agents. 164 00:08:08,446 --> 00:08:11,700 This is a prewar six. Notice the classic lines. 165 00:08:12,117 --> 00:08:13,743 Very solidly built. 166 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:16,913 [Carrie] Although Pamela had the hottest contacts in town, 167 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:19,958 Rick did have a slight competitive edge. 168 00:08:20,041 --> 00:08:23,628 He gave Samantha the opportunity to combine her two greatest loves, 169 00:08:23,878 --> 00:08:25,630 sex and real estate. 170 00:08:26,172 --> 00:08:29,050 That afternoon, I dragged my poor tortured soul 171 00:08:29,134 --> 00:08:31,052 out to lunch with Stanford Blatch, 172 00:08:31,136 --> 00:08:34,139 and attempted to stun it senseless with cosmopolitans. 173 00:08:34,222 --> 00:08:36,725 Monogamy is on the way out again. 174 00:08:36,933 --> 00:08:40,895 It had a brief comeback in the 90s, but as the millennium approaches, 175 00:08:40,979 --> 00:08:43,231 everyone's leaving their options open. 176 00:08:43,314 --> 00:08:45,233 Come on! You wouldn't commit to a nice guy given the option? 177 00:08:45,316 --> 00:08:47,652 I can't even commit to a long distance carrier. 178 00:08:48,028 --> 00:08:50,488 You know what you are? You're a whore. 179 00:08:50,572 --> 00:08:52,532 I wish that were true. 180 00:08:52,615 --> 00:08:54,159 Hey, Stanford. 181 00:08:54,284 --> 00:08:56,369 Jared, how are you? 182 00:08:56,453 --> 00:08:58,747 My book just got a kick-ass review in Entertainment Weekly. 183 00:08:58,830 --> 00:08:59,914 How marvelous. 184 00:08:59,998 --> 00:09:02,959 Oh, Jared, have you met Carrie Bradshaw? 185 00:09:03,043 --> 00:09:06,004 No, but I've read your column. Nice shit. 186 00:09:06,171 --> 00:09:07,297 Thanks. 187 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:09,966 You should write about me sometime. My life is so fucked up right now. 188 00:09:10,675 --> 00:09:13,511 Oh, Carrie, Jared is the writer of the book Avenue B. 189 00:09:13,595 --> 00:09:17,265 And New York Magazine just named him one of the 30 coolest people 190 00:09:17,348 --> 00:09:18,933 under 30 in the city. 191 00:09:19,100 --> 00:09:20,477 Wow. What an honor. 192 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:22,771 You know, if they were doing the 30 sexiest women under 30, 193 00:09:22,854 --> 00:09:24,773 I'm sure you'd go right to the top of the list. 194 00:09:24,856 --> 00:09:27,067 You're quite the storyteller, aren't you? 195 00:09:27,275 --> 00:09:28,943 [laughing] That's no lie. 196 00:09:29,444 --> 00:09:31,863 Listen. The magazine's throwing us a party tomorrow night at Luna. 197 00:09:31,946 --> 00:09:33,239 I'll be sure and put your names at the door. 198 00:09:33,448 --> 00:09:34,532 [Stanford] Thanks. 199 00:09:34,616 --> 00:09:36,951 -So you'll be there? -I'll do my best. 200 00:09:37,285 --> 00:09:39,579 Groovy. Ciao. 201 00:09:41,748 --> 00:09:42,832 [chuckles] 202 00:09:45,001 --> 00:09:46,377 [Carrie] What was happening to me? 203 00:09:46,961 --> 00:09:48,129 I used to get a secret rush 204 00:09:48,213 --> 00:09:51,132 from men who hit on me during their 15 minutes of fame. 205 00:09:51,216 --> 00:09:54,385 In this case, it merely felt exhausting. 206 00:09:57,514 --> 00:09:58,807 [phone ringing] 207 00:10:02,602 --> 00:10:04,270 -Hello. -Well, hello. 208 00:10:04,771 --> 00:10:05,814 Oh, hi. 209 00:10:05,939 --> 00:10:08,608 I'm just calling to confirm tomorrow night. Are we still on? 210 00:10:08,733 --> 00:10:10,693 Yeah, of course we are. Why wouldn't we be? 211 00:10:11,402 --> 00:10:13,071 I was striving for noncommittal, 212 00:10:13,154 --> 00:10:15,490 but I was worried I had just bordered on shrill. 