Marissa and Ryan sat down on Ryan's old bed, across from Summer and Seth who were sharing a chair.

"So Ryan we got our ladies and and entire day what are the plans buddy?" Seth asked.

"Well we can't wonder far, your parents are expecting us to be here for dinner tonight." Ryan replied.

"Yeah not for another 5 hours, hey lets go sailing. I've never taken Summer our on Summer Breeze yet and Marissa's never even seen it before, it might be fun?" Seth suggested.

"Actually that sounds like a good idea Seth." Marissa agreed smiling at Ryan.

"Wow Cohen good thinking for once!" Summer teased.

"So what do you say man, are you up for it?" Seth asked Ryan.

"Yeah lets go!" Ryan smiled and got up off the bed and helped Marissa up.

"I have to go home and get my bathing suit, Sum do you need to get yours too?" Marissa asked.

"I left mine here but I'll go with you for company." Summer replied and followed Marissa out to her car.

"So Coop, you and Chino seem to be doing pretty good considering he lives an hour away!" Summer stated.

"Yeah we are, I just hate the fact that he's not here any more. I miss him Sum." Marissa replied quietly.

"I know Coop! So did you and Chino do it yet?" Summer blurted out.

"Summer!" Marissa laughed.

"No really Coop. You two are crazy about eachother and its not like you haven't before and it's definately not like he hasn't done it. Coop you two are like the perfect couple why are you two waiting?" Summer asked seriously.

Marissa drove silently for a minute thinking about Summer's question.

"You know Sum you are right, Ryan and I have nothing to wait for. I love him and he loves me so we should right? It's not like we aren't ready becaus we definately are." Marissa stated.

"Exactly Coop, tonights the night! Tonight you and Chino are having sex!" Summer laughed

Marissa laughed suddenly became very excited about the night to come. They finally got to Marissa's new place and Summer waited inside the car while Marissa went to grab her stuff. When she got to her room she decided to take some nice clothes, she decided she was taking Ryan out on a date this time!

"Hello?" Ryan answered the phone.

"Hey!" Marissa replied.

"Hey, aren't you coming back to go sailing?" Ryan asked.

"Yeah but I had an idea about tonight. I was wondering if you would go out on a date with me tonight?" Marissa asked sounding actually nervous.

"Since when did we ever ask eachother to go on a date?" Ryan teased.

"I have something planned for us tonight and I want us to go out on a date along, just the two of us." Marissa warned in a nice soft tone.

"Ok Marissa, I would love to go out on a date with you tonight!" Ryan laughed thinking it was cheesy but sweet.

"Great, we're on our way back to your place now and you two boys better be ready!" Marissa smiled and hung up the phone
"Ryan tonight you are going to get lucky!!" Marissa smiled to herself.

Back at the Cohen house Ryan and Seth were patiently waiting for Summer and Marissa to return.

"So Ryan how has it been being back to Chino?" Seth asked.

"It's been alright." Ryan replied.

"Anything else you want to add into that reply?" Seth asked hoping Ryan would tell him he wanted to move back home.

Ryan knew he should explain his action to Seth, since Seth was pretty much mad at him the last time they saw eachother.

"Look Seth, I didn't want to move back to Chino. I just couldn't leave Theresa by herself to go through this. Seth you could come to Chino whenever you want, I'd really like you too." Ryan replied.

"Have you thought about school next year, how are you and Theresa going to give this kid the life you want to give it without education." Seth asked.

"Seth I really don't want to discuss this right now. I'm home for now lets not dwell on anything Seth." Ryan replied knowing how right Seth was, how was he going to be different?

Marissa and Summer walked in only seconds after Ryan and Seth finished there conversation. Summer and Seth went inside to get changed.

"I'm going to go get changed in the bathroom, ok?" Marissa smiled at Ryan. Ryan nodded and decided to put his shorts on while Marissa was changing.

Marissa changed and came out, she was wearing a very sexy bikini and Ryan couldn't hide his smile once he saw her.

"So I guess you approve?" Marissa laughed and made her way across the room to Ryan.

"Well I may not approve but I definately like it!" Ryan said wrapping his arms around her and started kissing her.

"What do you mean you don't approve?" Marissa smiled at Ryan.

"If we were going some place with other people around this is not the bathing suit I would pick for you to wear." Ryan smiled and continued kissing her. He had never held her with such little clothing on both of them, he loved the feeling of her bare skin against his. Marissa could feel it too.

"Ryan." She whispered pulling away from another kiss.

"Yeah?" He asked.

Marissa lead him down to the bed, she sat next to him.

