Marissa got into the shower, although she was still unsteady on her feet. She was still pretty bruised up and it took a lot of energy to get ready. Once she was out of the shower and dressed, Summer helped Marissa do her hair and make up.
"Wow Coop, you don't even look like you were in a car accident." Summer said admiring her work.
"Where are we going Sum?" Marissa asked.
"We're going over to the Cohen's and you're getting Ryan back tonight." Summer said.
"Wait Sum, I can't just go over there." Marissa said, "I don't even know if he wants to see me."
"Coop he's going to be so happy that your memory is back.. He's been blaming himself for the accident and it's killing him thinking that he caused this." Summer said.
"What will I say to him?" Marissa asked.
"Tell him you're sorry and that you love him." Summer replied.
"Ok, let's do this." Marissa said bravely even though she was petrified inside that Ryan wouldn't take her back.
Marissa and Summer arrived at the Cohen's. Summer sat with Marissa until she was ready to go in. They got to the door and Summer knocked. Marissa realized that she was holding her breath but couldn't help herself. She saw a figure approach the door and she did it again, she was holding her breath again.
The door opened, "Marissa you're up and about."
"Yeah, I finally got my memory back." Marissa smilled.
Seth reached out and gave her a hug, "Are you here to see Ryan?"
Marissa nodded, "If he wants to see me."
"I have a feeling that he'll be happy to see you, he's been worried to death over you all week." Seth said letting the girls in.
"Where can I find Ryan Seth?" Marissa asked.
"He's up in his room." Seth replied.
"Coop you need some help walking upstairs?" Summer asked.
"Yeah that would be nice, I don't need to fall and hit my head." Marissa said trying to make a joke but no one else found it funny.
Summer walked up the stairs with Marissa and returned back downstairs to Seth while Marissa made her way to Ryan's door. She stood outside of it and couldn't bring herself to knock. She lowered herself down and sat with her back against the wall next to his door. She lowered her head down onto her knees and cried.
Marissa stayed where she was for a long time, at least a half hour until Ryan came out of his room.
"Marissa?" Ryan said as he noticed her sitting on the floor.
Marissa looked up, he face was red and blotchy from crying...she just looked up at him and couldn't find the words to say to him.
"Marissa what are you doing on the floor?" Ryan asked bending down.
Marissa eyes filled up with more tears and Ryan wrapped his arms around her, "What's wrong? Are you ok?"
"I'm sorry." Marissa sobbed in his arms.
"Come on, let's get you up off the floor." Ryan said helping her up. He knew she was probably still sore from the accident because he was, he gentally helped her up and lead her to his room and helped her sit on the bed. He pulled over his computer chair to sit in front of her.
"Marissa, what's the matter?" Ryan asked.
"Ryan, I'm so sorry." Marissa cried.
"It's ok, stop crying please. It's ok." Ryan said taking her hand into his.
Marissa slowly stopped crying and Ryan got her a tissue. She looked up at him and couldn't believe that her mother used the accident to come between her and Ryan.
"Ryan, I'm sorry for listening to my mother. I don't want to loose you Ryan. I love you with my whole entire heart and I made a horrible mistake by breaking up with you." Marissa said as she started filling up again.
Ryan kept her hand in his as she continued to talk, "My mother made me believe that you did all these horrible things to me and that my memory loss would be the best way to finally get away from you. I'm sorry for listening to her and I'm sorry that I broke up with you. I want you Ryan, I don't want to be without you." Marissa said.
"Do you have your memory back?" Ryan asked.
Marissa smiled at him, "Yes."
Ryan looked into her eyes, he gentally rubbed the tears from her eyes and gave her a simple kiss, "I missed you."
Marissa sighed and wrapped her arms around him, "I love you Ryan."
Ryan wrapped his arms around her and held her as close as he could, "I love you too."
Ryan held her and wouldn't let her go for what seemed like eternity. Eventually they separated and Marissa looked over at him.
"Ryan, Summer told me you were blaming yourself for the accident. Please don't, it wasn't your fault." Marissa said
Ryan looked down, "I'm sorry you this happened to you."
"Ryan, it's not your fault. Listen to me. I wasn't the only one hurt, you were too." Marissa said looking down at his cast.
Marissa's cell phone started ringing but it was in the hall.
"Ryan could you answer that for me?" Marissa asked.
"Sure." Ryan replied and left the room to answer her phone.
"Hello?" Ryan answered.
"Ryan? Is Marissa with you?" Jimmy asked.
"Yeah, she's here at my place." Ryan replied.
"How did she get there?" Jimmy asked.
"I think Summer brought her over, do you want to talk to her?" Ryan asked.
