The four were sitting down to eat at the restaurant.
"So Ryan are you looking forward to you guys going to Europe?" Jimmy asked.
"I can't wait, I never imagined I would ever spend an entire summer in Europe, let alone ever visiting it." Ryan replied.
"It's wonderful the people, the food, the buildings, everything is incredible." Hailey said, "I spent a lot of time in France, mostly partying but we did a lot of sight seeing."
"We're going to have fun right Marissa?" Ryan asked reaching over to take her hand.
Marissa smiled and nodded.
"Well there was two things I wanted to talk to you two about. I know this is probably going to make the both of you uncomfortable but you two have such a bright future ahead of you." Jimmy stated.
Marissa looked up at her dad unsure what he was about it say, Ryan squeezed Marissa's hand.
"You two are going to be spending the entire summer together alone, no supervision, no one telling you what to do, things are going to be completely up to you guys." Jimmy said.
"Ok dad what are you getting at?" Marissa asked.
"Your mom and I were only a couple years older than the two of you and I remember what I was doing at your age and the things that can happen. I'm asking the both of you to be careful, don't make any mistakes. Ryan I know you went through this before and I know you know how scary it can be, how it changes your entire life....you two are about to entire an important part of your life and I don't want you two to jeopordize it in any way. I know you two are sexually active, together, and I know you will continue to be but kiddo I want you to promise me that you will be completely careful that nothing happens." Jimmy said quickly because he was uncomfortable saying it.
Marissa was shocked and looked over at Ryan who went almost white.
"Dad I never really wanted to talk to you about this but I can assure you that Ryan and I are careful, always. I take my birth control pills faithfully everyday and we always use protection, faithfully." Marissa said quietly.
"I just want your promise that you will always be as careful as you've been in the past." Jimmy said.
"I promise daddy, Ryan and I are not ready for any babies right now and we don't plan on letting it happen." Marissa said.
"I promise sir, Marissa won't get pregnant." Ryan said softly, "I love her and I plan on staying with her for a long time but a baby is the last thing on our minds."
Jimmy let out a sigh of reliefe, "Good I'm happy to hear that, so now for the next bit of news."
Jimmy reached his hand out for Hailey's, "Hailey and I are getting married when we visit you guys in Europe."
Marissa's face lightened up, "Oh my god really!"
"So you're happy for us kiddo?" Jimmy asked.
"Yeah of course I am, you deserve to be happy dad and I know Hailey makes you happy. Congratulations!" Marissa said jumping out of her seat to hug her dad and Hailey.
"That's great you guys, congratulations." Ryan said smiling.
"We were kind of planning on getting married before everyone else joins us, so we can take a few days for ourselves before everyone gets there. We were hoping you two would be in the wedding, Ryan you as my best man and Marissa as Haileys maid of honor!" Jimmy said.
"Really, I would be honored." Ryan replied with a smile.
"Of course, this is going to be fantastic." Marissa said looking over at Ryan with a huge smile.
They finished their meal and Jimmy dropped Ryan off at the Cohen's, Marissa went home to finish packing for their trip. They were leaving in three days
Sandy and Kirsten woke the boys up early the next day for their road trip to Berkely. Sandy and Ryan packed the car with Ryan's pocessions and by 9 the family was on the road.
"So when we get there we can get lunch at Archie's." Sandy suggested.
"Archie's? I love Archie's!" Kirsten replied thinking back, "We met at Archie's!"
"Good choice with school Ryan, the 'rents are forcing us to go down memory lane with them, if you had gone to Yale like me and Marissa we wouldn't be doing this now!" Seth whinned.
Ryan gave Seth a glare.
"Fine Ryan but I be you within a month you'll regret not being with Marissa, you don't know how to live without her." Seth said.
"Right and you can live without Summer?" Ryan asked.
Seth didn't say anything else and Ryan smiled.
"We're happy that the four of you are doing what you want and not following eachother because you don't want things to change." Kirsten said looking back at the boys.
The boys nodded knowing it would be hard but knowing it would be worth it.
They finally arrived in Berkely, Ryan looked around and liked what he was seeing. It was busy but not overly, the city was nicely landscapped and the buildings were old but well kept.
"This place seems nice." Ryan stated.
"Isn't it!" Sandy replied pulling into a small parking lowt with a building flashing "Archie's", the r and i were burnt out.
The family found a booth at the back of the restaurant.
"Do you remember eating here Seth?" Sandy asked.
"Actually I do, I used to get a big glass of chocolate milk with my grilled cheese sandwich. I think that's what I ordering." Seth replied.
Kirsten smiled, "BLT toasted, that is my favourite!"
"Bacon cheeseburger with the works, now Ryan you have to pick your Archie meal......its a tradition!" Sandy laughed.
Ryan nodded and glanced through the menu and decided on the chicken salad sandwich with a plate of fries.