A/N: I have just finished the third season and with my luck the fourth will not be out yet on DVD. South Africa is quite behind with the series box sets. So I have written this with the idea of what I think happened after the accident.
Disclaimer: I don't have any connection with the show.
Chapter 1: Reality
"Where's our son! We're looking for our son! Ryan Atwood"
"He's on the second floor ma'am"
Kirsten and Sandy ran towards the elevator and were lucky enough not to have to wait. Half an hour ago they received the phone call informing them that Ryan and Marissa had been in a car accident. Every scenario Sandy could think of went from bad to worst. He had tried to stay positive but when he got the report on how bad the accident was he couldn't see a way to stay positive.
They had been half way to the hospital when Kirsten realised that Julie might not know yet. When they phoned they were grateful to hear that the police did notify them and that they were about 5 minutes further away from the hospital then they were.
The elevator finally opened onto the second floor where they rushed to the nearest nurses station.
"Excuse us, we're looking for our son, Ryan Atwood"
One of the doctors quickly rushed towards them.
"Your son is in for some x-rays. It was a serious car accident but he was lucky. It seems his seatbelt saved him from any serious injuries"
"O thank god"
Kirsten started relaxing as she heard that Ryan was going to be alright.
"I'll let you see him when he comes back from his tests. He might be a little sluggish. We had to sedate him from the shock"
Sandy wanted to ask more questions but got interrupted by the sound of Julie's voice.
"Where's my daughter"
"Who are you ma'am"
"My name is Julie Cooper- Nichol, I got a phone call saying my daughter, Marissa, was in a car accident."
"It might be best if we talk somewhere private ma'am"
"Where is she"
Julie was about to have a panic attack right there in front of the doctor if she wasn't able to see her daughter.
"Ma'am I'm sorry to have to tell you that your daughter unfortunately didn't make it"
Julie gave out a loud scream and burst out in tears. Neill, Julie's fiancé and Summer's father, had to grab hold of her before she collapsed to the floor.
"The paramedics tried everything to revive her but she was already gone by the time they reached the accident scene"
The doctor kept talking but no one really heard her. Neill had helped Julie into one of the chairs nearby while trying to calm her a little.
Sandy took Kirsten in his arms and held her tight as she started crying as well. Julie tried breathing but was having a lot of difficulty.
Kirsten slowly slipped out of Sandy's arms and sat in the vacant seat next to Julie.
"Julie, I'm so sorry"
Kirsten placed her arms around Julie trying to give her even the smallest bit of comfort.
The doctor slowly moved towards Sandy and whispered to him.
"Mr Cohen, Ryan should be back soon from his test but the police would like to ask you a few questions first"
Sandy nodded and gave one last quick looked towards Julie and Kirsten before making his way to the police officers standing at the nurses station.
"Mr Cohen, we are sorry to disturb you at this moment but we just wish to quickly find out a few things and then well let you get back to your family"
"That's alright guys, what do you need to know"
"Well so far from what we can see at the accident scene there was another vehicle involved. What we can figure from the tire marks on the road is that this other vehicle was the cause of your son losing control of his vehicle"
Sandy tried to comprehend what the police officers where telling him. Sandy suddenly realised that Neill was now also standing next to him listening to what the police officers had to say.
"Your saying someone pushed them off the road"
"Who are you sir"
"I'm Mrs Cooper- Nichols fiancé"
"Unfortunately the tire marks do lead to that conclusion. Do you know of anyone who had some grudge or a hatred against Mr Atwood and Ms Cooper"
Sandy tried to think for a second and then a conversation he had with Ryan a while back came to him.
"There was one guy that kept on trying to get Ryan to fight him, but Ryan said that he would take care of it, without having to fight"
"How serious was the situation"
"Well the guy had taken a sharp object and scratched 'lil bitch' along the side of my car"
"Do you know the name of the person sir"
"I'm not sure of the name right now but my other son should now it."
Sandy suddenly looked at Neill with a huge frown on his face.
"Dammit, does Seth and Summer know yet"
"Summer phoned me after leaving Marissa and Ryan. She said she was on her way with Seth to your place"
"They must still be there"
Sandy looked over towards Kirsten and Julie. Neill turned towards the officers.
"We will let you know as soon as we get a name from our kids"
The two police officers nodded and thanked them for their time.
"I'll go home and tell the kids. Let me just tell Kirsten"
Neill walked with Sandy towards Julie and Kirsten. Both woman were still crying.
Sandy kneeled down in front of Kirsten and softly placed his hands on her knees.
"Honey, I'm going home quickly. Seth and Summer don't know yet and I think it would be best if they heard it from one of us"
Kirsten looked at Sandy and then to Neill who had taken his seat next to Julie and taken her in his arms again.
"No. No, I'll go. You need to be here for when Ryan comes back from his tests"
"Honey, why don't you stay here with Julie, that way you can also be here when Ryan comes back"
Kirsten thought about it but then shook her head.
"I think it will be best if I break the news to them. This is really going to break Summer's heart"
Sandy slowly gave his ok as he knew that Kirsten would be able to comfort Summer in a better way then he could. Kirsten quickly whispered to Julie and Neill where she was going and that she will try and be back soon. As she stood to leave Sandy handed her the car keys and walked with her to the elevator. He wrapped his arms around her and gave her a kiss when the doors opened. Sandy stayed at the elevator till the doors closed he could no longer see her.
Ok, I am working on the next chapter already but please let me know what you think.