"Yes please." Jimmy said.
"It's your dad." Ryan said passing her the phone.
"Hi daddy." Marissa said as she put the phone up to her ear.
"Hey kiddo, you shouldn't have left the house." Jimmy said.
"I needed to come talk to Ryan, I'm sorry if I scared you." Marissa said.
"Does this mean you got your memory back?" Jimmy asked.
"I was reading my journal today and everything just came pouring back. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you about Ryan daddy, I don't know why I listened to mom; she nearly ruined my life." Marissa said.
"I'm so happy you're back kiddo." Jimmy said.
Marissa hung the phone up and looked up at Ryan.
"Ryan?" Marissa asked softly.
"Yeah?" Ryan answered.
"Are we ok?" Marissa wondered, "Because I hope what I did isn't going to damage what we had."
Ryan sat next to her on the bed and put his arm around her, "We're going to be ok."
Marissa looked up at him and kissed him. As they were kissing Seth and Summer came up the stairs and looked in at them.
"They're back together Cohen!" Summer said happily, although she was trying to be quiet about it Marissa and Ryan heard and pulled away from eachother.
"See Coop, what did I tell you?" Summer said entering the room.
"I know." Marissa said still in Ryan's arms.
"I'm so happy to have you really back, you had us all scared." Summer said hugging both Marissa and Ryan.
Kirsten and Sandy wandered up the stairs, knowing the boys were home but knowing they weren't downstairs.
"Seth? Ryan are you two up here?" Kisten called out.
"We're up here mom." Seth replied.
As Kirsten saw Seth she smiled, "How is Ryan doing today? Is he feeling any better?"
"Come see for yourself." Seth replied and Kirsten and Sandy walked into Ryan's room.
"Marissa!" Kisten said happily.
"Does this mean you have your memory back?" Sandy asked.
Kirsten went and gave Marissa a hug.
"Yeah, I got my memory back today and I never want to loose it again. It was the worst feeling not to remember anything or anyone, especially the ones I really loved." Marissa said taking Ryan's hand.
"You had this guy really bummed out, he was just as lost as you were I think." Sandy said.
Marissa looked down, "I feel terrible for what happened, I'm willing to do what ever I can to make it up to him."
"I think getting your memory back is just perfect for him, that was the main thing he was worried about. Wasn't it Ryan?" Kisten said.
Ryan looked at Marissa and smiled, "It's good to have her back."
"There is pizza downstairs that I see no one touched, why don't you guys go down and grab something to eat." Sandy offered.
"I think I could eat now, are you hungy?" Ryan asked Marissa.
"I can definitely try." Marissa agreed.
Everyone went downstairs, Ryan helped Marissa out and everyone sat at the dinner table. Everyone's mood was up and happy, they spent half the night talking and joking around.
At 2, Ryan could tell Marissa was exhausted.
"Is it ok if I take Marissa home?" Ryan asked looking over at Marissa who was fighting with her eyes to stay awake.
"Why doesn't she just stay. It's already 2 in the morning, none of you should be driving at this hour." Kirsten offered, "But Marissa if you want to go home, I'll drive you."
"Uh, I can stay. I'll just get someone to drive me home tomorrow morning." Marissa said.
Summer had already left awhile before, she offered to drive Marissa home but she wasn't ready.
"I'm sure we can trust the two of you tonight?" Sandy asked.
"We promise to behave Mr. Cohen." Marissa replied.
"We're off to bed then, good night." Kirsten said and they walked up to their room.
"You sure you don't want to go home?" Ryan asked.
Marissa smiled, "I'm positive but can we gone to bed now?"
Ryan nodded and helped Marissa back up to his room. Ryan grabbed one of his tank tops for Marissa to wear. Ryan left the room to let her get changed. She was feeling uncomfortable because of all the bruises she had, Ryan told her she was being silly but understood.
When he returned to the room Marissa was sitting up in his bed. Ryan took his pants and shirt off and crawled into bed next to her.
"You look beautiful." Ryan said.
Marissa knew she didn't with the stiches in her forehead and the big bruise taht covered part of her face but it made her feel good.
Ryan leaned over and turned the lights off. Ryan wrapped his arm around her and whispered good night. As he was saying good night Marissa kissed him, "Do we need to sleep right now?" Marissa asked.
Ryan was surprised, "We can't, you're too sore."
"Ryan I need you tonight, I thought I lost you forever and I want that feeling to go away. I want to show you how much I love you." Marissa said.
"Hey, I know. You don't have to prove it to me, you already have." Ryan said.
"Ryan don't make me beg you for it." Marissa slightly laughed.