213 00:10:15,907 --> 00:10:16,991 I'll pick you up at 8:00. 214 00:10:18,368 --> 00:10:19,953 Yeah, 8:00's fine. 215 00:10:20,745 --> 00:10:22,038 I miss you, baby. 216 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:24,833 Yeah, me too. 217 00:10:24,999 --> 00:10:27,210 [Carrie] There were so many questions I wanted him to answer, 218 00:10:27,293 --> 00:10:28,586 but would not ask. 219 00:10:28,711 --> 00:10:30,463 Not tonight at least. Nope. 220 00:10:30,547 --> 00:10:32,507 Tonight I would ask Miranda. 221 00:10:32,882 --> 00:10:34,342 He said, "I miss you, baby." 222 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:37,846 Do you think that was meant to be some kind of coded mea culpa? 223 00:10:38,888 --> 00:10:41,391 You mean like, what he really meant was, "I've been a complete idiot. 224 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:43,476 Please forgive me for having dinner with that other woman"? 225 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:45,311 -Exactly. -Could be. 226 00:10:45,395 --> 00:10:47,689 No, 'cause that would mean that everything he ever said 227 00:10:47,772 --> 00:10:50,692 that I interpreted as sincere is subject to interpretation. 228 00:10:50,775 --> 00:10:53,486 In that case, what I perceive as his feelings for me may only 229 00:10:53,570 --> 00:10:56,489 really be reflected projections of my feelings for him. 230 00:10:56,573 --> 00:10:57,740 What? 231 00:10:58,449 --> 00:11:01,286 Oh, God. I'm freaking. I got to stop. I'll stop. 232 00:11:01,870 --> 00:11:02,704 Hey, Carrie. 233 00:11:03,496 --> 00:11:05,373 Mmm, hey! 234 00:11:05,582 --> 00:11:08,585 Hey, you guys. Great to see you. What are you up to? 235 00:11:09,294 --> 00:11:10,378 Just hanging. 236 00:11:10,461 --> 00:11:13,173 Oh, hey, Allison, this is Miranda and Carrie. 237 00:11:13,256 --> 00:11:14,549 Miranda and Carrie, this is Allison. 238 00:11:14,632 --> 00:11:16,259 -Hello. -Hi. Nice to meet you. 239 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:17,343 I've heard so much about you. 240 00:11:17,427 --> 00:11:19,721 Oh, me too. You know, we're all such great big fans 241 00:11:19,804 --> 00:11:21,055 of your column over at Vogue. 242 00:11:21,681 --> 00:11:24,100 -You work at Vogue? -Yeah, designer relations. 243 00:11:24,893 --> 00:11:27,228 Skipper and I just had the most incredible meal. 244 00:11:27,312 --> 00:11:28,938 Oh, it's this little hole in the wall. 245 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:31,774 [Allison] This darling French bistro that I am telling you... 246 00:11:31,858 --> 00:11:35,236 I lived a year in Paris and never ate so well, and cheap. 247 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:36,279 Really? 248 00:11:36,362 --> 00:11:38,323 Go quick before the Times destroys it with a rave. 249 00:11:38,406 --> 00:11:39,282 [Carrie] Okay. 250 00:11:39,365 --> 00:11:40,491 It was great to see you guys. 251 00:11:40,575 --> 00:11:42,368 -Yeah. Great meeting you. -You too. 252 00:11:42,452 --> 00:11:44,162 -Good night. -[Miranda] Bye! 253 00:11:45,997 --> 00:11:48,041 Who was that self-important bitch? 254 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:50,460 I think that was Skipper's new girlfriend. 255 00:11:50,627 --> 00:11:51,920 Well, she seemed all right. 256 00:11:52,629 --> 00:11:54,297 I didn't think that was his type. 257 00:11:54,881 --> 00:11:56,090 Well, that's true, Miranda. 258 00:11:56,174 --> 00:11:59,052 You're his type, but you broke up with him, remember? 259 00:11:59,677 --> 00:12:01,095 Something looks different. 260 00:12:01,471 --> 00:12:02,972 Has he been working out? 261 00:12:05,225 --> 00:12:06,976 [both moaning] 262 00:12:13,566 --> 00:12:15,693 [phone ringing] 263 00:12:19,697 --> 00:12:21,741 [answering machine] Hey, Skipper here. Leave me a message. 