Chapter 8
The Encounter
Disclaimer: I do not own the O.C nor any of its characters. I do own however Jack Atwood and Father Travis who will make his debut appearance in chapter 9. The father is a clue of how the story might end. :) And with the what I have lined up for the story its going to be a long one with at least 20 chapters maybe more.
Thanks for getting all the great reviews! It was a mean cliffhanger to end on I know which is why I wanted to update as soon as possible. I wasn't sure if I should have ended it with Ryan tackling his old man or the way I did end it. The way I ended it I thought was better cause it was a bigger cliffhanger. I hope the characters are still sounding like they would on TV, that's one of my goals. Especially during the conversation that they had with Seth before the surgery. Ryan was the hardest to figure out how he would say I love you and stuff like that but still sound like Ryan. Same with Sandy who was a little easier. Marissa was also difficult to figure out what she might say since she isn't as close to Seth like Summer and Ryan are. I hope I'm still staying true to the characters. Again thanks for the reviews.
Ps. Sorry about the she's and her when I was referring to Seth. It was late and I was a bit tired lol.
Ryan stared at the man that looked like his father. He kept on staring unsure of what to do. He then went to the nurse that brought the man out.
Ryan: Excuse me…
The Nurse turns and smiles: Yes?
Ryan: That man that you brought out.
The Nurse: Yes?
Ryan: What is he in for?
The Nurse: Car accident.
Ryan stares at her: What?
The Nurse: A car accident, pretty severe one too. Poor guy, his girlfriend was killed in it and a young boy no older then 19 and his girlfriend involved as well. Poor things, the boy from what I heard is in surgery right now but the girl is amazingly in good shape. There she is right now She waves her hand indicating to Summer and Neil. Ryan stares at them in horror and then back to the nurses.
Ryan: Whose fault was it?
The Nurse: Pardon?
Ryan: The accident. Whose fault was it? The kids?
The Nurse: Oh no! They say it was his fault, the mans fault actually. There was a bottle of vodka next to him, he was pretty drunk and driving.
Ryan his temper rising: What's his name?
The Nurse: Whose name?
Ryan: That man over there! The man who caused the accident. WHAT'S his name!
The Nurse stares at him and looks at her chart: Jack Atwood. Ryan stares at her, anger boiling up inside of him, memories of his beatings that he and his mother endured while Trey was out partying. Memories of the fights, drugs, alcohol, parties, hookers, the police. His vision seemed to blur as he walked towards Jack Atwood who was standing, waiting for the police to come and take him away. Two security men stood nearby watching him. When Jack turned he saw the least expected person He thought he would see, his son.
Jack smiling: Ryan! Why this is a pleasant surprise Ryan kept on walking towards him.
Ryan: You son of a bitch.
Jack: What? Ryan what are you talking about?
Ryan: You caused the fucking accident didn't you?
Jack: What the hell are you talking about Ryan?
Ryan: You caused the accident that nearly killed my best friend goddamn it. You couldn't leave this alone right? You had to mess up this as well like you do with every other fucking thing you touch! The Security men steps closer, leery of them
Jack: Ryan, you can't talk to your father like that.
Ryan: Oh don't call yourself my father! You were never my father! You abandoned me when I needed you the most and when you were there you to busy getting laid with hookers even though you were married and getting waisted! How dare you call yourself my father?
Jack: Infinite ungrateful bitch. It seems to me I need to teach you some manners, he took a swing at his son but Ryan this time was prepared and ducked then latterly tackled him. They continued to fight as Ryan beat the hell out of his father. For what he did to his mother, his brother, for what he did to Ryan and for what he just did to Seth. Sandy who noticed the fighting along with Neil ran to Ryan as so did the security guards. All three of them had to pull of the kicking Ryan.
Sandy holding a struggling Ryan: Ryan that's enough! That's enough! Ryan slowly relaxed after he saw his father bleeding from the wounds that he caused and though it didn't make up for all those years that he and his mother and brother had to endure it did bring him some satisfaction.
