In Season 2 Episode 3 of Gossip Girl, Monet's minions locate her matches so she can form a power couple and become the undisputed ruler of Constance. What inspired the writers? Max Wolfe's decreasing social rating exacerbates his pettiness.

Since he established a relationship, his name's social currency has dropped from 4.2 to 4.4. Shouldn't his polyamorous relationship have boosted his social quotient? Do writers not understand the world? Zoya's dad is desperate to repay Julien's father and lies to Zoya before an interview.

Shah helps her understand. When she confronts him, he tells her a half-truth and doesn't say it's with Monet de Haan's father.

Julien tries to befriend Grace so she may reconcile with Obie. Monet wants Grace's approval so she can meet Tiffany Myers, Grace's best friend, and ideal power couple partner. Monet, Julien, and Grace spend a day together because of this. Grace Byron is so stupid. She doesn't know what's happening. Why would she spend a day with feuding people? Monet explodes when Grace won't introduce her to Tiffany after spending hours trying to attract her attention.

She tells her what she thinks, causing her to misunderstand Julien and depart angrily. The Byrons aren't done. Charlotte Byron, Grace's mother, informs Obie that she likes him but wants him to avoid turmoil, including his company. Kate welcomes her dad to town. Kate is afraid about what Mike Shubin will think of her because he thinks she tipped off the previous headmistress. Mike ignores her pleas to preserve the secret from the headmistress. Kate's dad is inebriated when he comes to meet her. She goes to collect Mike, and when they return, they can chat more freely.

Mike tells her she's nice, but he doesn't know her alter ego. Kate realizes Gossip Girl is a crutch for her fears, but she won't let go.