Kirsten and Sandy were standing outside when Seth, Ryan and Marissa got out there.

"So what is it?" Seth asked.

"We were thinking a lot about this when you and Ryan returned," Sandy started, "And we think it's time for you guys to have something."

"But if you show one bit of irresponsibility we will take it back in a second." Kirsten warned.
As she said that, Sandy opened the garage door and a jeep was inside. It was perfect for the boys.

Seth immediately went over to the car and Marissa gave Ryan a hug, "You and Seth have your own car now!"

"So what do you boys think?" Kirsten asked.

"It's great but really it's a little much." Ryan said admiring the new blue hard top jeep.

"You boys needed it eventually and we thought now was the perfect time." Sandy replied.

"Thanks." Ryan said joining Seth at the Jeep.

"This is awesome!" Seth said.

After about 20 minutes of admiring the car, Seth decided to go inside to call Summer. Sandy and Kirsten left to go back inside so Ryan got to drive the car first.

"How does it feel to drive your own car?" Marissa asked very happy for him.

"I never thought I'd ever have one." Ryan replied, "But it feels great, the Cohen's are too good to me."

"You deserve it and they love you like their very own Ryan." Marissa replied.

Ryan pulled up to Marissa's house.

"I thought you'd take me for a drive." Marissa said.

Ryan looked at her, "We couldn't even finish watching the movie."

"I know." Marissa replied, "Now that you have a car are you going to pick me up for school instead tomorrow?"

"Sure, Seth and I will pick you up at 8." Ryan replied.

Marissa leaned in to kiss him, "Don't be late."

Ryan laughed as Marissa got out of the car and headed into the house.

The next morning Seth informed Ryan he had to pick Summer up as well as Marissa. Seth drove since Ryan had already driven the new Jeep. Ryan and Seth met at lunch, Marissa and Summer had a different lunch then the boys.

"I was thinking." Seth started.

"That's always a dangerous thing." Ryan joked.

"Seriously Ryan, the Jeep has gotten me thinking. We should go camping." Seth suggested.

Ryan looked at him funny, "I don't do camping."

"Come on man, who doesn't like camping." Seth said.

"Me." Ryan replied.

"You don't know what you're talking about Ryan." Seth said.

"Besides, I'm sure the girls won't go for it either." Ryan said.

"They're coming right now. Why don't we ask them?" Seth mentioned as the girls sat down next to the boys.

"Ask us what?" Summer asked.

"Seth wants us to go camping." Ryan replied.

"Camping?" Summer said, "I've never been camping."

"Me neither." Marissa replied.

"There's always a first for everything." Seth replied, "Ryan says camping isn't his thing."

"Heights weren't his thing either but he did the Ferris Wheel." Marissa smiled, "It might be fun Ryan."

"I'm willing to give it a go." Summer said.

"Ryan? Are you in?" Seth asked.

Ryan looked at everyone and as much as he wanted to say no he agreed to go.

Later that evening while the Cohen's were having dinner Seth brought up the idea of going camping.

"So we were talking today and Ryan and I thought we'd take the Jeep to go camping with the girls this weekend." Seth said.

"Summer camping?" Kirsten asked.
"She said it was worth giving a try and Marissa thinks it'll be fun." Seth said.

"Ryan, camping doesn't seem to be your thing." Sandy said.

"Well if Summer is willing to go through it I figured I should too." Ryan replied.

"Well you're mother and I was thinking about taking a weekend away so I guess it'll be fine." Sandy said.

"Awesome!" Seth said.

Friday afternoon came along and everyone was packing up the car. Sandy brought out a Coleman grill and some propane tanks to cook on and a cabin tent.

"We only own one tent; I aired it out for you yesterday." Sandy said.

"Thanks." Ryan said taking it and putting it into the jeep.

Ryan through the sleeping bags and the girls bags into the car.

"All set?" Sandy asked.

"Looks to be." Seth said as everyone jumped into the jeep. Seth got into the driver's seat and Ryan into the passenger and the girls in the back. Sandy made his way to the driver's window.

"Now don't be burning down any forests, it's been dry so be careful." Sandy warned.

