Ryan awoke early the next morning immediately feeling the weight of Marissa's body pressed against his. Her head remained on his chest as she continued to sleep peacefully, her body rising and falling with Ryan's steady breathing. Marissa's left arm ran down the side of her and Ryan's bodies, their fingers intertwined under the comforter. Ryan blinked his eyes quickly, and let out a large yawn. He turned his head, staring mindlessly out the window. Marissa stirred ever so slightly, turning her face into Ryan's chest and smiling as she inhaled his scent. Ryan turned his head again, looking down at Marissa. He squeezed her hand softly, and she brought her head up, her chin now resting on Ryan's chest.

Ryan: Hey…

Marissa smiled and slid her body up Ryan's; she placed a soft kiss on his neck, and lay her head next to Ryan's, on the pillow.

Marissa: Morning.

Suddenly, Marissa let out a small sigh and closed her eyes again.

Marissa: I don't want to go home…

Ryan smiled and wrapped his free arm around Marissa's waist.

Ryan: When is checkout?

Marissa raised her head, shooting a look towards the nightstand. She let out a groan and nuzzled her face deep into Ryan's neck.

Marissa: Too soon…

Ryan smiled and ran his hand up and down Marissa's back.

Ryan: How soon?

Marissa: Two hours.

He leaned in, and placed a soft kiss on Marissa's temple. She let out a grateful moan, and shifted her body off of Ryan's. They each turned onto their sides, facing the other.

Ryan: You want to go get some breakfast before we go?

Marissa: Mmm…breakfast, huh?

Ryan: You hungry?

Marissa looked up at Ryan, a smile creeping onto her face. She inched closer to Ryan, closing the remaining space between their bodies.

Marissa: Y'know, I do have a small craving…

Ryan's eyebrows perked up, a smile creeping onto his face as well.

Marissa: …for a certain…something…

Ryan: Whatever could that be?

Marissa's smile grew larger as her lips inched towards Ryan's.

Marissa: Take a wild guess…

Ryan smiled, but it was short lived. Marissa pressed her lips hard against Ryan's, and pulled his body on top of hers.

Ryan snuck up behind Marissa, snaking his arms around her waist. He leaned over her shoulder and placed a kiss on her cheek.

Ryan: You ready?

Marissa: Almost…

Marissa reached across the bathroom counter, gathering her things that were scattered about. Ryan let his chin rest on Marissa's shoulder, as he watched her in the mirror. Marissa zipped up a small bag full of her things, and turned in Ryan's arms.

Marissa: I think I'm ready for breakfast now.

Ryan smiled and leaned in, placing a soft kiss on the tip of Marissa's nose.

Ryan: You already had breakfast…

Marissa giggled and looked into Ryan's eyes.

Marissa: Well, you...

Marissa raised her arm, and tapped her finger against Ryan's chest a few times.

Marissa: …don't count.

Ryan smiled and caught Marissa's lips with his own. When they parted, they stood still in the small motel bathroom, each one of their foreheads resting on the others.

Ryan: There's a small café up the street we could go to…

Marissa smiled and leaned in again, placing a small quick kiss on Ryan's lips.

Marissa: Let's go.

After leaving Cabo San Lucas the previous morning, Seth and Summer had spent the majority of their day waiting around impatiently and trying to find some sort of immediate transportation home. After almost twenty-four hours, the two of them sat in the very back row of a Greyhound bus.

Summer: Eww! I can't believe I'm riding on a Greyhound.

Seth: It could be worse…

Summer glanced around at the array of people scattered around the bus.

Summer: Worse than this? I don't think so.

Seth: Well, what did you want to do? Stay there!

Summer: Why not! I still don't know exactly why we left.

Seth: You're the one that freaked out when he stayed out all night.

Summer: I was worried!

Seth: You were jealous!

Summer: I…

Summer's mouth remained open, but sound ceased to be heard. Seth stared at her for a few seconds, and then let out a deep breath. He turned his head and stared out the window at the passing terrain. Summer continued to stare at him, although Seth was oblivious.

Summer: Apparently, I wasn't the only one.

Seth turned his head quickly, looking at Summer.

Seth: It's probably safe to say that everybody involved was jealous…

Summer: Yeah…

Seth: I've said it before, triangles have sharp edges…

Summer glanced down at the dirty floor of the bus.

Summer: …I'm sorry.

Summer looked back up at Seth.

Seth: Me too.

A small smile appeared on Summer's face, and in turn appeared on Seth's as well. He reached over, and took hold of Summer's hand. She shifted in her seat and moved her body close to Seth's, laying her head on his shoulder. The two sat in silence for quite some time, both staring out the tinted window. Suddenly, Summer raised her head, looking up at Seth.

Summer: So…we're okay, right?

Seth looked down at Summer and smiled.

Seth: We're good.

Ryan and Marissa stepped hand in hand out of the small beachfront café, after having their literal breakfast. They slowly walked towards the parking lot, approaching Marissa's Mustang.

Marissa: Will you drive?

Ryan: Yeah.

Ryan and Marissa stopped next to the passenger door of Marissa's car. She fished into her purse, and pulled out a set of keys, giving them to Ryan.

