Chapter 10
Old Faces
Thanks again for the reviews. This chapter is going to be a really, really long one, just to warn you. Hailey and Jimmy return in this one as a couple and Luke also returns since he's going to Berkley and is a really good friend of Ryan. And actually Luke will return inchapter 11 not 10. Taylor who goes to Brown, near Providence, will also be in this chapter and so will Anna. Zach also makes a guest appearance but you still might be surprised with him and why he's in the chapter and who he¡¦s with. So yeah all the original O.C characters are back, even Caleb what the hell. I¡¦ll just have everything happen like it has with the exception of Caleb's and Marissa's death. Cal needs to be there, I mean it's his Grandson and not to mention I love Cal. I'll just have him be divorced with Julie and have him be back with Gabriel since she is an interesting character. Kirsten will still be an alcoholic cause she was already going down that path right before her father died. The Nana will also make an appearance. And don¡¦t freak out! Their not going to Seth¡¦s funeral, He's still in surgery but a very, very, very long one. Sorry if I gave you a heart attack if you thought they were all returning cause of Seth's death lol. Hope you are having as much fun reading this chapter as I am writing it.
Caleb walked through the doors and hurried to his daughter in the waiting room. He¡¦s with Gabriel.
Caleb: Ke, Ke. What's the news on Seth?
Sandy glaring at Caleb: Took your time getting here didn't you Cal?
Caleb: Oh don't give me that Sanford. Some of us has a job.
Sandy: And you don't call being lawyer a job? A career?
Kirsten warningly: Sandy.
Caleb: Not your kind no. Not when you mooch of my daughter.
Sandy standing up: I do not mooch Caleb.
Caleb: Who owns the house? Who pays for everything?
Kirsten puts her hands on her fathers shoulder: Dad please! Will you two just stop?
Caleb: Ke, Ke what do you see in this man?
Sandy: She sees me as a hardworking loving husband and father.
Kirsten: Of course I do.
Caleb: Hardworking? Thanks Sanford I needed a laugh.
Sandy: A laugh? How about this for a laugh, how about?
Kirsten: Sandy! She sits him down. Dad! That's enough!
Caleb: He started it.
Sandy: Did not.
Caleb: Did too.
Kirsten: Dad! She points her finger at him. That's enough!
Caleb: But I
Kirsten: Enough!
Sandy: You better listen to her Cal..
Kirsten turns to Sandy: Don't think that I'm not mad at you also!
Sandy: What did I do?
Caleb: Do you really need to ask?
Kirsten: Dad, please! She sighs. Dad how about you get me some coffee? I really use one.
Caleb: Well Gabby could...He looks at daughter glaring at her and smiles Anything for my little girl. Come on Gabby.
Sandy: I take mine with two creams and a sugar, thanks Cal. Kirsten and Caleb glares at him. Or I'll just get my own. Caleb and Gabby leaves and Kirsten sighs in relief and sits,
Kirsten: You shouldn't let him get to you.
Sandy: Why? You let him get to you.
Kirsten: That's different!
Sandy: How? How is that so different?
Kirsten: It? It just is, that's all.
Sandy: Well you shouldn't let him..
Kirsten: Please, can we get through the night with as little arguing from you two as is humanly possible?
Sandy: I'll control myself if he'll control himself.
Kirsten: Sandy please the nurse said that the surgery is going to last probably another 12 hours maybe more. And it's already been two. I can¡¦t handle you two fighting right now!
Sandy: I'm sorry honey, I'll try.
Kirsten: Thank you. Silence.
Sandy: I don't mooch off you, you know.
Kirsten almost automatically as if she's heard it before: Of course you don't.
Sandy: I mean I contribute as much as you do financially and socially.
Kirsten: I know that honey.
Sandy: It's not my fault my job pays me less then you and your job.
Kirsten: Of course it's not your fault.
Sandy: It's going to be a real treat having Cal here.
Kirsten: I can't believe he brought her here at a family crisis.
Sandy: Well just think, soon she'll be your new Stepmother and Seth's new Grandma.
Kirsten shakes her head and laughs: Oh God. I need a drink. Sandy looks at her worried. Figure of speech.
Sandy: Oh well in that case we all need a drink.
Kirsten: What I wouldn't give to have Hailey here now instead of Gabriel.