"Maybe this is the wrong time and maybe you don't want this but I do." Marissa started.

"Marissa what do you mean, if you are saying I don't want us because if you are you're wrong. I want this to work." Ryan replied.

"That is really good to know because I want us to move to the next level." Marissa stated.

"Next level? What do you mean?" Ryan asked.

"We've waited so long Ryan, I'm ready and wanting us to make love." Marissa said hardly able to look Ryan in the eyes.

Ryan was stunned, he could hardly think of anything to say.

"You want us to make love?" Ryan asked not believing what he just heard

"Yeah Ryan, I know the last time I said this to you it didn't go over to well. This time I really hope it works out, do you want to?" Marissa asked.

"We'll see how tonight goes!" Ryan said giving Marissa a really big smile. He leaned over and kissed her again until Summer and Seth came back to get them.

They had a wonderful time on the sail boat and retuned not long before dinner was ready. Summer and Marissa joined them as well.

Later that night Marissa, Ryan, Summer and Seth went to watch a movie. After the movie was over Summer and Seth left together leaving Marissa and Ryan along. Marissa drove them to the beach and the went for a walk. It was such a beautiful night, it wasn't hot because there was a cool breeze coming off the ocean. Ryan held Marissa close to them as they walked, they both were quiet just enjoying their closeness. They came across a huge rock and they sat down together.

"Marissa I know I haven't said this in a while, but it doesn't mean i didn't this whole time." Ryan said.

"What?" Marissa asked looking into Ryan's eyes.

"I love you." Ryan smiled..

"I know, you didn't have to say it but it's nice to hear you though." Marissa leaned over and kissed him. They both knew it was time to head back to the Cohen's poolhouse, so they both got up and quickly headed for the car.

Marissa and Ryan drove back to the Cohens. When Marissa parked the car in their driveway she began to get nervous. She just sat in her seat and starred out of the car. Ryan sensed that something was off and he reached over and took her hand.

Marissa smiled and finally looked over at him.

"Mariss we don't have to do this. There is no need for us to rush if you are having second thoughts." Ryan gave her one of his side ways smiles.

She could tell he was serious and he didn't look disappointed one bit, she began feeling better about it and leaned over and gave him a kiss.

"Not one part of me wants to wait anymore Ryan." Marissa smiled and kissed him again. They both got out of the car and Ryan held her close as they walked towards the poolhouse.

When they reached the backyard Marissa turned towards him and stopped. She looked up at him and gave him a smile.

"Why did you wait so long to be with me?" She asked quietly.

"Why wouldn't I?" Ryan asked.

"You have so much more experience than I do, as you know it took me 5 years to sleep with Luke and it was only once that we did do it." Marissa said hugging Ryan.

"I waited because your worth waiting for. You're the first girl I fell seriously in love with." Ryan smiled at her.

"I'm afraid I won't be good enough for you." Marissa whispered.

"Are you serious because I know already it's going to be amazing!" Ryan smiled and started kissing her.

Ryan and Marissa continued kissing as they headed for the poolhouse, they stumbled in through the door and something interrupted them. Marissa pulled away from Ryan quickly and looked down in embarrassement.

"Hum, Sandy hey." Ryan said turning a little red as well.

"I don't know whether to be happy I was here of what, but what I just encountered isn't the point right now. Something happened today Ryan and I think you need to sit down to hear this." Sandy said standing up.

"Ok, what is it?" Ryan asked sitting down.

"Should I go because I can if you two need to talk." Marissa said turning towards the door.

"That's up to Ryan, if he wants you to stay and hear what I have to say it's ok with me." Sandy announced.

"No stay, I'd end up telling you later anyway." Ryan replied. Marissa sat down next to Ryan.

"Ok, after we left Chino today Eddie went to visit Theresa." Sandy started.

"Is Theresa ok, did Eddie do something to her?" Ryan asked scared.

"No Theresa is fine but she did end up telling Eddie about the baby and about the baby's praternity. Eddie is really angry and he threatened your life. He told Theresa that if you returned to Chino he will kill you." Sandy said.

"I'm not afraid of Eddie." Ryan replied.

"You may not be but there are a list of people who don't want to see that happen. Kirsten and I talked about it and have decided, as your legal guardians, you won't be returning to Chino. Theresa realizes you can't be back there with Eddie around and I'm sure Marissa doesn't want you in any kind of trouble." Sandy finished.

"Sandy I'm sorry but I can't let Theresa do this on her own. I have a job there, she needs money for the baby." Ryan argued.

