Cinderbella

**Cinderbella** is the 4th episode of *Young Americans*.

## Synopsis

When Will and Bella (Rodney Scott, Kate Bosworth) attend a dance together, they're both distracted by others; Scout (Mark Famiglietti) tries to enjoy his evening with Paige (guest star Cyndi Johnson); Hamilton and Jake (Ian Somerhalder, Katherine Moennig) exchange secrets.

## Plot

1
Just as Will begins to wonder what more he could hope for in life... a "princess", CAROLINE, comes in the picture. Meanwhile, Sean asks Bella about her feelings for Scout. She assures him nothing exists between them. Scout asks Paige to the Rawley Cotillion, Jake asks Hamilton to go solo with him (her), and Scout pressures Will into asking Caroline. She already has a date with JOSH CARSON. Not willing to give up just yet, Will asks Bella to accompany him, and she reluctantly accepts.

2
Love is in the air as students prepare for The Rawley Summer Cotillion, white gowns, black tie and all the glittering trappings befitting those of well-bred privilege. But as is typical at any high school, not everyone gets to go to the ball with the girl or guy of their dreams. While Scout still longs from afar for Bella, he accepts Paige's prompt to invite her. Will meets and pines for a gorgeous Rawley girl named Caroline, but she seems to have eyes for a rich hunk named Josh. And, Jake and Hamilton unconsciously avoid asking anyone else so they can go stag together, only to have Lena intrude and invite Hamilton to go with her.

By the time the big night arrives, Will has borrowed a tux and persuaded Bella to come with him and show the rich kids how to really have fun. But once there, Will can't take his eyes off Caroline and the proximity of Scout drives Bella off the dance floor and onto the balcony, alone. The night's most dramatic moment is still ahead, however, as Jake, lying disconsolate in her room, suddenly decides to throw on a tux and head to the Cotillion, where a confrontation with Hamilton leads to a big surprise.

## Starring

Rodney Scott as **Will Krudski**
Kate Bosworth as **Bella Banks**
Mark Famiglietti as **Scout Calhoun**
Katherine Moennig as **Jake Pratt**
Ian Somerhalder as **Hamilton Fleming**
**and** Ed Quinn as **Finn**
Guest starring
Matt Czuchry as **Sean McGrail**
Co-Starring
Gabrielle Christian as **Grace Banks**
Deborah Hazlett as **Susan Krudski**
Cyndi Johnson as **Paige Bennett**
Naomi Kline as **Lena**
Michelle Monaghan as **Caroline Busse**
John Driscoll as **Brandon**
## Music

**have it all** | JEREMY KAY
bella works on the truck and talks with sean
**i try** | MACY GRAY
jake recites the lyrics during class
**opened eyes** | LUKE EHRET
bella talks to grace and mrs. krudski
**ooh, look there ain't she pretty** | RED & THE RED HOTS
dancing at the rawley summer cotillion
**i won't stand in your way** | STRAY CATS
will and bella arrive at cotillion; jake cries
**maddest kind of love** | BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
will plays pool; lena and hamilton talk
**since i don't have you** | BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
bella and scout on the balcony
**that's no lie** | PATRICK TUZZOLINO
jake tells hamilton the truth
**the way you look tonight** | JULIUS LA ROSA
bella sings to sean; the end of cotillion