Sandy: Why don't you call her?
Kirsten: Who?
Sandy: Hailey! She'll want to know what's happening with Seth.
Kirsten: But she's probably at work right now.
Sandy: Hailey? At work in New York on a Saturday afternoon?
Kirsten: Good point.
Sandy: I¡¦ll call her if you want.
Kirsten: No it¡¦s all right really Sandy she doesn¡¦t need to fly all the way out here.
Sandy But she¡¦ll want to. Look Ryan and Marissa and Summer are at the Cafeteria for caffeine and Caleb¡¦s getting you your coffee, now¡¦s the perfect time to call her. He stands up.
Kirsten: No! Sandy wait!
Sandy: I'll be right back. He leaves an anxious Kirsten.
Kirsten yells at him: Watch what you say to her!
Sandy yells back: Don't I always?
Kirsten: No! To herself. This should be interesting.
Scene switches to Hailey in her bed in her New York apartment. There is somebody in bed with her but you can¡¦t see who it is yet. She rolls over and stretches. God it felt good to be in New York. She stayed with a fashion magazine for a while in Japan until she got an offer for Cover magazine in New York. Cover magazine, the hottest new fashion magazine that just came out. She was the fashion coordinator and a journalist for the magazine. She also modeled for a few pictures. She was in heaven. The perfect career, the perfect city, the perfect apartment, and most importantly-the perfect boyfriend. She was sure that she thought that nothing could ruin what she had going for her right now, but that was of course before the phone call.
The phone rings, Hailey rolls over and picks it up.
Hailey: Hello?
Sandy: Hailey?
Hailey looks confused: Sandy?
Sandy: Yeah, it's me.
Hailey: What are you doing calling me?
Sandy: What? Does a brother in law need a reason to call his sister in law?
Hailey: When they are you and me, yes.
Sandy: All right I'll get to the bottom of it. I'm not really sure how to say this.
Hailey shrugs: Just say it.
Sandy quietly: Seth's been in a car accident.
Hailey sits up: What? It¡¦s not bad is it?
Sandy: Actually, unfortunately it is.
Hailey: How bad.
Sandy: It doesn¡¦t look good?
Hailey: How bad is it Sandy? The man next to her who was Jimmy rolls over and sits up, groggy.
Jimmy: Who is it? Hailey waves at him to be quite.
Sandy rubbing his forehead: Pretty bad. Two major injuries and a one of the people in the accident is dead?
Hailey feeling sick: Oh my God.
Sandy: And Seth is going to be in surgery for at least 12 more hours maybe more. And even if the surgery saves his life he could have some serious side effects.
Hailey: Side effects? What kind of side effects?
Sandy: Being blind, in a coma permanently or temporarily-same with the blindness, loss of memory, loss of motor skills, loss of personality, being temporary or permanently paralyzed..
Hailey feeling sicker at each injury: Wait a minute, what to you mean loss of personality? Jimmy looks confused.
Sandy: It means that he won¡¦t be Seth anymore. A different type of personality I guess. His injuries are severe though and complicated. I¡¦m not sure that I understand it all myself.
Hailey: How¡¦s Kirsten holding up?
Sandy: Not well. Especially since your father just came. And brought Gabriel.
Hailey: Great.
Sandy: I know that Julie¡¦s here with Neil but
Hailey: Why would Neil be here?
Sandy: Oh, because Summer was in the car with Seth.
Hailey: What? Is she all right?
Sandy: Just a few cuts and bruises, broken arm, and the shock of it. They just got engaged too.
Hailey: What!
Sandy: I know. This was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of their lives. Ryan and Marissa¡¦s happiest night too. They also got engaged.
Hailey: What! Did Seth and Ryan plan that?
Jimmy: Honey who's on the phone?
Hailey: Jimmy Sh...
Sandy suspiciously: Did you just say Jimmy?
Hailey: No! Why would I?
Sandy: Guess I heard wrong.
Hailey: Guess I did. Pause So did Seth and Ryan plan it together?
Sandy: No it happened on accident. Seth was doing it to get out of trouble, one last romantic grand gesture.
Hailey laughs: Sounds just like him.
Sandy: And Ryan, well they have had about a year without any drama going on, a normal relationship.
Hailey: Wow, that's a record.
Sandy: Yeah, so I guess he thought they were ready to take the next step
Hailey: Wow, pretty big I still can't believe that Seth¡¦s¡K..
Sandy: Yeah I know, listen Kirsten could really use her sister right now.
Hailey quickly: Of course I'll get on the first flight that's going to Orange County. Jimmy looks even more confused What about you?
Sandy: What do you mean?
Hailey: How are you holding up? Is there anything I can do for you?
Sandy:I'm holding it in. Let of some of my steam with Ryan's father.
Hailey confused: Ryan's father? What would he be doing there?
Sandy: He was the cause of the accident.
Hailey: Oh my God, I bet Ryan is loosing it.
Sandy: Yeah he already lost it. He tackled his old man when he learned that it was him that caused the accident that nearly killed Seth. I had to pry Ryan off him.
Hailey: That's so Ryan. I thought he was getting better controlling his emotions.
Sandy: He is it's just that well it's his father that nearly killed his best friend, his brother. Anyone would loose their temper. Especially when the fathers Jack Atwood who had the audacity to try and teach him a lesson. It took all my strength not to beat him to a bloody pulp for all the things he did to Ryan and what he just did to Seth.
Hailey: Looks like I missed all the excitement.
Sandy: Look actually there is this one favor I want you to do for me.
Hailey: Sure anything.
Sandy: My mother lives in New York, she'd want to be here for Seth. Before you leave could you pick her up? Hailey groans in disgust.
Sandy: Look I'll call her and then She'll call you. It really would be the easiest way for her to get here. That way you two could both get here. And I could use her support right now.
Hailey: But that women, really? The one who never liked Kirsten?
Sandy: She likes her now. She's changed Hailey. People change, you of all people should know that!
Hailey sharply: What's that supposed to mean?
Sandy exasperated: Nothing! Look could you just pick her up?
Hailey: Fine.
Sandy: Thank you. Now I'll hang up and call her then she'll call you and afterwards you'll call me.
Hailey: Kay. Listen I need to go so she can call me and I'll start to packing.
Sandy: Thanks Hailey. This means a lot, to both of us.
Hailey: Sure. Tell Kirsten I'll be there as soon as possible. If we catch the first plane that goes to Orange County, and I think that's around 9ish and that's in she looks at her clock four hours we could probably get there around midnight. 11:00.
Sandy: Perfect, Seth will still be in surgery.
Hailey: Still in surgery! How long is it?
Sandy: They say another 12 hours maybe more and he was in there for two hours before they said that. So he'll probably get done with the surgery around 7:00 in the morning or something like that.
Hailey: Oh my God. I….I'll be there as fast as I can, I had no idea that the surgery…..
Sandy: You and my mother will be here as soon as you both can, right?
Hailey: What? Yes, of course….Your mother.
Sandy warningly: Hailey…..
Hailey: Yes, yes of course Sandy. I'm just playing with you, I will not forget your mother.
Sandy: Thanks Hailey, this means a lot us. Both of us.
Hailey trying to convince herself: And I'm sure everything's going to be fine with Seth.
Sandy: I hope right Hailey, I really do. Thanks again for doing this favor. I'll call me mom and she'll
Hailey: Call me, I know, you already said that Sandy.
Sandy: Right, well then see you soon. Have a safe flight. They said goodbye and then hung up,
Jimmy: What was that all about?
Hailey stares at her phone. Seth's been in an accident. Jimmy stares at her.
Jimmy: How bad?
Hailey: Pretty bad. I need to be there for Kirsten, she can't handle this alone, especially with dad there.
Jimmy: Oh god Kirsten, I better come there with you.
Hailey: Jimmy, no I think that is a bad idea.
Jimmy: Why?
Hailey: They don't know that you're here.
Jimmy: Of course they don't. I just got here.
Hailey: Yeah five months ago! They think you're still exploring the Greek Islands.
Jimmy: So? We don't need to tell them that it's been five months, maybe just a month.
Hailey: But we're engaged! How are we supposed to hide that?
Jimmy: Easy. Hide your ring, and even if they knew I was here you wouldn't want to tell them of our engagement anyways. It's not the time or the place to tell them something like that.
Hailey snorts: Well with all the engagements going on will one more really make a difference?
