Seth woke up and glanced at the clock. It was eleven. So he got up and sat on the bed and thought about how he was going to live through the day.
Of course he had to go and see Ryan and Marissa. He would like to go and see Summer but he sensed that she would kill him in cold blood and he would like to live for at least one more day.
But they had to meet each other eventually. It was just a matter of time.
Sandy and Kirsten were already up when he entered the kitchen.
"Good morning. I see everything hasn't changed. You still look like a zombie in the morning" Seth faked a smile at his father but couldn't help to laugh a little.
"Yeah and you still could grow a population as big as China's in your eyebrows" He had missed this.
They ate breakfast while talking about all kinds of stuff.
A shower later he was back in the kitchen again. A little afraid of what was ahead.
"Could you drive me to Ryan's house? I don't really know where it is"
"Trisha eat up your breakfast now!" Marissa sat with her daughter at the table. She ate but not with a very high speed. "If you don't eat up you can't watch TV for the whole day" and suddenly the plate was empty just like that" She ran into the living room and sat by the TV.
Ryan walked in with a very drowsy look on his face.
"Hey sweetie! You look tired. Late night again?"
"No not really. I just couldn't get any sleep last night. I kept waking up all the time. I had this strange feeling something was going on. But I guess it was just my imagination"
The lovely couple smiled at each other and reunited in a long kiss.
"It probably was. So what are we gonna do today? We both have the whole day off"
"I guess we could…" Knock Knock "I guess I could go open the door and then we could think of something"
Seth knocked at the door once more.
"I'm coming!" He heard the voice of his brother. The door opened. "Hey what doo…"
"Hey bro!" Ryan just stared at him "Aren't you going to invite me in?"
"What are you doing here? I mean…"
"Ok thanks for the warm welcome. I know this comes as a big surprise but I'm back. I came last night and stayed at my folks. They told me that you lived here and that you were married with Marissa. I know this is coming as a shock. But Ryan… I am your father"
"What?"
"Still
a big talker huh? I'm just kidding. I'm not your father. Did you
really think that cause that was cool because I thought you were
gonna see through me right away and I didn't…"
"Seth your
rambling. I am just shocked. Come in man. We have a lot to talk
about"
"Marissa guess who's here." Before she could guess they both had entered the kitchen and Marissa was as stunned as Ryan were 1 minute ago.
"Surprise! The great Seth Cohen has returned"
"SETH COHEN! Oh my god it is so great to see you again. It was 5 years ago. Where have you been? What have you been doing? And most important. How in hell were you thinking when you left?" Marissa raised her voice more and more with every sentence.
"Wow I didn't know you were so upset about it. I didn't think it hit you the most"
"It didn't. If your planning to survive I would get a bullet proof west before you go see Summer because she really is going to kill you" She calmed herself down a little. " But seriously Seth. What were you thinking. Leaving without saying goodbye and not even call once."
"I know it was really stupid. But I was a total mess then and I also were a fucking coward. And without Ryan I didn't think I could make it Newport. And about what I did for 5 years there isn't really anything interesting to tell. I sailed for a bit. Rented a car and drove around. Worked, ate and slept. That was about it. Now could you please calm down. Thank you"
Ryan who just had stood there watching opened his mouth
"Honey you kinda went berserk. So you really should calm down a little. I mean it was clearly insane to leave but now he is back and at least I am happy about that. I mean I left to. Not for 5 years but I left. And if I hadn't left he wouldn't have. So it is as much my fault as it is his."
"Thanks man"
"Your right. I'm sorry Seth. I kind of lost it for a while there."
Weird silence hit the room and they looked at each other.
"So what it is this I hear about a marriage. Huh? Was it beautiful with many flowers and tears and pigeons and candles and all that romantic stuff?"
"Are you sure you are straight?" Ryan looked at him with that classic Ryan look.
Seth just realized what he said. "Oh, I mean was it a good wedding?"
"Yeah it was really good. A pretty small wedding with just family and friends. You should have been there" Marissa was clearly still a bit mad and the silence struck again. Ryan decided to give Marissa some time.
"If you have heard about the wedding I guess you have heard about our daughter to. Do you want to see her? I mean you technacly are her uncle."
"Yes I would love to see her." Seth smiled. Ryan really was living a good life now.
They headed for the living room.
"Seth wait! I'm sorry again. You just shocked me. It really is good to see you. Thanks for coming back" Marissa had some tear in her eyes.
"It really is ok. I was prepared for some rough yelling. I deserve it really. But it is really good to be home to. I know it is hard to believe, but I've missed Newport and all the people here."
Trisha was sitting by the TV playing video games.
"Hi Dad! Are you going to play with me?"
"Maybe
later sweetie. I just wanted you to meet someone. This is you uncle.
Remember when I told you about him?"
"Yes. Your name is Seth"
"That's right my name is Seth." He smiled
"And you are a scared bitch who runs away when something bad happens"
"Ye… What?" Ryan didn't know what else to say "Who said that to you?"
But after he thought over it for a second he didn't need her to answer. He looked at Seth.
"It's okay Ryan. Trisha can't help it. And I deserve it as I said before. It's not a very big surprise that Summer is angry at me."
"Listen, Trisha baby. Auntie Summer was just kidding when she said those things. Seth is a really good guy. And he actually taught me everything I know about video games so why don't you play?"
"Okay daddy!"
Ryan walked out of the room and left the two of them together.
At first they just sat there and played No one said anything. Seth got that she just was a 5 year old and she probably didn't talk so strangers very often so he took the first step.
"So Trisha, does Summer talk a lot about me?"
"No not so much. She doesn't like doing that. She cries when she thinks about you. Why does she do that? Have you been mean to her?"
Seth had no idea what to say to her. "Yes I was a little mean to her. But I am sorry for that."
"If you say your sorry everything will be alright. Mom told me that"
"Yeah
but I don't think it is so easy for me. You have to be as cute as
you if it should work"
She giggled and they started to talk
about other stuff while playing the game.
Hours went by and Seth had to get going.
"Trisha
I have to go now. But it was really good to see you:"
"I had
fun. You are my favourite uncle!" She said and jumped up and hugged
him.
"And you are my favourite niece"
He walked out in the kitchen and said goodbye to the others and walked against the door. He heard a knock and he shouted
"It's okay Ryan I will get it. I'm by the door anyway."
Marissa heard Seth shouting and didn't react. But after a second she realized something.
"Ryan!
I asked Summer to come over yesterday."
"Yeah. What about it?"
Ryan just understood. They ran to the door
but it was too late.
Seth opened the door and everybody freezed.
SLAP
Seth felt a sticking pain on his cheek at the same time as he looked at the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
"Hello Summer!"
A/N: The beloved Summer returns. From now on she will play a lot bigger role in this story. Just so you know. I will be glad to hear some ideas. I know I've said it before. But I need them still. Review if you like it
