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The next day, over in Chino.

Ryan and Theresa were packing up their stuff that they were going to bring over to the Cohens.

Ryan was overjoyed that Theresa had agreed to move back to the Cohens as that meant he could be back in Newport without feeling guilty. He could spend time with Marissa, Seth and Summer while sort of taking responsibility of the baby. Best of all, he could be at home.

Theresa certainly noticed Ryan's good mood. Ryan hardly cracked a smile with her. Yet now, Ryan was smiling to himself while packing and this did not make Theresa happy one bit. How could that thin bitch be compared to her? Sure, Marissa was rich but in Theresa's mind, Theresa was at least a hundred times better.

"Ryan?" Theresa called, putting on a fake sweet voice.

"Hmm?"

"Maybe we shouldn't go... I mean..." Theresa watched as Ryan's smile disappeared by the seconds.

"Theresa, we've went through this millions of times." Ryan seethed, trying to keep his cool. Theresa had suddenly been proposing her suggestion every few minutes that morning even though she was agreeable the previous night. "Look, do you want to go or not?" He looked up to look Theresa in the eye.

"We could go somewhere else couldn't we?" Theresa asked with the same sugary voice. She was desperate, she couldn't let Ryan go back to Newport. In a fit of anger after her latest fight with her mom, she decided that going anywhere would be better than staying at home with her fuming mother. Therefore, she agreed. What a big mistake that was. She could have kicked herself.

"Yeah like where?" Ryan scoffed, not bothering to be calm anymore. He was sick of Theresa acting like a child and all he wanted was to be with Marissa. Right this moment.

Theresa was silent. Ryan had a point. That had almost no money and if Theresa wanted to escape from her mom, the only place she could go to was the Cohens.

"Okay, lets leave after lunch." Theresa finally gave in, feeling sick while watching Ryan's smile return to his face.

"I'll call Seth to inform him."

Theresa turned away, thinking. If Ryan was going to go back to Newport, at least she would be there to stop that bitch from getting him back.

Back at the Cohens.

"That's great! We'll all be ready for you two." Seth blurted out.

"We?"

"Um, yeah. You know the Cohen bunch. Me, mom and dad. Who were you expecting? The president?"

"I'll see you then."

-click-

Immediately, Seth dialed Summer's number.

"Summer? It's confirmed. I can't believe it! It actually worked! I-" Seth rambled, all excited.

"Cohen! Can you just get to the point?" Summer asked even though she thought she already knew what Seth meant.

"Ryan's coming back with Theresa! Today, after lunch!"

"Perfect!" Summer squealed. "I'll get Coop then we'll get over there 'kay?"

"Okay. Any rewards for me for being such a good boy?"

Summer laughed, 'I'll think about that later."

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Marissa and Summer arrived at the Cohens two hours later, both carrying bags containing their clothes.

Marissa had been ecstatic when Summer arrived at her mother's place, telling her that Ryan was coming back, although the news that Theresa would be following as well did slightly dampen her mood. However, Summer told her not to worry with one of her smirks.

When Marissa headed upstairs with both the girls' bags, Summer immediately dragged Seth aside.

"Okay, so we'll do anything to pull Ryan and Theresa apart. And I really mean anything. Right?" Summer asked, looking at Seth for confirmation.

"Right. Anything. So..."

The two continued their discussion, only jumping apart when Marissa walked back down.

Marissa smiled secretly, thinking that her best friend and Seth had been making out or something. She was elated that Ryan was coming back. Even though it had been less than a week, she certainly missed him. Ryan staying in Chino with Theresa was definitely not what she wanted. She did not want to give Theresa the opportunity to hook up with Ryan again.

"So-"

The ringing of the doorbell interrupted Summer and immediately the three of them ran to the door like little kids hearing the ice-cream bell. When they were slightly away from the door, Summer managed to grab hold of Seth and slowed him down, giving him a look. Seth understood what she meant, Summer wanted to let Marissa be the first one to greet Ryan. They stood behind Marissa as she opened the door.

"Ryan!" Marissa squealed and flung her arms around him. Ryan smiled and hugged her back. The two of them stayed that way for a while and Seth and Summer smiled at the sight. It was great to know that Ryan and Marissa were currently at where they were because of Seth and Summer's efforts. Theresa broke the moment when she gave a fake cough. Ryan and Marissa reluctantly pulled apart and Ryan went on to give Seth and Summer hugs.

"Hey man, haven't seen you smiling like that for quite a while." Seth said, pleased that his brother was back.

"I thought you said Sandy and Kirsten were going to be here?"

"They had to work. Besides, you prefer this two, don't you? Or rather, at least Marissa."

"Hi Theresa." Marissa finally said to Theresa, who was sulking behind Ryan.

Theresa instantly put on her fake smile and returned the welcome. Summer sensing the falseness, put on a fake smile and cheery voice to greet Theresa.

"Well, I thought it would be great for the five of us to hang out." Summer continued, facing Theresa, with the fake grin still in place. "So Coop and I would be staying over for a couple of days. Oh, that will be alright won't it?" Summer added, upon seeing Theresa's irritated expression.

'Of course, it'll be perfectly alright." Theresa replied through gritted teeth. That bitch's friend just had to ruin everything hadn't she?

"So I thought, it would only be polite to let you sleep in the poolhouse. After all, you are the guest." Summer did not bother waiting for Theresa's reply. "The four of us would just squeeze into Seth's room and the guest room in the house."

With that, Ryan picked up his and Theresa's bags to drop Theresa's at the poolhouse. Summer was sure to follow; she certainly was not going to give Theresa time alone with Ryan anymore. Chino rightfully belonged to Coop.

Theresa glared at Summer's back and reluctantly followed them. Summer might be making things a little hard for her right now, but she was certain that in the end, she would the one who ended up with Ryan.

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