Marissa sat down next to her mom and was a bit tense wondering where this was headed. She now didn't have her dad to turn to so this was the life she had to accept. She was trying at least so she should put in some effort also.

"How are you feeling now honey?"

"Alright I guess. Considering everything that's been happening."

"I know this is not easy and I know things were never great with us, but I want to really try this time."

"I know you are. I appreciate it."

"Well I am now leaving things up to you."

"What do you mean?"

"Seeing as how we will have to move on after what happened I want you to decide whether we will stay here, or not? Now I know what you are thinking, but I need you to hear me out for a sec."

"I'm confused. Why would we choose to move?"

Julie began to explain why moving would be a good idea. There were so many memories of her dad here and that might keep upsetting her more. Starting new and fresh would be the best thing. She was already planning to move so moving with her mom shouldn't be that different. It would still be her decision, but Julie wanted to look at the whole picture and not just the fact that she would miss the life she had.

Marissa was considering all her mother was suggesting. Things seemed to make sense for a change, but she still didn't want to make a permanent choice just yet. She needed to talk to someone first. Later that night, Marissa phoned the Cohen house.

"Seth you keep getting worse and worse at this game. Maybe we should play a game where you can win. Oh wait, there isn't one." Ryan joked.

"Ha ha. Trying to be the funny one again. Well I can beat you in Magic the Gathering still. I am the champion in that game."

The phone rings...

"I'll get that. I don't want you to mess up your winning streak there." Seth mocked.

"Thanks for keeping that in mind."

"Hello."

"Hey Seth."

"Hi Marissa. Um, how is everything? Are you okay?" Seth asked concerned.

"Better. Things over here are quite stable for now."

"I'm really sorry to hear what happened. If you need anything?" Seth spoke just before being interrupted.

"There is. Could I come by? I feel like hanging out with you guys. Summer is out with her dad."

"Of course. You are welcome anytime. You know that."

"I'll be there in ten minutes."

Marissa told her mom where she was going and left to walk next door. The front door was open so she just walked inside. She heard some noise coming from the living room and guessed that was where the two boys were located. Marissa was right and took a seat on the far left side of the couch. Ryan had the main controller so he paused the game when he noticed that she walked in.

"Hey Marissa. Come sit over here next to me. Be my good luck charm." Ryan smiled.

"I don't think I am full of luck lately. It might be the other way around."

"Either way I want you to sit next to me. Seth was getting a little too close if you know what I mean." Ryan laughed.

"Hey there Ryan. I think it was the other way around." Seth shot back.

"Okay guys. You made me laugh. Your work is done."

"Mission accomplished." Seth said.

"Well it would make what I say easier so...." Marissa became serious.

"What is it? Did your mom upset you again?" Ryan asked.

"No, it's not that. Well kind of has to do with her. Umm, I just wanted to let you guys know that I have made up my mind to move to Buffalo, New York with my mom. Her father lives there and I think being away from Newport will be better for me considering."

"Are you sure about this? I mean this might not be the best thing." Ryan looked upset.

"I chose this and I think it is the best thing. I mean I was going to leave anyway so it won't be that much different, just farther."

"Um Seth, could you leave us two alone?"

"Yeah, I'll just call Summer."

"Ryan, I'm sorry about this." Marissa wanted him to know this.

"But that is just so far away. I was able to accept San Francisco, but Buffalo?"

"I'm sorry to say, but it is not up to you what I want to do. I just can't stay here. Everything reminds me of him. I could live with it now, but who knows how long before I will break apart again. I don't want that to happen. I won't let it happen. Ryan, I just wanted to tell you in person. You mean so much to me I thought you would understand."

"I'm sorry, but I can't."

Ryan got up from the couch, walked past the kitchen and headed straight out the door. Marissa didn't call after him, nor follow him. She just sat there motionless wondering why he did not understand the circumstances. After hearing the door slam, Seth wondered what was going on so he got off the phone with Summer and walked downstairs.

"What happened? Where did he go?"

"I don't know and you know what I don't care. I'm going home. Bye." Marissa said before starting to cry.

"Marissa, what did he say? You can tell me."

"He obviously was not pleased about me leaving and if he can't see that I need to get away then I don't need him."

"He loves you and can't bear to let you go. Maybe you need to rethink this."

"Look, I have to tell Summer still. Is she home yet?"

"Yeah. I hope she takes it better than Ryan."

"Well she doesn't have a choice. I have to go. See ya."

Marissa headed over to Summer's house. Meanwhile Ryan drove around not knowing where he was headed. He was just too upset about her leaving yet again. If she really cared about him then she would stay. He would be there for her if she needed him. Who would she have if she left? Her mother only? He knew that this made him look selfish, but love can do that sometimes.

After two hours of sitting in the car overlooking the ocean, he headed back home. Seth was not too pleased with the way Ryan had acted. This was hard enough for Marissa already and he shouldn't have made it worse. He waited for him in his pool house.

"You finally came back." Seth said.

"Yeah, I needed to let off some steam."

"Don't you get what this is doing to her? The last thing she needs is for you to be mad at her. You say you will always be there, but obviously that isn't true. Look how you acted tonight." Seth let him have it.

"Look Seth. This is not your problem. Summer is not the one leaving here. You don't know how it feels like."

"Yeah well maybe I don't, but I would still be there for Summer if she was. I would respect her decision unlike you. I'm tired. I'm going to bed. You need to think about what you should do. If I were you I would apologize before she leaves causes she is going to go whether you like it, or not."

Meanwhile back at Summer's house....

"So you are leaving early tomorrow morning? It's soon, but you had things packed already." Summer said.

"I know Sum, but I will write you every week and we could talk on online too. Don't forget about me okay."

"I won't Coop. I'll come visit too. I just hope things will be better over there."

"Well they can't be that much worse." Marissa tried making the situation less tense.

"Call me as soon as you get there and not a minute later."

"Alright. Bye Summer and remember don't tell Ryan when I am leaving. He doesn't know."

"Whatever you say Coop. You have my word."

Marissa felt relieved that Summer did not make it difficult for her to leave, or ask questions regarding Ryan. She was having a hard time already and this made the transition easier. Leaving in anger was far easier since this gave her a reason to feel like she had to leave; to kind of get away from him.