Jack standing up with the guards help and wiping his bloody and broke nose: Fucking bitch you broke my nose goddamnit. You'll pay for that one.
Sandy: Hey, you can't talk to my son like that!
Jack: Your son! Oh let me guess, your Mr. Cohen right?
Sandy: Yes, and who the hell are you might I ask?
Ryan quietly: He's my father.
Sandy: Your…your father!
Jack: Damn right I am.
Sandy: What the hell is he doing here? I thought he was in jail.
Jack: I got paroled early, on account of good behavior. Ryan snorted and Jack glared at him.
Sandy stares at Jack: Was I talking to you?
Ryan: He was the other driver in Seth and Summer's accident. He was the cause of it, drinking and driving. Sandy stares at Ryan. Now you can see why I lost my temper.
Jack: My bastard of a son needs to learn a few manners now, mind standing aside Mr. Cohen while I teach him who's still in charge? Sandy slowly turns again and stared at him. Then he grabbed Jack by the collar, taking everyone by surprise, and shoved Jack against the wall. Kirsten and Julie, and Marissa and Summer who had been watching the scene came closer to see what the hell Sandy was doing.
Sandy right in Jack's face spoke in a low and dangerous whisper that non of them heard him utter before: You're lucky that I don't tear you from limb to limb right now in this hospital. I don't care where you came from or what the hell you are doing here but stay the hell away from Ryan. You have already done enough damage with Seth and your lucky I don't beat you to a pulp for that which I should. You are no father to Ryan. How dare you call yourself one! I am there for Ryan when he needs me the most and when he doesn't need me the most. I listen to him sometimes we just talk and hang out like father and sons do. He is a part of my family now and I will not loose him to a selfish low life son of a bitch like you. He is staying here and you are going to stay the hell away from him for if-he shoves Jack again against the wall- you try to interfere with his life or come anywhere near him I will slit your bloody throat. Do you understand?-Jack stares at him as so was everyone, even the guards. I said DO YOU UNDERSTAND!
Jack taking Sandy's hands off his collar: Perfectly. Now if you excuse me I have to get my nose fixed. Can't go back to jail with a broken nose now can we? With that he leaves with the security guards close behind him.
Kirsten with her hand to her mouth, shocked: Sandy!
Julie smiling: Hello Mr. Cohen. She makes a cat noise while smiling, Nothing else beats a man taking charge.
Sandy realizing everyone was watching him: Uh, sorry about that. Lost control there for a minute there.
Ryan smiling, still in bit of a shock: Don't be, you save me the hassle of doing that.
Marissa goes up to Ryan and takes his hand and says softly: Are you okay?
Ryan: What? Yeah. I'll be fine. He looked at her doubtful face really.
Julie: Well since Ryan says he's fine, lets talk about that ring of yours Marissa. Marissa groans.
Marissa: mom,
Julie leads her away.
Kirsten: You always do find ways to surprise me Sandford Cohen.
Sandy smiles: Yes, Its part of my charm. The kiss. He puts his hands around her shoulders and Ryans. Well they aren't going to finish the surgery with Seth anytime soon, lets go down to that cafeteria and bash your father Ryan.
Ryan smiles: Sounds good to me.
Kirsten: Is that appropriate? Having a family dinner without Seth?
Sandy: Honey, I'm worried to death about him and the only way I stop worrying is if I make jokes like this. I need this meal, we need this meal after all we've been through tonight we disserve a little relaxation. Besides the Surgery isn't going to go any faster when us waiting for it here. We might as well try and make the best of it right?
Kirsten: I guess so. All right lets go, besides I've never had hospital Jello before.
Sandy: That's the spirit! They all head off, including Summer and Neil, Marissa, Caitlyn and Julie to the cafeteria to have dinner to try to pass time on what might be the longest night of their lives.
