Heartache
I never intended for R/M to happen in this story. It's always been about M/A for me and that's how it's going to stay. Sorry.
Chapter 10 – More Surprises"Summer, please do it!"
"Coop!"
Marissa and Summer were arguing because now 9 months pregnant, Marissa thought Summer should take a picture to remember the moment.
"Go on Sum! Please, for me?" Seth encouraged.
"Ok, ok. I feel so fat though."
"You are not fat. It's twins." Marissa smiled and stood in front of Summer, getting ready to apply the make up.
Seth stood behind the camera. "Come on, smile for me honey. You're beautiful."
After 3 pictures, Summer suddenly felt something, a twinge in her stomach, water flowing down her legs…
"Coop, would you call an ambulance for me please?"
"What is it, are you ok?" Seth asked, stepping out from behind the camera.
"It's the babies. My waters have broke."
Marissa's mouth had dropped to the floor and Seth had come to Summer, helping to support her.
"Coop, don't just stand there!" She cried.
Marissa called an ambulance, which arrived in no time. Summer was wheeled into the ambulance and Seth followed her.
"I'll call everyone and let them know." Marissa said.
"Thank you." Seth said, before the ambulance drove away.
"Hey riss what's up?"
"It's Summer, she's in labour."
"Ok, well hold on I'll come right away."
"Ok, if you're sure."
"Yes, don't worry." Ryan put the phone down and sighed. "Cancel the meeting I had planned please, Rex. Marissa needs me."
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At the hospital, Marissa waited for more news. Summer was in labour room 1 with Seth.
"It's happened!" Seth came rushing out to Marissa. "Come in, come and see!"
It had been a long birth but it was worth it. Sticky from sweat and exhaustion, Summer had welcomed Millie Anna Cohen and Joshua Brady Cohen into the world.
"Oh they are perfect Sum, really they are." Marissa cooed.
"I know. Where's Ryan?" Summer asked quietly.
"Oh, he's on his way." Marissa replied.
But maybe someone would beat him to it. A knock on the door surprised them all…
"Alex?"
"Marissa?"
"What are you doing here?"
I came to see you. And Seth, and Summer. Congratulations." She walked over.
Stroking Millie Anna's cheek, Alex looked up at Marissa.
Marissa, who's throat was as dry as earth and her heart that was pounding like a drum.
"Ryan's on his way." She managed to say.
"Oh, well I'd better go. I'll be outside." Alex left as quietly as she came in, and when she was gone, Seth and Summer turned to face Marissa.
"I didn't know she'd be here… I'm so sorry Coop."
"It's ok, really. I think I'm just going to get some fresh air."
"Ok."
Alex was stood outside, smoking a cigarette.
"Bad habit." Marissa said.
Alex gave a half smile. "I've missed you."
Marissa hung her head. "Alex, I'm married now."
"Yeah." Alex fought back a laugh. "Isn't that ironic? I've been waiting Marissa. For you, for us."
"It's not been easy… I think I married the wrong person." Marissa confessed.
Alex looked up and smiled some more. "You want to be with me too?"
Marissa smiled. "Yes."
"But how?"
"We'll find a way." Marissa said mischievously and kissed Alex.
Seth and Summer gazed adoringly at their son and daughter.
"She has your eyes." Seth murmured.
"And he already has your hair." Summer laughed a little, stroking one of Joshua's curls.
"Marissa's been gone a long time. And mom, Ryan and dad aren't here yet."
"Mmm, I'm just glad it's us at this moment."
"Me too." He smiled and kissed her forehead.
Outside, Marissa and Alex were still kissing, but walked behind an ambulance so they couldn't be seen.
Marissa broke away, laughing.
"I think I've been out here long enough. Ryan might be there. Call me later ok?"
"Ok." Alex said and walked off. "Tell Summer and Seth I said bye."
"Ok." With another mischievous smile, Marissa went back inside the hospital.
She found Ryan already there, in the room holding Joshua.
"Hey." He turned to her. "Makes you think about having one of our own, doesn't it?"
Marissa put on a smile and nodded meekly. How could she put herself through that when she wasn't in love with him? Lying to him and pretending? She turned away.
"How long has Summer been asleep?" She asked quietly.
"About half an hour." Ryan replied. "Seth's gone home to get a few things."
"I should go call my mom to tell her about Summer. I'm sure she'd want to know."
"Ok." Ryan nodded as Marissa opened the door. "Love you." She stopped and gave a half smile.
"You too."
Covering up lies was easy, meaning them, well that was hard.
Marissa dialled Alex's number. "Can I see you later?"
"Of course." Alex hadn't even had time to say hello, but she knew the voice straight away.
"Where are you?"
"The Mermaid Inn, room 202. I'll be waiting."
Marissa sighed and smiled. "I can't wait to see you."
"I can't wait to see you too." Alex said playfully.
"Ok… I'd better go, I'll see you when I see you."
Alex laughed and rang off.
Then Marissa dialled her mom's number.
"Hey sweetie."
"Hi, I'm at the hospital. Summer's had her babies."
"Really? What great news! I'll be there right away."
"Ok, bye."
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Everyone, except Alex was now in the hospital room with Seth and Summer.
"Can I hold them?" Kirsten asked.
"Of course you can." Summer smiled.
"Oh, they're so tiny. I'm afraid that I'll break them." Kirsten gave a nervous chuckle.
Sandy stood behind her.
"So Summer, how long are they keeping you in?"
"They said two days at the most, but I really want to go home with Seth and our babies so we can be a real family."
Summer smiled up at Seth, who kissed her forehead.
"I'm am surprised at how relaxed you are son." Sandy commented. "You have matured into the man your mother and I raised you to be. We're proud of you."
"Aww, thanks dad."
Ryan and Marissa looked on, standing beside one another. On the surface, it appeared there were no problems; none that the eye could see anyway.
Everyone thought of them as the perfect couple, the strong and united couple. But it was just a front. Kirsten turned to them.
"How about you guys? Does it make you think of having one of your own?" Her eyes were hopeful and sparkling.
"Yes, are you trying yet?" Julie asked, smiling brightly.
Ryan opened his mouth to speak, but was halted by Marissa's.
"We wouldn't want to steal Summer's thunder right now…"
"But in the future…" Ryan trailed off.
No one was surprised that they hadn't started trying; they were a working couple; strong and independent. They thought it would happen in time.
Kirsten handed Millie Anna to Seth, who fussed and cooed over her, and stood by Summer's side.
They were the happy, in love couple that were joined at the hip. Perfect in every way. Marissa gave a sad smile and spoke out loud.
"I have to go and phone to cancel some of my appointments. I'll come back later Sum."
"Ok." She smiled and Marissa kissed her cheek.
"Bye everyone. See you at home Ry."
"See ya." He kissed her lips and she made a swift exit, leaving Summer and her family behind.