It is late into the night in Newport Beach, and Ryan is awoken by the sound of the Range Rover coming up the driveway. Ryan slowly opened his eyes and looked over at the clock, it was 3:00am. Ryan groaned a little realizing what time it was and shifted himself back into bed and pulled Marissa in close. Marissa moved slightly, and for a minute Ryan thought he had woke her up, but she soon settled into his arms and was contently sleeping. Ryan leaned in a gave Marissa a soft kiss on her forehead and then settled in, and fell back asleep. Meanwhile, Kirsten, who hadn't been able to fall asleep, was sitting in the living room sipping on some hot chocolate and staring out towards the ocean. Kirsten heard the front door open behind her and she turned to see an exhausted Sandy stumble through the door.

Kirsten: Hey.

Sandy looked over at Kirsten with a surprised look on his face.

Sandy: Can't sleep?

Kirsten nodded her head.

Kirsten: How's my dad?

Sandy: Well, he's in jail.

Kirsten: Sandy…

Sandy sets his stuff down and sits down on the couch next to Kirsten.

Sandy: Honey, the Newport Group is bankrupt…

Kirsten: (Interrupting) That's impossible…

Sandy: (Interrupting) Not if you realize that your part of the company is the only one making any money.

Kirsten stared at Sandy, she looked like she'd seen a ghost.

Sandy: I'm sorry, but your father is guilty…

Kirsten: What can you do?

Sandy: I can't do anything else tonight…I tried everything I could at the station; they're not letting him go.

Kirsten had a blank look on her face and wasn't saying anything.

Sandy: Do you remember earlier in the year when I got Caleb out of that bind with the D.A.?

Kirsten nodded her head.

Sandy: You don't try to take down Mr. Newport himself unless you know you can take him down…and I'm sorry honey, but then can.

Kirsten: So what am I supposed to do?

Sandy: I suggest we go to bed; this will be waiting for us in the morning.

Sandy got up and eventually Kirsten followed. The two made their way upstairs and into their bedroom and soon fell asleep.

The next morning, Sandy had woke early and was already out of the house and at the police station in an attempt to help Caleb. Kirsten, who had barely slept the night before sat in the kitchen sipping coffee. Out in the pool house, the sun was beating in through the windows and onto Ryan's face, who was still asleep in bed. Ryan squinted his eyes from the light and turned in bed feeling next to him for Marissa, but he soon realized that she wasn't there. Ryan immediately awoke and looked around the room for Marissa. Ryan got out of bed and checked the bathroom, but there was still no sign of her. Ryan began to get worried, he had a bad feeling, but told himself that it was probably nothing. Regardless, in a few minutes, Ryan was dressed and out the pool house doors and heading towards the house. Ryan entered the kitchen and found Kirsten sitting there.

Ryan: Morning.

Kirsten: Morning Ryan.

Ryan: Not going to work today?

Kirsten: That's the last place I want to be right now.

Ryan looked at Kirsten and wished he could do something, but he knew he couldn't.

Ryan: Um…do you need the car…cause I was thinking about going to Marissa's and…

Kirsten: No, you go ahead.

Ryan: Thanks.

Ryan smiled at Kirsten and grabbed the keys. In a matter of minutes Ryan was on the road and headed towards Marissa's house. A few minutes later, Ryan arrived at Marissa's and was happy to see that the only car in the driveway was Marissa's Jeep. Ryan got out of the Range Rover and walked up to the front door and knocked. A couple seconds later, Ryan could hear Marissa walking down the stairs, and then she opened the door. When Marissa saw Ryan, she smiled at him, but Ryan had a blank stare that worried Marissa the instant she saw him.

Marissa: What's wrong?

Ryan: I don't know.

Ryan stepped into the house.

Ryan: Is everything okay?

Marissa: Yeah, everything's fine.

Ryan: You're sure?

Marissa: Ryan, what's going on?

Ryan: I don't know Marissa! One second we're almost having sex and the next second, I wake up, and you're gone…it's all a little confusing!.

Marissa looked at Ryan and a smile immediately formed on her face. Ryan looked at Marissa, and Marissa's grin on her face, and he couldn't help smiling as well.

Ryan: Why are you smiling?

Marissa: Why are you smiling?

Ryan: Because you are.

Marissa: Ryan, I left early this morning because I figured it was a good idea to be home when my mother woke up, especially since my new step-dad was arrested last night.

Ryan: Oh…

Marissa: (Still smiling) Yeah.

Ryan: That makes sense.

Marissa: I would have woken you up…but you just looked so cute.

Marissa slowly moved towards Ryan, who raised an eyebrow at Marissa's comment. Ryan moved towards Marissa as well and wrapped his arms around her waist.

Ryan: So…we're good?

Marissa: (Smiling) You're the one freaking out.

Ryan: Shut up.

Ryan pulled Marissa towards him and kissed her passionately.