The day had finally arrived that Sandy and Kirsten would be returning to Newport Beach. All the teens woke early that morning. Ryan, Marissa and Summer were all sitting down at the kitchen table drinking coffee and eating breakfast when Seth barged into the kitchen.
Seth: Okay…who's comin' with me?
Ryan, Marissa and Summer each looked over at Seth and then went back to what they were doing without saying a word.
Seth: Come on, somebody has to come with me to the airport.
Seth looked at each person in the room.
Seth: Ryan…come on man.
Ryan scratched his head.
Seth: Summer. You're my girlfriend; you have to come with me.
Summer: Hey, he's your brother…sorta.
Seth: Come on Summer it won't take very long.
Summer: Okay, okay, just let me get ready.
About ten minutes later, Seth and Summer were heading out the door towards the airport and Ryan and Marissa were left alone in the kitchen. Marissa got up to pour herself another cup of coffee and Ryan followed her. When Marissa turned around she found Ryan standing right in front of her, Marissa jumped slightly, and amazingly didn't spill her coffee.
Ryan: Sorry.
Marissa: It's okay.
Marissa set her cup of coffee down on the counter as Ryan moved closer to her.
Marissa: What's up?
Without hesitation Ryan leaned in and kissed Marissa. Marissa leaned back against the counter, feeling the weight of Ryan's body pressed against hers. When Ryan finally let up, the two both took deep breaths and stood still in each others arms.
Ryan: I can't believe this week is over.
Marissa: I know.
Ryan: Thank you for staying with me.
Marissa: Believe me, it was my pleasure.
Ryan: Oh, really.
Marissa: Yeah, I think so.
Marissa pulled Ryan toward her and the two started kissing again. Ryan took hold of Marissa at her hips and picked her up and set her on the counter. Marissa immediately wrapped her legs around Ryan and the two continued kissing. Things were heating up as Ryan moved from Marissa's lips to her neck.
Marissa: Maybe we shouldn't do this in the kitchen.
Ryan brought his face back up to Marissa's.
Ryan: We have some time.
Marissa smiled and looked at Ryan who couldn't seem to help from smiling. The two were staring into each other's eyes, Ryan was about to lean in and kiss Marissa again when they were interrupted.
Kirsten: Hi! …Oh…sorry.
Ryan immediately took a step back from Marissa and Marissa hopped down off the counter and the two looked over at Kirsten.
Marissa: Welcome back.
Kirsten: Thank you.
Ryan and Marissa both walked over to Kirsten and gave her a hug.
Ryan: How was it?
Kirsten: Great, and much needed…it's so beautiful over there.
Sandy walked into the kitchen and stood behind Kirsten.
Sandy: Hey you two.
Ryan: Hey Sandy.
Sandy: I gotta say, I missed you kid.
Ryan smiled and Sandy gave Ryan a hug.
Sandy: So how has everything been here?
Ryan and Marissa stole glances at each other and then looked at Sandy.
Ryan and Marissa: (In unison) Good.
Sandy and Kirsten looked at each other briefly and smiled at the kids. The four stood in silence for a couple seconds before Seth stumbled into the room carrying one of the bags.
Seth: I told you I'm not made for heavy lifting.
Everybody looked at Seth struggling with the bag, but their attention was soon diverted towards Summer who was walking up behind Seth.
Summer: You're such a wimp Cohen.
Summer stood behind Seth with a bag in each hand and another hanging over her shoulder.
Sandy: Sorry Summer, let me get that.
Sandy immediately took the bags from Summer and took them to his and Kirsten's bedroom. Kirsten turned to her son and smacked him lightly in the arm.
Kirsten: Seth!
Ryan and Marissa laughed as Seth looked over at Kirsten with a mock look of pain.
Seth: So great to have to back mom.
Kirsten smiled and Seth laughed. Kirsten, Seth and Summer all sat down at the table while Ryan and Marissa remained standing next to each other, leaning against the kitchen counter. Summer was asking Kirsten questions about Italy and what they did while Seth listening to their conversation, and Ryan and Marissa stood oblivious to everybody else slowly inching closer to each other. Sandy finally returned from the bedroom and entered the kitchen. Sandy stopped and surveyed the room. He glanced over at Seth, Summer and Kirsten sitting at the table, and then over at Ryan and Marissa who couldn't seem to keep their eyes off each other. Sandy smiled and laughed to himself as he made his way towards the table and sat down next to Kirsten. Kirsten looked at Sandy as he sat down and smiled at him.
Kirsten: It's good to be home, isn't it?
Sandy: Yeah, it is.