264 00:12:22,784 --> 00:12:25,286 [Miranda] Hi, Skipper, it's Miranda. 265 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:28,915 Um, I just wanted to say it was great running into you today. 266 00:12:29,040 --> 00:12:29,958 And... 267 00:12:30,041 --> 00:12:31,501 you looked great. 268 00:12:32,085 --> 00:12:33,920 Did you do something different to your hair? 269 00:12:34,545 --> 00:12:36,047 Hello, Miranda. 270 00:12:36,839 --> 00:12:39,842 Hey. I can't talk right now. 271 00:12:40,134 --> 00:12:43,304 That's okay. I just wanted to say... 272 00:12:43,513 --> 00:12:46,307 maybe, you know, I thought we could have dinner some night. 273 00:12:46,891 --> 00:12:48,017 Seriously? 274 00:12:48,101 --> 00:12:49,852 Yeah. I miss you. 275 00:12:50,937 --> 00:12:52,480 I'll call you later. 276 00:12:54,774 --> 00:12:56,359 Is everything okay? 277 00:12:56,651 --> 00:12:59,320 Allison, I think you're great, 278 00:12:59,570 --> 00:13:00,738 and... 279 00:13:01,239 --> 00:13:03,074 but I've gotta be totally honest with you. 280 00:13:03,324 --> 00:13:07,328 The woman who I think I love just called and asked me back. 281 00:13:09,247 --> 00:13:11,958 You're breaking up with me while you're still inside of me? 282 00:13:14,210 --> 00:13:17,630 [Carrie] As Skipper rededicated his singular affection for Miranda, 283 00:13:17,880 --> 00:13:20,800 Charlotte was receiving her own declaration of monogamy. 284 00:13:20,883 --> 00:13:24,762 What do you think about not seeing anyone else but each other? 285 00:13:25,346 --> 00:13:26,806 -Really? -Yeah. 286 00:13:28,016 --> 00:13:29,559 That might be a good idea. 287 00:13:29,851 --> 00:13:31,936 I think it's the best idea I ever had in my life. 288 00:13:32,937 --> 00:13:35,773 Well, in that case, absolutely. 289 00:13:37,275 --> 00:13:39,861 [Carrie] And while Charlotte embraced fidelity 290 00:13:40,570 --> 00:13:42,780 and Samantha flaunted her infidelity, 291 00:13:44,282 --> 00:13:46,993 I found myself caught somewhere in between. 292 00:13:47,535 --> 00:13:50,246 So, whose very crowded apartment are we in? 293 00:13:50,330 --> 00:13:53,333 Max. He's an old friend of mine. Remember, Becky's his second wife. 294 00:13:53,416 --> 00:13:56,210 -She's a doll. You'll love her. -Hey, there, stranger. 295 00:13:57,211 --> 00:13:58,254 Melissa. 296 00:13:58,338 --> 00:13:59,839 This is Carrie Bradshaw. 297 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:03,426 -Hi. Love your column. Never miss it. -Oh, wow. Thanks. 298 00:14:03,509 --> 00:14:05,178 -I've been trying to call you. -Uh, yeah... 299 00:14:05,261 --> 00:14:07,138 You still have my passport. 300 00:14:09,474 --> 00:14:11,267 She's a friend I once traveled with. 301 00:14:11,893 --> 00:14:13,311 Internationally, I would imagine. 302 00:14:15,021 --> 00:14:17,190 -Let's find Max. -Mm-hmm. 303 00:14:21,903 --> 00:14:23,071 Hey, Max. 304 00:14:23,446 --> 00:14:24,655 Hey! 305 00:14:24,989 --> 00:14:26,157 Excuse me. 306 00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:28,159 Glad you could make it. How are you? 307 00:14:28,242 --> 00:14:30,745 Max, I want you to meet someone very special. 308 00:14:31,913 --> 00:14:33,414 Julia. 309 00:14:34,332 --> 00:14:35,750 Actually, it's Carrie. 310 00:14:36,667 --> 00:14:38,461 Carrie. Well, welcome. 311 00:14:38,544 --> 00:14:41,506 Carrie writes this fantastic column in the New York Star. 312 00:14:41,589 --> 00:14:43,341 It's called Sex and the City. 313 00:14:44,509 --> 00:14:47,553 Well, if you're looking for material, you're dating the right man. 314 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:50,765 Thank you, Max. 315 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:54,143 Are we dating? I thought we were just sleeping together. 