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Ryan froze in the middle of the doorway, his hand still on the doorknob. He could not believe the sight in front of him.

There was Seth, sitting beside Theresa, looking slightly uncomfortable.

The very same Seth whom many people were dead worried about. Well, except that he was definitely tanner but other than that, Seth looked just like Ryan remembered him.

Quite a number of questions flew through Ryan's mind as he stood there for a moment. However, Seth did not give him the opportunity to ask any of them. Upon seeing Ryan, he looked immensely relieved. No doubt that it was because of the awkwardness between Seth and Theresa.

"Hey man. Um, could I speak to you in private?" Seth stood up quickly and dragged Ryan out of the door before Ryan could answer.

"What are you doing here?" Seth asked, almost business-like.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that? Sandy and Kristen are-"

Seth cut Ryan off, "Just answer me, what are you doing back in Chino?"

"Theresa has a baby, remember? Wait, I mean babies." Ryan asked. Had Seth lost his memory or something?

"Yes, but what does that have to do with you having to come back?"

"Seth, Theresa might be carrying my children. How can I not give her support? Besides, the babies-"

Once again, Seth interrupted Ryan. "You're here to give her support right?"

"Yes, but-"

"If I find Eddie to support her, will you return home?"

"Seth, Eddie might harm her."

"No, he won't. I will promise that. So will you?"

"How can you promise that? Moreover, the child, I mean, children might be mine."

"It's not definitely yours. So will you?"

"They're not definitely mine but-"

"No buts. It's settled. If I find Eddie, you're coming back home with me. Oh and don't tell anyone you saw me."

"Seth-"

Ryan did not get to complete his sentence as Seth turned around and ran off into the darkness, leaving a bewildered Ryan standing on the porch.

The next day in Newport.

Marissa laid awake in her bed, wide awake. She barely slept the last night after finding out Theresa was carrying twins. Twins. God. Now Ryan had double the reason to stay in Chino.

Another reason that kept her awake was Summer. Apparently Marissa was not the only one having trouble catching a good nights sleep. She could hear Summer constantly tossing and turning during the time she was awake. Once, she could have sworn that she could hear Summer sniffling but when she turned over, Summer seemed to be fast asleep.

Marissa no longer knew how to comfort Summer anymore. Although it was becoming impossible, Marissa knew she had to try. They had not talked about Seth much and Marissa had no idea how to broached the subject of Seth leaving. Maybe now was the time.

Marissa quietly slipped out of bed, although she wasn't quite sure why she was being so careful. She highly doubted Summer was asleep in the first place.

"Summer?" Marissa called softly, making her way to Summer's bed.

There was no response and Marissa stopped at the foot of the bed, still cautious. She did not want to disturb Summer if she really was sleeping. Judging from all the noises last night, it would be great if Summer had finally managed to drift off to dreamland.

Before Marissa could make a decision, her phone vibrated against the table and she ran over to it to pick up the call.

"Marissa?"

"Yeah?"

"What's wrong, you sound weird."

"Nothing." Marissa was still slightly annoyed at Ryan for not telling her that Theresa was pregnant with twins.

"You sound tired..."

"That's probably it. I guess I didn't get enough sleep." Marissa finished, fiddling with the pillow. When was Ryan personally going to tell about the twins?

"Get enough rest 'kay?" There was a brief pause before she heard Ryan's voice again."I got to go now, I'll talk to you later."

Marissa sighed. "Okay, bye." That was the shortest call they ever had, with hardly any exchanges.

She walked back over to the table, placing her phone down before picking the two contracts that they had received the day before from the modeling agency. Marissa and Summer had both agreed that Sandy should look over them before they got their parents to sign them.

Marissa turned to look at Summer again before leaving Summer's contract on the table and silently stepped out of the room to head downstairs.

After Sandy had given his approval on both the contracts, the two girls had headed out to Summer's house. Summer had hoped to catch her dad long enough for him to sign the contract before he flew off yet again.

Well, she did get her wish. Her father had barely listened to Summer's explanation of the contract and scribbled his signature before tossing her another credit card.

Summer sullenly walked back to the car with Marissa at her side. Marissa knew what was wrong, it happened all the time after Summer's mom left. They did not talk much about it though; Summer rarely opened up to her.

The drive to Jimmy's new house was unbearably silent. Marissa was not used to this new quiet Summer. Summer and quiet definitely did not go together.

When she arrived, Summer finally spoke. "I think I'll just stay in here."

Marissa nodded, she knew Summer would and had always been uncomfortable seeing the close relationship between Marissa and her dad. "Okay, I promise I won't take long."

Getting her dad to sign the paper was not as easy as Marissa thought it would be. Jimmy had way too many concerns.

"Dad, I'm not a little girl anymore." Marissa finally said.

"I know, it's just that...your mom will kill me when she comes back and finds out." Jimmy admitted slightly sheepishly.

Marissa rolled her eyes. "I don't care about what mom thinks."

"Marissa-"

"Dad, just sign it. I'll have a job, earn some money and be more independent." Marissa pleaded.

"Oh all right."

"Thanks dad!" Marissa hugged her dad before walking towards the door. "I need to go, Summer's waiting in the car."

Jimmy nodded sympathetically, he knew Summer was going through a rough patch. "Bye."

Marissa returned to the car excited that both contracts were signed. Now it was time to go to the modeling agency.

"You okay Sum?"

"Yeah sure."

Marissa sighed softly. Talking to Summer was going to be hard.

Ryan ran his finger down the listings of jobs in the paper. He barely qualified of any of them and when he did, the offer given to him in the afternoon was far better than any of the jobs he could work for.

Although he hated the idea of that job, the pay was certainly good. He sighed, it wasn't a matter of whether he liked it or not, it was for the babies. He just would have to accept it the next day.

A/N: Hoped you guys liked it! Feel free to give suggestions and review please!