: The intellectual atmosphere is quickly derailed by uninvited guests. Nate brings Lola, and Chuck arrives at Nate's invitation, leading Blair to wonder if "a liquid diet of booze and great intellectual conversation" will be enough to manage the tension. Major Plot Points and Revelations
: "Blair, our salon can easily handle a few party crashers." [S5E20] Salon of the Dead
: "Where do you get off inviting people to my salon? Explain yourself!" : The intellectual atmosphere is quickly derailed by
: The episode’s biggest shocker is the revelation that Diana Payne (played by Elizabeth Hurley) is Chuck Bass's biological mother. This discovery follows Serena’s interrogation of Diana regarding her whereabouts during Chuck’s accident. and Chuck arrives at Nate's invitation
While the salon serves as the backdrop, several major secrets come to light during this episode: