While they were eating, someone made an announcement for karaoke. None of them heard it. "I'll be right back," Ryan said. 10 Minutes later, the announcer was back. "We have 5 more singers left," he said. They were getting nervous. Where did Ryan go?

After the fourth singer, the announcer came back. "We have one more singer for you tonight, RYAN ATWOOD!" Everyone was dead silent. Erika spit her drink out all over her food, Seth dropped his fry on the floor, Summer got lipstick on her cheek and Sandy and Kirsten just sat there, staring.

The music came on, and he began: Sleep with all the lights on.

You're not so happy.

You're not secure.

You're dying to look cute in your blue jeans,

but you're plastic just like everyone.

You're just like everyone.

And that face you paint is pressed

impressing most of us as permanent

and I'd like to see you undone.

College night will draw the crowds.

Dorms unload & your heading out.

Here is your moment to shine.

Making up a history.

It's nothing from the life you lead

but man, will they buy all your lines.

Sleep with all the sheets off

bearing your mattress

bearing your soul.

And you're dying to look smooth with your tattoos

but you're searching just like everyone

could be anyone.

And the friends that you have are the best

impressing most of us as permanent

and I'd like to see you undone.

Youth's the most unfaithful mistress.

Still we forge ahead to miss her.

Rushing our moment to shine.

Making up a history,

It's nothing from the life you lead

but man will they buy all your lines.

We're not twenty-one,

but the sooner we are,

the sooner the fun will begin,

so get out your fake eyelashes,

and fake i.d's,

& real disasters ensue,

it's cool to take these chances.

It's cool to fake romances

& grow up fast.

"Since there are a lot of people here that are so different, is there anything I need to know about Newport Beach?" Erika asked. "There is a lot you need to know," Seth said. "Like that children live secret lives from there parents (Sandy and Kirsten glare at him) and that parents live secret lives from there kids, that whatever you say can be used to make your life a living hell, and that you need to make sure you can tell who people are that you trust and who you can't trust." "Yeah. That basically sums it up," Summer said. "You also forgot that rumors spread faster than a gun bullet, and that if you have a past, well. Good luck fitting in," Ryan said. "Thanks for the advice," Erika said.

When they dropped Summer off at her house 1 hour later, the four of them went back to the Cohen house. "Hey Sandy, Kirsten, would it be alright if Erika stayed with me in the pool house? I need to talk to her about some things," Ryan asked. "Sure. I'll get some sheets and a comforter to make a cushion," Kirsten said. "That's my wife. Does anything except cook," Sandy said. Ryan let out a smile at that.

When he went back into the pool house, he saw that Erika made herself at home. She had on one of his tank tops, which wasn't very big on her and she had on a pair of dark blue shorts. She had Ben & Jerry ice cream and was watching South Park. "Aren't you a little young to be watching this?" Ryan said. "Aren't you a little young to be watching this?" Erika said. She was right. They sat and watched the rest of the episode. "Ryan. I have to tell you something," Erika said. She sounded a little concerned. "What is it?" Ryan asked. "Well, I know that you are or were dating Marissa Cooper, and I know who she is. When I came to Newport, they saw my last name and showed me pictures of all these people. The names were, let's see if I get this right, Marissa Cooper, Seth Cohen, Summer Roberts, Luke Ward, Anna Stern, and Oliver Trask. Who are they?" Erika asked. "Well. You know Summer and Seth. Marissa is my ex-girlfriend, I think, Luke was a kid who used to hate me, but he is now my best friend, Anna moved here from Pittsburgh, but she moved back, and Oliver. Oliver was the worst person I ever fucking met. He slit his wrists over a girl and almost shot himself in the head over Marissa. He had problems, and I was the only one that could see it," Ryan said. "I have some things to tell you that you aren't going to like," Erika said. Ryan looked at her. "First, Oliver is out of the hospital, and is trying to plan revenge. I saw him break out 4 days ago. Second, I know that Seth is going out with Summer, but I saw him making out with Marissa. I could have sworn it was her, and Third, Anna never left Newport. She's in hiding, somewhere." Ryan stared at her. "How do you know all of this?" he asked. "From people on the street and I saw it myself,' Erika said. Ryan took a moment to suck in all he said. He could die. All of them could die. "Now if you don't mind, do you want to start tutoring?" Erika asked.