Jimmy: What are you talking about?
Hailey: Nothing.
Jimmy: And besides I need to be there for Marissa right?
Hailey: Why? She wasn't in the car.
Jimmy: No but one of her closest friends were.
Hailey remembering: And Summer.
Jimmy: What?
Hailey: Summer was in the car with Seth. She's not hurt though.
Jimmy: Well then that settles it.
Hailey: Settles what?
Jimmy: If Julie ever found out that I knew about this accident and I could have come with you but didn't she would kill me because I wasn't there for Marissa when her best friend/stepsister was in an accident.
Hailey: Oh so you want to go so Julie wont bitch at you?
Jimmy: Well it's a good excuse isn't it? Hailey looks at him.
Hailey: Now the truth comes out.
Jimmy: What truth?
Hailey: You want to be there for Marissa but you really want to be there for Kirsten but Marissa and Summer just gives you the excuse you need to come without you looking suspicouse like you were trying to make a move on Kirsten.
Jimmy: Hailey! Kirsten's son is in surgery. I'm not about to make a pass at her.
Hailey: But in Sandy's eyes and a lot of other eyes they'll think your going to be there for her and be her shoulder to cry on. Her "rock." Especially since they don't know that your engaged.
Jimmy laughs: Hailey are you jealous?
Hailey: Yes.
Jimmy: Of what? Hailey glares at him look I know that Kirsten and I dated and I had feelings for her but that passed. Marissa is an excuse but not one that you'd think. I want to be there for both Marissa and Kirsten because like it or not I'm still close friends with her and always will be. And Marissa gives me the excuse of going there without being hammered with questions on my motivations. Especially from Julie. If I show up to help Kirsten non romantically and Marissa isn't involved everyone would be suspicous even if I'm not up to anything. They might still be suspcious now but I have more of a reason to come. And I need to be there for Marissa, Hailey. I need to be able to be there for my daughter and not be trampled on about my feelings for Kirsten which are non existanant! he added as an afterthought at Haileys glare.
Hailey: I guess I see what you're saying. You want to be able to be there for Marissa and Kirsten but Marissa gives you the excuse for also being there for Kirsten but without being suspcious?
Jimmy: Yes! Exactly. Hailey sighs and gets up. Wait where are you going?
Hailey: Well we have to pack right?
Jimmy: So you're not mad?
Hailey folding her clothes: No, of course not. Why should I be?
Jimmy: Are you sure? You just seem upset.
Hailey: Of course I'm upset, my nephew is in a surgery. Jimmy looks at her and she sighs and sits back down and kisses him and smiles. Everything's fine, I promise. Suddenly there's aknock at the door.Whocould that be at this hour?
Jimmy: Hailey, it's like 5:00 in the afternoon.
Hailey:Yes well now's the time when people ofdinner. Jimmylooks at her strangley as she gets up to answer it. There at thedoor was the personshe was leastexpecting. Sophie Cohen,Sandy's mother.
Sophie in an anxious voice: Well aren't you going to let me in?
Hailey in shock holding the door open: Wha...What?
Sophie walking in, pushing past her: You always did have terrible manners.
Hailey closes the door and looks at her with her hands on her hips: Excuse me?
Sophie unimpressed: This is where you live?
Hailey: Yes.
Sophie: Huh. I thought with you working for a big magazine you'd be living in a penthouse or something like that.
Hailey: No, no penthouse. Sophie what are you doing here?
Sophie: What's Jimmy doing here? Jimmy stands up when he sees and hears her.
Jimmy: Uh, Mrs. Uh Cohen. It's nice to see you again.
Sophie: Wish I could say the feeling was mutual.
Hailey shouts: Sophie!
Sophie turns: What?
Hailey: What are you doing here? Sandy said you would call me.
Sophie: Well why call you and have you pick me up when I hate waiting? No, no I told Sandy when he called me I wanted to come to your place, not the other way around.
Hailey hands to her hips: And how did you get this address?
Sophie looking through the pile of magazines on the table: Sandy told me.
Hailey to herself: Thanks a lot Sandy.
Sophie: Should you be reading other magazines?
Hailey: I..what?
Sophie: Well you work for Cover magaizne. I was wondering if its unlawful for you to read the competion. Hailey stares at Sophie.