"Kirsten and I discussed that too. We've decided to find Theresa a place in one of Kirsten's apartments, not far from Chino. We have already gone to the bank and set up an account for Theresa's baby, so whenever she needs something there is money available for the baby. We also set up and education fund. Ryan you are not going back." Sandy replied, "You, Kirsten and I are getting Theresa tomorrow and we're going to look for places to live, although you are staying right here with us."

Ryan didn't know what to say, he was stunned.

"Sandy that is too much to ask of you guys." Ryan replied.

"Well you didn't ask." Sandy replied, "Now Kirsten and I are headed to bed."

Sandy left Ryan and Marissa sitting there in shock. Marissa was scared for Ryan but she was ecstatic that he was staying in Newport.

Ryan slowly reached over for Marissa's hand and held it. Neither said anything for a few minutes.

"Looks like I'm staying in Newport!" Ryan smiled at Marissa when he finally looked at her. She could see how happy he was which made Marissa really happy.

"Well," Marissa said leaning over to kiss Ryan. "Where were we?"

Ryan smiled and kissed her back. He lowered her down on the bed and she pulled his shirt off, they continued kissing and eventually they both were down to almost nothing.

"Ryan do you have protection?" Marissa asked.

Ryan reached over her and into his wallet and pulled out a condom. Marissa smiled and they really took each other to heaven.

When they were finished Ryan laid next to Marissa holding her close.

"How are you, are you ok?" Ryan asked carressing her.

"I'm great, Ryan that was unbelievable." Marissa whispered looking up at him.

"Wasn't it, you were amazing." Ryan smiled, "Are you thirsty? hungry? I can run inside and get you something?"

"Actually I'm really thirsty, do you mind?" Marissa asked.

"No not at all." Ryan leaned down and gave her a kiss before he got out of bed and through on some clothes.

Ryan went into the kitchen and grabbed two bottled waters. As he was heading out Seth and Summer came into the kitchen.

"Hey buddy!" Seth said.

"Hey guys, what's up?" Ryan replied.

"You tell us Chino, where's coop?" Summer winked.

"Uh yeah, um she's out in the poolhouse." Ryan replied.

"I hear you are staying in Newport man, that's great!!" Seth said, "We have to celebrate!"

"Not tonight, but definately tomorrow!" Ryan replied and headed out through the door.

"What's up with him?" Seth asked.

"I think Chino and Coop finally had sex!" Summer laughed.

"Ok and how do you know this?" Seth asked curious.

"Coop told me!" Summer smiled, "Well Chino got lucky tonight and if we head upstairs maybe someone else can get lucky too!"

"Let's go!" Seth replied and hurried up the stairs.

Ryan retuned back to the poolhouse and smiled when he found Marissa still in his bed.

"This is nice, having you here!" Ryan smiled and crawled in next to her.

"And it's nice to know you are going to be here everyday!" Marissa smiled and kissed Ryan.

Marissa left early the next morning since Ryan had to go looking for apartments for Theresa with Sandy and Kirsten. Ryan hadn't spoken to Theresa since he left for Newport. He asked Sandy and Kirsten if he could go inside and talk to Theresa alone before they left. They agreed so Ryan darted into the house.

"Theresa? Where are you?" Ryan called out.

"In my room, I'll be right down!" Theresa called out.

Ryan sat down on the chair and waited for Theresa to come down.

"Ok Ryan, I'm ready lets go!" Theresa said putting on her shoes.

"Hold up a second Theresa. Shouldn't we talk about this?" Ryan asked.

"Ok you want to talk about what?" Theresa asked.

"I just wanted you to know that even though I won't be living with you I'm always going to be there for you, whenever you need me." Ryan said.

"Ryan I know but I was hoping you would come live with me since I won't be living in Chino." Theresa replied.

"Theresa I can't, Sandy and Kirsten already warned me about that. Maybe it's for the best, I can return to school and you can even go too. I'm still going to help with money as much as I can so you don't have to use the money Kirsten is providing the baby with. That should only be for emergencies." Ryan stated.

"Look Ryan, Eddie wants to get back together. He said that he's going to go to get help, he's promised that this will be different." Theresa said.

"You can't, he's beaten you Theresa. Kirsten and Sandy won't allow this, I won't allow this to happen." Ryan pleaded.

"What do you care Ryan, you went back home to be with Marissa. Why can you be with someone but I can't be?" Theresa shouted.

Ryan was speechless for a few seconds.

"I was with Marissa before we found out you were pregnant. It's completely different Theresa, Eddie hits you, it's unsafe for you and the baby!" Ryan said.