Hi everyone, this is my new story!

This is the basic plot:

At the end of the Third Season of the OC, Marissa didn't actually die. She faked her own death so she could have a new start, and went to live with her Dad, Jimmy. Marissa worked on boats with her father for a few years in the Greek Islands, going by the name Melissa Cooper, and saying she was Jimmy's niece. They then both moved to Hawaii 5 years ago.

Season 4 is the same for Ryan and Taylor. As said in the series finale, they both went to different colleges, but got back together after college, got married and had their 8 month old daughter, Emily. They now live in Berkley, along with Sandy, Kirsten, Sophie, Seth, Summer, Seth and Summer's 2 year-old daughter Lucy, Kaitlin, Julie, Frank and Julie and Frank's son Sam.

Marissa has just moved to Berkley, not knowing that everyone from Newport had moved here. She's about to turn everyone's world upside down.

Ryan and Taylor's House - Saturday - 10am

"Good Morning," Taylor greeted her husband with a smile, as she entered the kitchen carrying their daughter Emily.

Ryan smiled, "Morning." He kissed Taylor, then took Emily from her arms and gave her a hug. "Good Morning my little Princess."

Aw, Taylor thought to herself with a smile. Ryan was a natural with Emily. He always knew exactly what to do, even when Taylor didn't and Emily really loved him.

"So, what are we going to do today?" Taylor asked, leaning against the kitchen bench.

"Well, Emily and I were going to go to the mall, on a secret mission," he replied with a smile.

Taylor returned the smile, "And what mission would that be exactly?" she questioned, already knowing it was her birthday present, considering her birthday was in 2 weeks.

"Sorry, I can't tell you," Ryan replied, "it's a secret."

"So you're not going shopping for my birthday present?" Taylor asked.

"Maybe," he said. "You'll just have to wait and see."

"Okay," she replied with a smile. "Well if you two are going to go to the mall, I might just hang around at home and relax."

"Relax? You?" Ryan teased.

"I know it may seem impossible, but I am capable of relaxing when I put my mind to it," Taylor said with a nod.

"Well try to relax a little. We're gonna go," Ryan announced, grabbing his keys from the kitchen bench. "We'll be home in an hour or two."

"Okay," Taylor smiled as she kissed her husband and daughter goodbye. "Have fun. I love you."

"I love you too," Ryan replied. He then picked up one of Emily's tiny hands and waved at Taylor than said in a baby-like voice, "Bye Mommy."

"Bye, baby," Taylor grinned at Emily, giving her yet another kiss. She then looked at Ryan, "Now go, or you'll never get out of here."

"Okay, bye," he called out as he and Emily left the kitchen.

"Remember to take a jacket for Emily!" Taylor called out after him.

"Got it!" Ryan yelled back. "Bye!" Taylor then heard the front door close.

Berkley - Marissa's Apartment

Marissa (or Melissa which is the name she now goes by) looked around her new apartment. She had finally gotten everything the way she wanted it. Marissa was excited, she had a new apartment, a new job waiting for her at an exclusive restaurant as one of the assistant chefs starting on Monday and most importantly, she had a new life, free from the dramas of Newport Beach which had consumed her life about 10 years before.

It had been hard to leave her Dad in Hawaii after she had received the job offer at the restaurant, but Marissa knew she had to do it. She couldn't just hide out on a tropical island for the rest of her life, living in a beach front cabin and striking up romances with hot tourists every other week, she had to do something with her life, and this was where she was going to start.

Marissa sat down on the living room lounge with a contented sigh. She looked around and smiled. Suddenly, Marissa heard her cellphone ring from the coffee table in front of her. She picked it up and checked the caller i.d, it was of course, her father.

Marissa smiled as she answered the phone, "Dad, hey!"

"Marissa!" her father's voice came from the other end of the phone line. "How are you?"

"I'm great actually," she replied. "Better than I thought I'd be, how are you?"

"I'm fine," Jimmy said, "I'm missing you like crazy though, and you've only been gone a week."

"Aw, I miss you too Dad," Marissa replied, feeling slightly guilty. "I wish you could have moved to Berkley with me."

"I know, me too babe, but I have my job and commitments here," he told his daughter. "You have to come back and visit me soon."

"Or you can come here," she suggested. "You can see my new apartment, come for dinner at the restaurant, and we can just hang out like we did in Hawaii."

"Of course," Jimmy agreed. "So what are you planning to do today?"

"Just a little shopping to buy some last little things for the house," Marissa replied. "Nothing too exciting."

"Well have fun, okay, I have to go," he said. "I've got to be at work soon."

"Okay Dad," she smiled. "I love you."

"I love you too Ris," Jimmy replied, also smiling. "I'll see you."

"Yeah, bye," Marissa hesitantly hung up the phone. She really missed her dad. Everytime he called, Marissa had to resist the urge to jump on the next plane to Hawaii to go see him.

Maybe shopping will take my mind off things, she thought to herself, grabbing her handbag. Marissa then grabbed her jacket and left the apartment.

The Mall

"So what are we going to buy Mommy Em?" Ryan asked his daughter as they walked through the busy jewellery store. He didn't actually expect an answer, but still talked to her anyway. Ryan had a lot of one-sided conversations with Emily, but really hoped that they'd soon become two-sided conversations, it would be a lot more interesting.

If she's anything like Taylor, that shouldn't be a problem at all, Ryan thought to himself as he examined the many earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more in the glass cases located around the store.

"Can I help you Sir?" a sales assistant asked from behind the counter.

"Uh, yeah," Ryan replied. "I'm looking for a birthday present for my wife..."

"And you need advice on what to get her?" the woman smiled.

"Pretty much," he nodded. "Can you help?" he asked desperately.

"Of course," she replied. "We have some lovely earrings over here that I'm sure your wife will love..."

As Marissa walked passed the window of the jewellery store, a pair of earrings caught her eye. She walked over to look at them more closely. They didn't have a price on them, so Marissa decided to go in and ask. She walked into the store, and stood in front of the counter, waiting for service.

A little further down the counter, Ryan and the sales assistant were still looking at jewellery and Ryan had come across a gold necklace he thought Taylor would like.

"So, do you think she'd like it?" Ryan asked the woman.

"Well, I like it," she replied. "But it's completely up to you." The woman then realised Marissa standing a few feet away at the counter and said to Ryan, "Why don't we get another opinion? Excuse me Miss?"

Marissa looked up at the sales assistant, just as Ryan turned around.

As soon as he saw Marissa, Ryan's face turned a shade of white, "Marissa..."

"Oh my God!" she exclaimed, panicking and fleeing the store.

As shocked as Ryan was to see Marissa, he ran out of the store and ran after her as fast as he could while holding a baby.

Ryan continued chasing after her, receiving many strange looks as he and Marissa ran throught the crowds of people.

Suddenly, Marissa came to the end of the mall, a dead end, "Oh no," she muttered.

Ryan caught up with her a few seconds later. He stopped at least 5 feet away from Marissa, and approached her cautiously, as if she'd disappear if he approached her too quickly.

Once Ryan was right in front of Marissa she said quietly, "Ryan."

He examined her carefully, not completely believing it was Marissa standing in front of him, his ex-girlfriend that he thought had died in a fatal car accident almost 10 years ago. She certainly looked like Ryan remembered, just a little more matured in the face and with darker hair. "Is-is that you Marissa?

Tell me what you think of this chapter and if I should continue on with this story or not. thanks