"We will, don't worry dad." Seth replied.

"Ok have fun and be careful with the girls." Sandy said as Seth started pulling away.

They drove north for about 2.5 hours, just far enough from home. They arrived at a camp park and Seth goes out to find out what site they were booked for. When he returned he had a parking permit and camp site number and directions to get to it. Marissa took the sheet to see where the site was.

"Hey look they have bathrooms." Marissa said.

"Wicked, I thought we'd have to pee in the woods." Summer said.

"And the beach isn't too far away either." Marissa said.

"How close are we to another site?" Seth asked.

"Well it looks like we're back and our site is surrounded by trees." Marissa answered.
Seth finally pulled down a path to their site. Once he reached it he parked the car.

"Hey this is cool; we have our own fire pit and everything." Summer smiled.

"We're away from everyone, I like it." Ryan said.

Marissa and Summer had to use the washroom; so while they were gone, Ryan and Seth started to put the tent up.

"Did you guys go camping a lot when you were younger?" Ryan asked Seth.

"Before we moved to Newport we did. Dad and mom loved camping back then but you wouldn't believe that would you?" Seth replied.

"I can't picture Kirsten camping." Ryan laughed.

"Yeah mom used to do a lot of stuff before that I can't picture her doing now." Seth replied.

The boys finished putting the tent up, it had three rooms to it. Ryan unrolled Marissa's and his sleeping bags in one section; Seth unrolled his and Summer's sleeping bags in another; and they left the middle section for their coolers and bags.

Marissa and Summer arrived back just as they finished setting the chairs up.

"Wow that was quick." Summer said taking a seat.

Marissa followed and took a seat beside her, "What do we do now?"

"It's already 7, is anyone hungry?" Seth asked.

"I'm starved, can we go get something to eat?" Summer asked.

"We can make something here." Seth said setting up the grill his father packed for them.

"Cohen, I'm hungry so the food better be good." Summer replied.

"What are you making?" Marissa asked, "Cause I don't eat meat."

"Well that causes a problem." Seth said and Ryan went to the cooler to see what they had packed, he couldn't believe he forgot about Marissa.

He pulled out some bread and cheeses, "What about a grilled cheese?"

"That fine." Marissa replied.

Summer pulled out a couple of magazine's she brought with her.

"Coop let's take a quiz." Summer said pulling a pen from her purse.

"Ok Coop, When a friend-who's always falling in love-says she's met The One, you say: a. "Wow, this happened so fast…" b. "Omigosh! When's the wedding?!" or c. "If I got a dollar every time you said that, I'd be richer than both Olsen twins." Summer said reading the question from the magazine.

"Uh, I probably would say a Sum." Marissa replied.

Summer finished the quiz off and calculated her score.

"Ok Coop, when it comes to seeing the bright side of things you're a good-attitude gal but you're kind of close to a buzz-kill babe." Summer said.

"Really?" Marissa replied bummed.

"Don't worry Coop it's just a stupid magazine." Summer replied, "Besides I don't think you're a buzz killer. You treat everyone around you amazingly, it's just yourself you don't see the bright side of things." Summer replied.

Supper was ready not long after and Ryan brought Marissa's over to her and sat down next to her.

"Wow this looks amazing." Marissa said admiring his grilled cheeses sandwich.

"Remember, it's my specialty." Ryan laughed.

"That's right, so what do you guys have to eat?" Marissa asked.

"We're just eating hamburgers." Ryan replied, "We can go to the grocery store tomorrow and pick something's up for you to eat. I can't believe I forgot about packing food for you."

"Don't worry its ok." Marissa said.

"I was thinking after we eat and clean up we should take a walk." Seth suggested.

"Yeah that sounds like fun, we can walk to the beach." Marissa replied.

"We should go swimming." Summer suggested.

"Hey are you guys ready to continue?" Seth called out as he helped Summer up.

Marissa looked at Ryan, who nodded. "We're coming."

Ryan helped Marissa up and followed Seth and Summer down the path.

They didn't end up going swimming and returned to their camp site. It was already dark but Seth and Ryan managed to start a fire.

They could hear the people fromt he closest site to them. They had music blarring and it sounded like their aged.

