A/N: Thanks for all the reviews! I really appreciate them. I'm updating this story first 'cause I'm kind of stuck on my other one. So, enjoy!
As the others cleared the table, Sandy pulled his son aside.
"I know what you guys are trying to do." Sandy said quietly.
Seth, who had not expected this, immediately lifted up his head to look at his father.
"I don't want you guys to drive to Theresa to such a stage where she's physically or emotionally drained. You know as well as I do that there's a change of her getting a miscarriage. I don't need my son to become a murderer."
"Was it that obvious?"
"Your mother didn't notice tonight 'cause she was too happy with Ryan's return. If I were you, I'll devise more discreet yet smart tactics."
"So does that mean you're on our side too?" Seth asked upon realizing what his father's statement meant.
"I don't play favourites..."
"Oh, come on dad!" Seth pressed on.
Sandy did not say anything of a moment. Then, he smiled, "I've always preferred Marissa. Ryan and her together kind of reminds me of your mom and I." With that, he walked away leaving Seth to his thoughts.
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Summer who had been doing the dishes with Marissa noticed Seth and Sandy having a rather secretive conversation and once Sandy had gone upstairs, she made up an excuse and immediately pounced on Seth.
"What was that all about?" Summer badly wanted to know.
"My dad doesn't want us to kill Theresa or her baby."
"You mean your dad knows?" Summer was horrified. That was it. Coop and her would have to pack and leave tomorrow and the bitch would have Chino all to herself...
Seth nodded solemnly. "His advice is to use smarter and more discreet tactics."
Summer stared at Seth for a moment. "You mean he doesn't disapprove of it or anything?" She asked, stunned.
"On the contrary, he's rooting for Marissa."
Summer let Seth's word sink in for a moment. "Whoa. You know what, Cohen? You have a pretty cool dad."
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Theresa, once noticing that Summer and Seth were wrapped up in having their own little conversation and that Marissa was doing the dishes, went in search for Ryan. Finally, Ryan would be alone and she could have him all to herself. She smirked when she thought of what she had in the pool house. It would just be perfect.
She found Ryan walking the direction of the kitchen. She had to act fast, the other three were in the kitchen and she could not let them spot Ryan and her together. There was no doubt that they would try to come in between yet again.
"Ryan..." Theresa called softly in what she thought was a sweet voice.
Ryan cringed and stopped in his tracks. It was her again.
By this time, Theresa had walked up to him. "I need your help on something..." Theresa grabbed hold of Ryan and pulled him in the direction of the pool house.
Ryan reluctantly allowed himself to be pulled by her. After all, he was suppose to be supporting Theresa...
Once in the pool house, Theresa pushed him onto the bed. "Wait here." She smiled and made her way to the bathroom for a quick change. She was sure that Ryan would love it. Besides, this was probably the only time she could fit into it. She was supposed to grow a lot bigger soon.
There was something about her tone but Ryan couldn't quite figure it out. Sitting on the bed, he looked around and saw that the pool house hadn't change much. However, he noticed that the pool house was bathed in lighting that made it look kind of... romantic.
That was it! Theresa had been using a seductive tone and Ryan could have smacked himself for not noticing it. Thinking back, it was kind of obvious what she was trying to do. For some reason, Ryan's thoughts suddenly turned to Marissa. Oh no. Marissa wasn't going to be happy if she caught Theresa in a suggestive position with him.
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Theresa adjusted her outfit and looked into the mirror. It was perfect. She was sure she looked much better than the skinny bitch that was all skin and bones. Marissa did not have the figure to carry off what she was currently wearing and Theresa was certain that Ryan would immediately go for it.
Satisfied, she gave herself a smile in the mirror and reached over to grab a bathrobe to throw over the lingerie set that she had bought specially for the occasion.
She opened the door in one swift motion and struck a pose. However, she realized that Ryan was no longer sitting on the bed. She spied a figure at the far end of the pool house and smiled. "Ryan!" she called in a sing-song voice and dropped her bathrobe just as the figure spun around.
"Theresa?"
"Kirsten!" Theresa exclaimed, highly embarrassed. She immediately bent down to pick up her bathrobe and covered herself.
"Uh... Ryan was hurrying out of the pool house so I just decided to check to see if you're okay."
"I'm fine." Theresa replied, feeling so humiliated that she wanted to lock herself in the bathroom. "Thanks anyway," Theresa added, hoping that Kirsten would get the hint.
"Okay, if you need anything just let me know. Night." Kirsten understood what Theresa was driving at, walked towards the door and slipped out.
Theresa threw herself onto the bed. How could she have mistaken Kirsten for Ryan? Well... it was the dim lighting that she had set on earlier. Frustrated at not succeeding, she kicked the bed spread and pillows all off the bed.
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"Hey." Ryan came up behind Marissa who was drying off the last dish.
"Hey," she smiled and placed the dish in its proper place, "Finally, done for the night."
"I don't quite think so..." Ryan replied, a sly smile forming.
"Wha-?" Marissa twirled around to face Ryan but did not managed to finish her sentence as Ryan gently placed his finger on her lips.
"How about finishing up what we about to do just now?" Ryan asked, still smiling.
Marissa was confused for a second but she caught on. Marissa returned the smile, "I would love to. Race you!"
Both of them immediately ran for the stairs, knowing that the kitchen was definitely not a place to make out with Sandy and Kirsten at home.
A/N: Hope you guys liked that! I had to put R/M in, what's the story without Ryan and Marissa? Anyway, please continue reviewing and feel free to give ideas and suggestions! :)