Chapter 11-

A/N: I don't know if people actually read these but for those who do, read on. I took babygrrl21 advice from their review. I first was going to work Oliver in but then babygrrl21 mentioned Theresa and I thought it sounded like a good idea. I should be getting more time to write so expect quicker updates!!! I'm sorry if my story line isn't how the hospital/police would handle a situation like Marissa but hey that's why it's called fiction. One last thing everyone is probably waiting for Marissa to get out of the hospital soon but don't worry there will be more interaction between Ryan/Marissa. Now on to the next chapter, enjoy!!!!

The nurse enters the hospital room

"So as I was saying about how we now have a lead. I was just on the phone with the police department, we've been keeping them informed of your condition once the hospital decided what happened to you probably wasn't a random act. I guess what I'm trying to get to is that the police think it'd be best, that is if you're comfortable with it, if you could go question Theresa, Ryan. Knowing that you have a history with the suspect she might be willing to open up to you more then a police officer."

"I don't like the idea of leaving Marissa but I guess if it helps Marissa get out of here, I'll do it"

Marissa looked up into Ryan's blue eyes and forgot what she was going to say

"I'll be fine by myself, just do what they say Ryan"

"One last thing before I leave, the police have given the ok for you Ryan to tape your conversation with Theresa with only your consent. On your way to talk to Theresa stop by the police station to pick up the tape recorder you can use and then when you are done talking to her you can drop it off at the police station. Did you get all that?"

"Yeah, I guess I can do that" Ryan had this bad feeling, how come a few weeks ago he had no problem making out with her and now he couldn't even go talk to her

The nurse left the room and Ryan was left alone with Marissa. Ryan took Marissa hand and started kissing it while looking into Marissa eyes.

"I'll miss you" Ryan smiled he was so happy and now he had to leave and go see Theresa

"I'll miss you too, but you'll be back in an hour or so. And it's not like I can do a lot even when you are here"

"Well I'll be back as soon as possible, promise"

Ryan leaned over her Marissa's bed and gave her a long passionate kiss, he didn't want to leave. He wanted this to stay this way forever.

Ryan left the hospital room and made his way to the lobby. He figured it'd be quicker to take the stairs in case the elevator broke down and, he just wanted to get back to Marissa. He left the hospital and realized he had no clue where he had parked the car; there was so much confusion with Seth and Summer arriving and leaving. He didn't even know if the car was still in the parking lot.

He eventually found the car; obviously Seth had found another way home. Ryan pulled up in front of the Crab Shack and walked in and noticed how crowded it was. How was he ever going to find Theresa in all the confusion? And then he saw here, exactly how he remembered her a few weeks ago, exactly how Marissa described her. Her back was to Ryan, she was busy waiting on a table but he was sure it was her.

He slowly made his way across the restaurant and approached the table and tapped her on her shoulder

"Theresa?"

Theresa turned around at the sound of her name and was met by Ryan's face, he was just as she remembered as few weeks ago- that blond hair, his blue eyes, and those strong, muscular arms that hang at his side, how she wished to be back in those arms

"Theresa?"

Theresa was startled out of her day dreaming

"Ryan Atwood, what are you doing here?"

"We need to talk"