When Marissa finished her breakfast in bed she put the tray to the side and rubbed her stomach.

Marissa- Thanks Ry. That was really good.

Ryan- I used to make breakfast a lot for my mom. As a kid I used to think if I fed her enough she wouldn't get drunk later.

Ryan laughed and Marissa looked at him sympathetically.

Ryan- Trey used to help me cook.

Marissa moved closer to him and rubbed his shoulder.

Marissa- Hey it's okay.

Ryan- It's not. But it will be. I need to talk to Sandy. End this with Trey.

Marissa- Are you sure? Because Ryan I understand… you can't pick your family. I just need time.

Ryan- No I need to get rid of him. I have worked all year to be a better person. I am not going back. He will always be Trey. I got a break and I got to become a better person.

Marissa hugged him and held his hands shaking them playfully.

Marissa- Good. These iron fists of yours can be scary.

Ryan laughed. Marissa stood up.

Marissa- I should go. I need to tell Summer. She has been worried.

Ryan- Ok. Call me later?

Marissa- Yeah I will. Don't do anything stupid. Let Sandy help you.

Ryan- I will.

Marissa gave him a peck and started to walk out.

Ryan- And Marissa.

Marissa turned around and looked at him.

Ryan- Thank you… For telling me.

Marissa smiled and headed out to Summer's. However, she ran into Sandy in the kitchen on the way out.

Sandy- Marissa! Did you come over for an early morning study session.

When Marissa looked up and Sandy saw her face that showed all the tears from the night before his face turned to one of concern.

Marissa- You should uh... Talk to Ryan… I need to go… Sorry…

With that Marissa left and Sandy headed for the pool house. He opened the door to find Ryan on the other side. Sandy looked up to see Ryan who also looked distressed.

Sandy- I just saw Marissa walk out…

Ryan- Look Sandy. It's not what you think. Something happened and I need your help.

Sandy- Ok... What is going on?

Ryan choked up a bit with anger.

Ryan- When we were in Miami… Trey attacked… He tried to… Marissa.

Sandy gave an understanding lawyer look that showed he understood. He put his hand on Ryan's shoulder.

Sandy- Does Marissa want to press charges?

Ryan- No… She just doesn't want to see him.

Sandy understood and few moments passed by.

Ryan- Neither do I. Which is where you come in.

Sandy- I will take care of it. He will be gone by tonight.

Ryan- Thanks Sandy.

Sandy- No thank you kid. You finally learned to talk. It works.

Ryan gave a light smile.

Ryan- It's hard… But you are right. It is the right way to handle this.

Sandy- I am sure Marissa needs you right now. A lot more than Trey needs you to kick his ass.

Ryan- Yeah I think I got that finally.

Sandy- Alright. I am off to take care of it.

Ryan- Thank you Sandy.

Sandy- Sure thing kid. I am proud of you.

With that Sandy took off. And Marissa arrived at Summer's. Summer was sitting on her floor watching the Valley when Marissa walked in looked distraught. Summer got up and hugged her.

Summer- Coop?

Marissa- I am sorry Summer. I was too scared to talk. I didn't want to hurt Ryan or have him do something stupid. I didn't want him to find out.

Summer- I won't tell him Coop. You can trust me.

Marissa- I know and I should have told you.

Summer- It's ok. Just tell me now?

Marissa looked upset but she told Summer everything. After a few minutes of digesting this information Summer finally spoke up.

Summer- Coop. Are you okay?

Marissa- Yeah. I told Ryan last night. He almost went off… But he stayed with me.

Summer- We are talking about Ryan Atwood?

Marissa laughed.

Marissa- Yeah.

Summer- Well what are you guys going to do?

Marissa- Ryan is talking to Sandy today and he is going to help get Trey to leave town.

Summer- I am almost proud of Ryan.

Marissa laughed.

Marissa- I know. It took a lot for me to tell him. I was so scared. But I am glad I did. I am sort of mad at myself for not trusting him sooner.

Summer- It will be ok. You had reason not to but he has grown up a lot since he first got here.

Marissa- Yeah. He is still Ryan though. I can't believe Trey would hurt him like that. High or not.

Summer- Coop it will all be fine. Seth is Ryan's brother now. Which may be worse actually…

Marissa laughed and hugged Summer again.

Marissa- Thanks Sum.

Summer- We are best friends girl. This is what I am here for. Now I know how serious all of this is. But can I complain about my Cohen problems for a minute?

Marissa laughed. And Summer told her all about the fight between Zach and Seth at the comic book party. Meanwhile, Sandy was knocking on Trey's door. Jess answered in a bra and boy shorts. Sandy told her to leave. Trey walked out in sheets.

Trey- Mr. Cohen. What are you doing here?

Sandy- Trey I know.

Trey got angry.

Trey- Look…

Sandy- As your lawyer I am telling you to leave town. Don't you dare try to talk to Ryan or Marissa. Or I will be sure that you are put away for a long, long, time. I will be back tonight at 8 with some buddies of mine in the precinct. So if you aren't gone by then I will be sure you are arrested on the spot. Don't make this harder than it has to be.

Trey- Sandy he is my only family.

Sandy- No. We are his family now. Goodbye Trey.

With that Sandy left. Trey immediately started to pack up his things when Jess returned and pitched him a plan to go to Vegas. Defeated he nodded. Sandy called Ryan and told him it was taken care of. Later, in the pool house Ryan was tossing a ball up and down when Seth walked in.

Seth- Is everything okay?

Ryan- Yeah. Trey is gone.

Seth- What? Why?

Ryan gave him an Atwood glare. Seth knew he wasn't going to talk.

Seth- PlayStation?

Ryan nodded and they both went into the living room. When they walked in they found Kirsten passed out drunk. Ryan looked at the clock and saw it was 2 in the afternoon. Seth went over to her. He looked out of his element. Ryan put a blanket over Kirsten and began to head out to the pool house.

Ryan- Seth come on man. We have a PlayStation in the pool house. She will sleep it off. Trust me.

Seth- Right. Okay.

With that they walked out to the pool house. After a half hour of video games in silence Seth got up and said he needed to take a nap. He left Ryan to sit there frustrated with everything going on.