Ep 2. Beauty and the Feast

In the second episode of the fifth season of Gossip Girl, the storyline is centered around the upcoming annual "Kiss on the Lips" party, which is being hosted by Blair Waldorf. However, Blair is preoccupied with ensuring that the event goes perfectly, particularly since she has realized that the party is likely to attract the attention of her newfound media rival, Nelly Yuki.

Meanwhile, Serena and Sage have joined forces in an attempt to take down Serena's new competitor, Sage's father, Steven. As they work to unravel Steven's lies and secrets, Serena becomes more and more convinced that she cannot trust him, despite their strong personal connection.

Elsewhere, Chuck finds himself struggling with his latest business venture, as he tries to balance his desire for success against his fear of losing the woman he loves. Meanwhile, Dan takes on a new writing assignment and gets caught up in the world of high fashion, causing him to clash with Blair, who is determined to maintain her status as the reigning queen of the Upper East Side.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as secrets are uncovered and characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. With the "Kiss on the Lips" party looming, everyone is determined to come out on top, but the question remains: at what cost?