316 00:14:54,811 --> 00:14:57,897 Oh, well, I'm sure after tonight we won't be doing much of either. 317 00:14:58,106 --> 00:14:59,357 Excuse me. 318 00:14:59,690 --> 00:15:01,234 I'll be right back. 319 00:15:02,985 --> 00:15:05,029 Carrie. Carrie. 320 00:15:05,530 --> 00:15:06,864 You've got to be kidding. 321 00:15:06,948 --> 00:15:08,491 How many women are you dating? 322 00:15:09,033 --> 00:15:10,326 In the tristate area? 323 00:15:10,701 --> 00:15:13,788 Well, let's see, there's me, Julia... 324 00:15:13,871 --> 00:15:16,416 oh, and let's not forget "International Melissa." 325 00:15:16,499 --> 00:15:18,751 -Carrie, I'm not doing this here. -Fine. 326 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:21,462 Can't we just enjoy the party? 327 00:15:21,838 --> 00:15:23,214 I don't know. 328 00:15:25,508 --> 00:15:27,844 Come on. I mean, what do you want from me? 329 00:15:28,261 --> 00:15:29,804 What do I want from you? 330 00:15:33,224 --> 00:15:34,434 Nothing. 331 00:15:35,393 --> 00:15:36,936 I don't want anything from you. 332 00:15:38,062 --> 00:15:39,313 I have to go. I'm sorry. 333 00:15:39,397 --> 00:15:43,317 I felt like a fool. I had gone so far out on a limb with my feelings 334 00:15:43,526 --> 00:15:46,529 that I didn't realize I was standing out there alone. 335 00:15:47,905 --> 00:15:51,617 When life gets this confusing, sometimes there's only one thing to do. 336 00:15:51,993 --> 00:15:53,786 Attend a fabulous party. 337 00:16:00,877 --> 00:16:02,253 Hey, Stanford. 338 00:16:02,336 --> 00:16:05,214 Carrie! What a surprise. 339 00:16:05,673 --> 00:16:07,508 -Where's... -Don't ask. 340 00:16:07,592 --> 00:16:08,801 What happened? 341 00:16:08,885 --> 00:16:11,429 -He became predictable. -How predictable. 342 00:16:11,679 --> 00:16:14,223 -Hey, you made it. -Hey, Jared. 343 00:16:14,682 --> 00:16:17,518 -I'll get you a drink. -Cosmopolitan. Thanks. 344 00:16:18,352 --> 00:16:21,814 [Carrie] In a room where everyone was gorgeous, cool and under 30, 345 00:16:21,898 --> 00:16:24,817 monogamy suddenly began to seem like a quaint notion. 346 00:16:25,443 --> 00:16:26,903 [Miranda giggles] 347 00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:28,988 That was, like, so great. 348 00:16:31,157 --> 00:16:33,326 Don't you just wanna lie like this forever? 349 00:16:33,784 --> 00:16:36,120 Well, for a few minutes anyway. 350 00:16:37,079 --> 00:16:38,289 I missed you. 351 00:16:38,998 --> 00:16:42,043 I want you to know that that other woman doesn't mean a thing to me. 352 00:16:42,126 --> 00:16:45,213 Oh, that's all right. I don't mind if you keep seeing her. 353 00:16:45,296 --> 00:16:49,133 Oh, God, no. I broke up with her the second that you called. 354 00:16:50,009 --> 00:16:52,887 Skipper, you didn't have to do that. 355 00:16:52,970 --> 00:16:54,138 [Skipper] Of course I did. 356 00:16:54,222 --> 00:16:56,807 I was so happy to hear from you, that we were still doing it 357 00:16:56,891 --> 00:16:58,893 while I was talking to you and I didn't even realize it. 358 00:17:00,770 --> 00:17:02,104 You're kidding, right? 359 00:17:02,188 --> 00:17:04,023 No. Isn't that crazy? 360 00:17:04,774 --> 00:17:07,485 Yeah, that's exactly what it is, crazy. 361 00:17:07,902 --> 00:17:09,445 Listen, Skipper, 362 00:17:09,529 --> 00:17:12,949 I'm not ready for a full-blown relationship thing. 363 00:17:13,699 --> 00:17:14,867 What? 364 00:17:15,243 --> 00:17:19,288 I mean, we can see each other and still see other people. 