Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to the OC, but Josh Schwartz and FOX.
Author's Note: So another filler, but this kinda progresses the storyline, because it sets up the plans for the wedding. Hope you like it.
Seth opened his eyes as he heard Gabi's slight cries. He attempted to nudge Summer awake, but then realized it was a lost cause. She had been up all night with the baby and Seth knew she would be sleeping for a couple more hours. He got up and walked over to the bassinet. Reaching in to hold Gabi, Seth realized how much his life had changed in the last few months. He was now a father and almost a husband, well practically a husband; never would he have predicted these changes and Seth was scared. Carrying Gabi into the kitchen, Seth's mind was still preoccupied with the thoughts of marriage and fatherhood. What if he failed as a husband or even worse a father? Gabi smiled after finishing her bottle, making gurgling noises and Seth just smiled back to her. He saw it in that moment, the look of a daddy's girl in the making.
After changing her diaper and rocking her, Seth finally settled Gabi back into the bassinet. Looking at the clock he realized that it was time to head to work. There wasn't much to do as he was still establishing his business, but any work would be good for him. He bent over and his lips grazed Summer's forehead. Her eyes peeked open and she mumbled something that Seth didn't understand.
"Baby…I left some catalogs on the counter for furniture and stuff. Order at will." Summer just nodded her head and closed her eyes to go back to sleep. Seth got dressed and left for work, not before kissing his baby and fiancée goodbye.
The cries of Gabi and the ringing of the telephone awoke Summer. She peeled her body out of bed and picked up Gabi from the bassinet. On the way to the kitchen she picked up the telephone checking the caller id. Summer prepared a bottle then went back into the bedroom, so she could sit in the rocker. With the phone in one hand and a bottle in the other Summer dialed the familiar number.
"Hey Sum."
"How did you know it was me Coop?"
"I have caller id."
"Forgot about that. So what's up?"
"Just wanted to see what you were doing today, maybe hang out and shop."
"I would really love to do that, but Gabi is home and my hands are full."
"She's home, when did this happen?"
"Yesterday…Seth kept it a secret or surprise as he likes to call it. I have to shop from catalogs for the house."
"How about I pick up some food and come catalog shop with you."
'That would be awesome Coop."
"I'll see you in a few then."
"Okay. And Coop…"
"Yeah?"
"Bring a chair or something to sit in."
Marissa laughed at this comment, "I will do that."
"Alright, bye."
"Bye."
Summer hung up the phone and went back to feeding Gabi. After a good burp, she was already shutting her eyes in an attempt to nap. Putting her back in the bassinet, Summer grabbed the catalogs that she had placed on the bed. Perusing through the first catalog, Summer knew it was going to be a long day.
After a day of catalog shopping with Coop, Summer collapsed on the bed. It had taken her nearly an hour to settle Gabi down to sleep and Summer was exhausted. She closed her eyes only planning to take a cat nap, but two hours later Seth crawled into bed with her. He planted kisses along her neck and then whispered into her ear.
"Sum, baby…I brought home some food. Are you hungry?"
"Hi honey...did you hear that? That's my stomach grumbling."
"So I guess that is a yes?"
"Yeah…so what did you bring me?"
"Chinese…all your favorites. How long has Gabi been asleep?"
"A few hours…she'll probably be getting up soon."
"I am going to go make some bottles…the food is on the counter."
Summer yawned, "Okay"
Seeing Seth stand at the counter, fixing bottles Summer couldn't help but smile. She walked up behind him and laid her head between his shoulders. He reached his arm around and pulled her beside him. He kissed her on the forehead, before Summer pulled away to grab the box of Chinese. She sat up on the counter, poking at the food with chopsticks.
"So, you're picking food over me now."
"Yes at this moment food is much important than you."
"Well, it's good to see your priorities before we get married."
"We need to talk about that."
"Getting married? Have you changed your mind?"
"Are you crazy?" Seth started to open his mouth but Summer interrupted him, "That was a rhetorical question Cohen. Of course I want to marry you, we just have to talk about plans and things of that nature."
"Back up…I thought I was only supposed to get a ring. There wasn't anything about wedding planning in the Marriage for Dummies book."
"You aren't serious are you? We are getting married, emphasis on the we."
Seth came up to Summer and she wrapped her legs around his waist, "Of course I know I have to help in the planning. So what exactly do want for our wedding, Ms. Roberts."
"Well… today Coop was over and we started discussing the wedding. She said that it would probably be the social event of the year."
"Can I say eww…don't put our wedding and social event of the year in the same sentence ever again."
"My sentiments exactly…which is why I think that we should just get married by ourselves."
"Can we do that? Don't you need a witness?"
"Coop, your parents and Gabi are the only people that I need at our wedding. They are all that really matter."
"So you are suggesting a private affair, with a large party to gather afterwards at say….my parent's home."
Summer looked towards the ground, "Do you not like that idea?"
"Are you kidding…I would love anything you wanted to do, but I especially love this idea."
Seth leaned in, planting a gentle kiss on Summer's lips. She returned the kiss and things escalated quickly. Before Seth's hands could reach their final destination a loud scream escaped from their bedroom and they both relented from their positions.
Summer leaned her forehead against Seth's. "I guess this is going to have to wait."
"I guess so….I'll go take care of her. You owe me later."
"Don't worry. I plan on taking care of you very well tonight Cohen."
"I'll be waiting…give me about an hour."
Seth gave her a peck, grabbed a bottle and made his way to the bedroom. Summer reached for the chopsticks and dove back into her dinner.
Author's Note: So what did you think? Reviews are welcome. The end is coming near, most likely the next chapter.