Marissa: Thanks.

Marissa reached over, making a move for the door handle. Ryan moved slightly and caught her hand in his; he brought her hand up to his lips, and placed a soft kiss on it.

Ryan: Thank you…

Marissa looked slightly confused, but was smiling largely nonetheless.

Ryan: …for this…

Ryan looked down at the ground for a moment.

Ryan: …for everything.

Ryan looked up, his eyes locking with Marissa's.

Marissa: You're welcome.

A smile broke onto Ryan's face, as he leaned into Marissa, pressing her back against the car. Their lips met in a soft kiss that broke a few seconds later. Ryan reached over and pulled the passenger side door open, waiting a beat for Marissa to settle into the car, before closing the door behind her. He quickly made his way around the car, settling himself in and easing the car out of the parking lot and onto the road, heading towards Newport Beach.

Ryan pulled Marissa's red Mustang up the Cohen driveway, bringing it to a slow halt outside the front door. The car doors opened in unison and they each stepped out. Ryan turned, taking a few steps towards the trunk.

Marissa: Leave it…

Ryan looked over his shoulder at Marissa who was already half way to the door.

Marissa: …let's just go in.

Ryan nodded and turned around, following Marissa into the house. The two walked slowly through the house, Ryan's arm snaking around Marissa's waist as they stepped into the kitchen. Sandy sat at the kitchen table, a pile of loose-leaf papers sitting in front of him. He looked up as Ryan and Marissa entered.

Sandy: Hey! How was Santa Barbara?

Sandy stood up from the table and took a few steps into the middle of the kitchen.

Ryan: It was great.

Marissa looked at Ryan, and then to Sandy, smiling in agreement.

Ryan: Where's Sam?

Sandy let out a small laugh, and looked at Ryan.

Sandy: Missed her, huh?

Ryan smiled and looked down at the floor.

Ryan: I really realized…

Ryan looked back up at Sandy.

Ryan: …she completely dictates my life, but…I can't imagine my life without her.

Sandy smiled once again, and nodded his head.

Sandy: She's in the pool house…

Ryan nodded his head and portrayed his classic half smile. His arm slipped from around Marissa's waist, and his hand found it's way to Marissa's. The two walked through the kitchen, and out the back doors, heading towards the pool house.

The shades on the pool house were drawn to their usual halfway point, and a distinct light could be seen from inside the room. Ryan pulled the door to the pool house open, and he and Marissa stepped inside. They immediately heard the sound of Samantha's soft giggle and found Seth lying on his back, sprawled out on the pool house bed. Samantha was propped up on his stomach, Seth's fingers running up and down her stomach, tickling her. His head popped up as Ryan and Marissa entered, a large smile appearing on his face.

Seth: Hey guys!

Marissa: Hey, Seth.

Ryan: So, I'm guessing things didn't work out so well in Cabo…

Just then, Summer stepped out of the bathroom, immediately drawing everybody's attention.

Marissa: Sum? What are you doing here?

Seth: Contrary to what I thought, Ryan…somehow, it all worked out perfectly.

Marissa: Wait…so you two are back together?

Summer made her way back to the bed, a large smile on her face. Seth sat up on the bed, holding Sam in his lap. The two looked between each other and then back at their friends, their smiles growing larger by the minute.

Marissa: Oh my God! I'm so happy for you guys!

Marissa immediately rushed over to Summer, the two enveloping each other in a large hug. Ryan smiled and walked towards Seth.

Ryan: So, what happened?

Seth: It's kinda a long story.

Ryan laughed and shook his head slightly.

Ryan: That's not surprising…

Seth nodded his head and bobbed his knee up and down a few times, looking at Samantha.

Seth: Y'know man, I think she missed me…

Ryan smiled and extended his hands down towards Samantha. She looked up at Ryan, a smile beaming brightly across her face; she waved her hands in the air wanting Ryan to hold her. Seth passed her off, and Ryan hoisted Sam into his arms, placing a small kiss on her head.

Ryan: Hey, Sam…

She let out a small giggle and brought her hands to Ryan's face. Ryan smiled, leaning his head towards Samantha's. Marissa made her way back towards Ryan, Samantha's face lighting up again when she saw her approaching.

Marissa: Hey, you…

Marissa spoke with a large smile on her face, her hands reaching up, playing with Samantha's hair, and running her fingers down Samantha's cheek. Marissa glanced over at Ryan and found him looking intently at her, a smile plastered on his face. She smiled up at him, and leaned in, placing a soft kiss on Ryan's lips.

Seth: Please…not in front of the child.

Ryan and Marissa pulled away from each other, looking only slightly embarrassed. They peered over at Seth and Summer, who had moved onto the bed, taking a seat next to Seth, his hand sitting tangled with hers, in Summer's lap. Ryan and Marissa moved to the bed as well, each taking a seat across from Seth and Summer. Ryan set Samantha on the middle of the bed, allowing her to crawl around freely. The four teens all glanced around at each other, large smiles on their faces.

Seth: It's good to be back…

They each smiled again, exchanging laughs this time.

Marissa: It really is.