Seth and Summer walked up to the washrooms and on their way back they ran into some of the people from the other camp site.

"Hey you guys are from Harbour right?" A guy asked.

"Yeah, you?" Seth replied shaking the guys hand.

"No but I've been there with a friend before. It's a cool place." He replied, "Why don't you come party with us. My name is Eric by the way."

"I'm Seth and this is my girlfriend Summer. Maybe we'll check it out, we're here with my brother and his girlfriend, Summer's best friend." Seth replied.

"Bring them along too. Well we got to go, hope to see you." Eric said, "Oh this is Lori and Shannon."

"Hi." Everyone said.

"Well maybe we will stop by." Seth said and they headed back to the camp site.

Marissa and Ryan were sat next to the fire and marissa was toasting a marshmellow.

"What too you two so long?" marissa asked.

"We ran into the people from that campsite, they told us we should go over." Summer replied.

"They seem like alright people. He recognized us from harbour." Seth added.

"Ryan you interested in going?" Marissa asked not thinking he would be.

"Yeah, why not " Ryan replied.

"Excellent." Seth said, "Just let me throw a sweater on and we're good to go."

Ryan grabbed himself and Marissa a sweater since it was getting a little cool out. They headed through the bushes until they got to the camp site.

There was about 25 people, some were sitting around a picnic table and others were standing around chatting while most of the girls were around the camp fire.

"Seth, Summer hey." Eric yelled as he approached them, "Great you guys decided to come."

"Eric this is my brother Ryan and his girlfriend Marissa." Seth said.

Eric shook Ryan's hand, "Hey didn't you date Luke?"

Eric said looking at Marissa.

"Yeah i did." Marissa replied.

"We used to play little league together. Do you still see him?" Eric asked.

"He moved to Portland before the summer started." Marissa replied.

"Oh, is that why you two aren't together anymore?" Eric asked.

"No we broke up over a year ago." Marissa replied uncomfortable.

"Well that's too bad, he's a good guy. Hey do you guys want a drink?" Eric asked and everyone accepted.

Eric returned with 2 beers and 2 cooler.

Eric took everyone around to introduce them.

Marissa and Summer sat down with a few of the girls around the fire and Eric took the boys with him to the picnic table.

Seth was downing the beer like it was water. Summer was downing her drinks as well. After 3 hours it was time to take them back to their site.

Ryan got them to eat some bread and drink some water before they went to bed.

"I guess it's best if I sleep with Sum. I've never seen her this bad before." Marissa said to Ryan.

"Yeah Seth's pretty bad himself." Ryan agreed.

Marissa helped Summer get ready for bed while Ryan doubted the fire with sand. Seth was already passed out when Ryan finally got to bed.

Ryan wike up at around 8:30, Seth surprisingly followed at 9.

"How are you feeling man?" Ryan asked as Seth appeared from the tent.

"Thirsty." Seth said, "Besides that I'm doing ok."

"I thought you'd be sick as a dog today." Ryan laughed, "I'm guessing Summer will be."

"Did she get sick or anything?" Seth asked.

"No, well not before I went to sleep at least." Ryan answered.

"Sorry man, about last night." Seth said.

"No problem." Ryan replied, "U hungry?"

"Starving." Seth answered.

Ryan and Seth started breakfast and Marissa woke up around 9:30.

"Hey Seth, how are you feeling?" Marissa asked.

"Not too bad, how's Summer?" Seth replied.

"I think she's ok, I made her drink lots of water last night and gave her some asprin. She should be ok." Marissa answered, "I'd say she'll be in bed for awhile."

At 10:30 Seth crawled back into bed with Summer and Ryan and Marissa took the Jeep for a drive.

They stopped at a few stores before returning back to the camp site at 1:30. Seth and Summer were getting ready to go to the beach.

"Where are you two headed." Marissa asked jumping out of the jeep. Ryan followed with the grocery bags.

"To the beach, you and chino want to come along?" Summer asked.

"Yeah, it's really hot out today." Marissa replied, "Ryan do you want to go?"

"Yeah, let's just put this stuff in the cooler." Ryan said.