Gossip Girl is off next week, returning on November 29 with "Gaslit" (see photos and sneak peek). That episode will be followed by another new one December 6, "The Townie."

Below are photos from "The Townie," a clever play on Blake Lively's recent heist flick The Town. These pics hint at a number of interesting developments come next month.

First, Kevin Zegers is back as Damien. More significantly, Serena comes face to face with Ben. A flashback perhaps? See the image below, click through the rest and discuss:

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