365 00:17:19,372 --> 00:17:22,291 -Right? -No. No, we can't. 366 00:17:22,458 --> 00:17:23,834 At least I can't. 367 00:17:25,211 --> 00:17:26,879 Why did you call me back anyway? 368 00:17:27,755 --> 00:17:30,132 I'm... I'm sorry. I thought... 369 00:17:30,383 --> 00:17:34,720 I'm not your private stud horse, you know, Miss Dial-A-Fuck. 370 00:17:36,222 --> 00:17:37,848 -Come here. Come back. -[Skipper] You know... 371 00:17:37,932 --> 00:17:39,892 I'm tired of being jerked around. 372 00:17:39,976 --> 00:17:42,186 I hope you find what you're looking for. 373 00:17:44,647 --> 00:17:48,025 [Carrie] While Miranda misjudged the intensity of Skipper's feelings, 374 00:17:48,693 --> 00:17:51,237 Michael left Charlotte no doubt about his. 375 00:17:51,362 --> 00:17:52,655 You're amazing. 376 00:17:53,364 --> 00:17:56,117 You've got everything I'm looking for... 377 00:17:56,450 --> 00:17:58,828 and I've never found before in one woman, 378 00:17:59,537 --> 00:18:02,373 brains, taste, class... 379 00:18:05,960 --> 00:18:09,714 -and you're very, very sexy. -[both giggle] 380 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:11,257 Thank you. 381 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:25,396 [clears throat] 382 00:18:26,814 --> 00:18:28,024 What's the problem? 383 00:18:28,608 --> 00:18:29,984 I hate doing it. 384 00:18:31,027 --> 00:18:33,904 You hate giving blow jobs? 385 00:18:34,864 --> 00:18:36,616 It's not that big of a deal, is it? 386 00:18:37,450 --> 00:18:39,577 Well, sort of. 387 00:18:40,786 --> 00:18:42,580 Can't you just do it for me? 388 00:18:42,997 --> 00:18:45,625 Would you really want me to do something that I didn't wanna do? 389 00:18:46,500 --> 00:18:48,002 You'll get used to it. 390 00:18:49,128 --> 00:18:51,672 No, I won't. 391 00:18:52,131 --> 00:18:54,634 I never have. Sorry. 392 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:58,846 Well, I plan on getting a lot of blow jobs in the future 393 00:18:59,388 --> 00:19:01,515 and I'm hoping that you're around when I get them. 394 00:19:02,058 --> 00:19:03,684 What's that supposed to mean? 395 00:19:04,268 --> 00:19:06,771 It means I'll have to find them somewhere else. 396 00:19:08,397 --> 00:19:09,899 You're telling me 397 00:19:10,608 --> 00:19:12,985 that you would give up a woman who really cares for you, 398 00:19:13,069 --> 00:19:16,280 who would share your hopes and your fears and your dreams, 399 00:19:16,530 --> 00:19:18,908 the future possible mother of your children, 400 00:19:19,283 --> 00:19:20,785 all for a blow job? 401 00:19:23,329 --> 00:19:24,163 You're right. 402 00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:28,125 Will you at least lick my balls? 403 00:19:28,542 --> 00:19:29,710 Good-bye, Michael. 404 00:19:32,880 --> 00:19:36,133 [Carrie] Michael was upset, but Butterscotch seemed pleased. 405 00:19:36,217 --> 00:19:39,387 She was finally back in her monogamous relationship. 406 00:19:40,763 --> 00:19:43,599 Half-past midnight in a city that never sleeps, 407 00:19:43,683 --> 00:19:45,726 neither did the real estate market. 408 00:19:46,477 --> 00:19:48,896 -It's beautiful. -Isn't it? 409 00:19:49,522 --> 00:19:51,065 It went on the market at midnight 410 00:19:51,148 --> 00:19:53,192 and you're the first one to see it. 411 00:19:54,443 --> 00:19:56,696 Two bedrooms, prewar, 412 00:19:56,779 --> 00:19:58,531 fireplace and views. 413 00:19:59,073 --> 00:20:00,574 Everything you wanted. 414 00:20:00,741 --> 00:20:03,869 I love it. I really love it. 415 00:20:03,953 --> 00:20:05,162 I knew you would. 416 00:20:05,621 --> 00:20:06,956 Let's celebrate. 417 00:20:33,107 --> 00:20:34,775 [gasps] Oh, my God! 418 00:20:35,860 --> 00:20:38,446 I can't believe that you are working with another broker. 