Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to the OC, but Josh Schwartz and FOX do

Author's Note: So this is a very important chapter and that is all I am going to say. You have to read for yourself. Hope you enjoy!

Summer and Marissa had spent the whole afternoon shopping, but yet their hands were empty. They had been to nearly fifteen stores in search of a gift for Seth, but yet each time they left empty-handed. She hadn't eaten much that afternoon and Summer was starting to feel the hunger pains as they entered their last resort, the bookstore. Hearing her stomach grumble, Marissa decided that they must first eat then shop.

While they sat eating, Summer once again felt those pains in her stomach. She had blown them off originally, but now the pain was really sharp. She keeled over and grabbed at her stomach.

Marissa appeared worried"Sum….are you okay"

Summer looked up"Uh…yeah. The baby is just kicking a little harder than normal."

"Okay, but if you want we can leave and I'll buy something once I drop you off."

Grimacing Summer turned down her offer"Thanks, but no thanks." Summer started to pull herself out of the chair"I am just going to go over to that section over there." she pointed out the comics"I figured I might find something."

"Just be careful Sum…"

Sum smiled at her best friend"Yes mom…."

While Summer was in the comic section, Marissa wandered over to the cooking area. She had decided to find a recipe book sufficient for Summer's cravings, when she spotted an all too familiar face. Attempting an escape, Marissa quickly turned around, but not fast enough for Kirsten Cohen.

Squinting, Kirsten took a chance and spoke up"Marissa…what are you doing in the cooking section"

Marissa turned around, smiling"I could ask the same about you. So have you talked to Seth lately"

"Not for a few months, though I just sent off his birthday package a few days ago. You do know…."

Marissa interrupted"That today is Seth's birthday. Yes I am fully aware."

"No….I was talking about Seth and Summer. I saw her when she first got back to Newport almost seven months ago, but I haven't heard from her since. She's still in town, isn't she"

Before Marissa could answer, she heard a slight scream and then the panic of various workers within the store. She made out the words "comic section" and "woman" and her heart nearly jumped out of her chest. She excused herself from Kirsten in a panicky voice and ran towards the comic section. Summer was on the ground, writhing in pain. While someone yelled to call an ambulance, Marissa squatted on the ground beside her friend and held her hand.

"Sum, it's gonna be okay. The ambulance will be here soon and they are going to take you to the hospital."

Summer was in tears"Coop I'm scared. My baby…I don't know what's going on."

"Shh…your baby is fine. I promise you that nothing bad is going to happen."

Noticing a panicked Marissa run to the comics, Kirsten became worried about what was happening in the store. She followed several minutes after Marissa and pushed her way into the middle of the circle. She saw her on the ground with Summer. Summer appeared to be in pain and quickly Kirsten's eyes moved from Summer's agonizing face to a large bump protruding from her stomach. She had been in so much pain, Summer barely realized who was amongst the circle, but one person did stick out. One blonde haired lady, whose face was only too recognizable.

Between her cries of pain Summer spoke up"Kirsten…" Marissa looked up and saw Kirsten's expressionless face"I'm…so sorry…I'm so sorry."

Instead of yelling, Kirsten just bent down and hugged Summer"It's okay. I understand….I really do." She brushed Summer's hair away from her face as the paramedics rushed to her side.

Summer had a look of fear on her face as they lifted her into the ambulance. As they prepared to leave, they offered to Marissa or Kirsten a ride to the hospital. Marissa had decided to go, but before they left Kirsten went in to talk to Summer.

"Summer, sweetie. I'll be at the hospital when you get there, but I have to make a phone call. He has to come home." She looked into Summer's eyes and there was a sense of understanding between the both of them.

As the ambulance drove off, Kirsten pulled out her phone, preparing herself to make the biggest phone call of her son's life.

Seth threw his jacket down on the chair and opened a beer. He sat on the couch and looked at the package on the coffee table. Today was his birthday, a happy day, but yet Seth felt alone and sad. He opened the box and inside was a sappy card, obviously from his mother. The other item in the box obviously came from his father. It was a picture of him as a kid during his first surfing lesson. Seth had never been quite athletic, but for some reason that day he surfed amazingly. He had stood up on the board and rode the wave like a "champ" according to his father. Seth opened the other cards, one from Marissa and one from Ryan, but there was nothing from Summer. He thought it was out of her character to not even send a card, but his thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of his phone.

Seth walked over and pressed the talk button"Hello this is Seth Cohen."

"Seth, it's your mother."

"Oh, hi mom. Do I not get any birthday congratulations or reference to this ever-important day"

"Seth…you need to come home, as soon as you can."

Seth heard the seriousness in his mom's voice and became worried"Is something wrong? Are you or dad sick? What's going on"

"Summer's….she's in the hospital…that's all I can tell you because it is something she needs to take care of. It isn't my place to say."

Silence was all that was heard on the other end of the line. Seth had stopped listening to his mom after he heard Summer's name.

"Mom…I gotta take care of stuff. I'll see you tomorrow."

Relieved that her son was not rejecting coming home, Kirsten smiled slightly"I'll see you tomorrow."

While arranging his plane ticket over the phone, Seth ran around his room haphazardly throwing clothes and necessities into his suitcase. He dragged himself down the stairs and hailed down a cab. Staring out the window, Seth tried to hold in his fears and tears as he made his way towards the airport.

Author's Note: So what did you think? Reviews are greatly appreciated.