Hailey: How can you ask a question like that at a time like this? I mean aren't you worried?
Sophie: Worried? Of course I'm worried about Sethelah. I'm worried to death. I don't want anything to happen to my only grandson. The only way I don't think about it is if I think of something else.
Jimmy trying to break the tension: Hey, she does the exact same thing you do Hailey.
Hailey: What?
Jimmy: You have to think about something else also to calm yourself down. Hailey and Sophie both stares at him and he shrugs I just thought that was you know...
Hailey: I'm going to pack some ofour stuff. I presume your all packed Sophie?
Sophie: Mrs. Cohen, and yes I am.
Hailey: Well good. She turns to leave
Jimmy: Wait what should I do?
Hailey turns around: Just stay there and make sure that she doesn't...touch anything. She leaves to pack and begins to look forward to a not so great long night of flying. She just hopes that Sophie has to sit next to Jimmy and not her on the flight.
Scene switches to Ryan, Marissa, Summer, Taylor at a cafertia talbe. Taylor had just shown up after Marissa remembers to call her. Their basically silent and looking at their drinks. Both Ryan and Summer's minds are obviously on Seth. Very awkward silence.
Taylor: Ok look. I didn't come here just to sit in silence. They look at her. Well I mean I came here for Seth but come on people! Seriously this has to be one of the most awkward silences ever. I mean if Seth werehere hewoul eventhinkthat this ispathetic.
Ryan sitting up: Yeah well Seth's not here is he? Silence as Taylor looks down realizing what she said.
Taylor: Look, I just...I mean you guys came here to try and cheer up right?
Summer: No we came here to boost our enegery so we can stay awake all night and until we know what's happening with Seth.
Taylor: Well you don't seem to very awake do you?
Summer: Then the caffine obvisouly isn't working. Taylor sighs and looks like she remembers something.
Taylor: Look you guys, I need to call someone so when I come back this table needs to be more happy or at least alert she stands up cause this is just pathetic!
She leaves and goes to the hallway and calls someone on her cell. Scene switchs to Brown and shows Anna picking up quickly.
Anna worriedly : Taylor? any news?
Taylor: No but you need to come because somebody needs to do something for Ryan, and Summer.
Anna: What about Marissa?
Taylor: She's doing okay. Not too great but better then Ryan and Summer. I need some help Anna. I can't help all of them myself.
Anna: I already booked my plain tickets.
Taylor: already? Before you knew what was going on?
Anna: I didn't and still don't care, if Seth's in trouble like this I need to be there and I want to be there for him no matter what the results are.
Taylor impressed: Seth doesn't realize how good of a friend he has.
Anna: Yeah well Summer does.
Taylor looks at Summer and laughs : Trust me I doubt that you are on her mind right now.
Anna: Yeah I just hope she doesn't flip out when I get here.
Taylor: So do I.
Anna: So I'll just grab a few of my stuff and I'll be on my way.
Taylor: Okay, thanks. And Anna.
Anna: Yeah?
Taylor looks over to the three at the table: Hurry.
They hang up the phone and scene switches to Anna.
voice off camera: So any news
Anna: No still the same. Are you sure you want to come.
Voice: Yeah of course I'm sure. Seth was a good friend of mine before I left Orange County.
Anna: You sure it wont be awkward seeing Summer again? Zach appears and raps his hands around Anna and kisses her.
Zach: Why would it? I'm with you now. I want to be there for Seth and Summer but I'm with you.
Anna smiles and kisses him: Just as long as we're clear on that...is this horrible?
Zach: What is?
Anna: Us kissing while Seth is in surgery?
Zach: Anna, you worry to much.
Anna: Cause it feels horrible.
Zach: If it means that much to you we will be kiss free until Seth is done with the surgery.
Anna smiles: Thanks She kisses him on the cheek.
Zach: Hey I thought you said no kissing.
Anna: With the excpetion of the cheek. Zach laughs as she walks away to pack her suitcase.As she walks away she begins to think of her past relationship with Seth and how different her relationship with Zach is and was wondering if she made the right choice.
I decided to put Hailey and Jimmy and the Nana and Anna and Zach in the next chapter called Reunion. I hope you enjoyed this one and my apoligizes for it being really long. It was neccessary though.