419 00:20:39,363 --> 00:20:41,699 I can't believe you weren't gonna show me this apartment. 420 00:20:50,833 --> 00:20:52,460 [upbeat music playing] 421 00:20:52,543 --> 00:20:55,671 [Carrie] 2:00 am, and I already had a new man in my life. 422 00:20:55,755 --> 00:20:58,090 [Jared] You know the greatest thing about writing a successful book? 423 00:20:58,174 --> 00:21:00,176 Besides the validation and acclaim. 424 00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:03,137 Knowing that I'm pumping my ideas into the world. 425 00:21:03,220 --> 00:21:05,973 I thought it was the fact that you could behave like an utter asshole 426 00:21:06,056 --> 00:21:07,516 and people would find you amusing. 427 00:21:08,267 --> 00:21:10,227 I'm, like, in love with you, you know that? 428 00:21:11,228 --> 00:21:12,646 I'm, like, fucking in love with you. 429 00:21:12,730 --> 00:21:13,981 [both laugh] 430 00:21:16,025 --> 00:21:17,443 Will you go home with me tonight? 431 00:21:18,944 --> 00:21:20,905 Give me a minute. I just have to make a call. 432 00:21:23,741 --> 00:21:24,867 [phone ringing] 433 00:21:28,370 --> 00:21:29,371 Hello. 434 00:21:29,455 --> 00:21:31,665 I just wanted to let you know that I'm at this very cool party 435 00:21:31,749 --> 00:21:33,292 for very cool people under 30, 436 00:21:33,375 --> 00:21:35,711 and this very cool novelist wants to take me home. 437 00:21:35,795 --> 00:21:39,423 -What? What the hell happened to you? -His name is Jared. 438 00:21:39,507 --> 00:21:42,968 He's really cute and really successful 439 00:21:44,553 --> 00:21:46,430 and he just put his arms around me. 440 00:21:47,223 --> 00:21:48,808 Here. Say hello, Jared. 441 00:21:49,183 --> 00:21:51,852 -Hello, Jared. -That was Jared. 442 00:21:52,102 --> 00:21:54,230 Carrie, just get over here. 443 00:21:54,313 --> 00:21:55,481 No, you get over here. 444 00:21:55,773 --> 00:21:57,942 I can't. I don't know where you are. 445 00:21:58,108 --> 00:21:59,235 I'm at the Luna Park Cafe. 446 00:21:59,318 --> 00:22:01,946 Just meet me out front. Your name's not on the list. 447 00:22:04,448 --> 00:22:06,242 [Carrie] 45 minutes later, 448 00:22:06,325 --> 00:22:09,286 I realized I was alone in a park at 3:00 am 449 00:22:09,620 --> 00:22:11,455 and that it was time to call it a night. 450 00:22:12,957 --> 00:22:16,377 What are you doing back here? You said to meet out front. 451 00:22:17,002 --> 00:22:18,212 This is the front. 452 00:22:18,796 --> 00:22:21,841 This isn't the front. This is the back. 453 00:22:21,924 --> 00:22:24,760 I've been waiting out front for 30 goddamn minutes. 454 00:22:25,636 --> 00:22:29,890 You see those doors? That's the front. You were waiting at the street entrance. 455 00:22:29,974 --> 00:22:31,934 The street entrance is the front entrance. 456 00:22:32,643 --> 00:22:34,270 Depending on where you're coming from. 457 00:22:36,814 --> 00:22:37,940 Okay. 458 00:22:38,732 --> 00:22:41,777 I'm here. Now, what's going on? 459 00:22:44,864 --> 00:22:47,825 I've done the merry-go-round. I've been through the revolving door. 460 00:22:47,908 --> 00:22:51,704 I feel like I met somebody I can stand still with for a minute and... 461 00:22:54,373 --> 00:22:56,166 Don't you wanna stand still with me? 462 00:22:59,461 --> 00:23:01,505 You drag me out to a park at 3:00 in the morning 463 00:23:01,589 --> 00:23:03,257 to ask me if I wanna stand still with you? 464 00:23:04,425 --> 00:23:05,634 Yes. 465 00:23:13,392 --> 00:23:15,436 [slow jazz music playing] 466 00:23:19,189 --> 00:23:21,358 [Carrie] In a city of infinite options, 467 00:23:21,442 --> 00:23:25,571 sometimes there's no better feeling than knowing you only have one. 468 00:23:35,247 --> 00:23:38,918 [theme music playing]