Seth and Summer

Ok, chapter 2 – final chapter might I add. It wasn't my intention with Marissa to… well, you'll find out as you read on but I hope you enjoy. Italics represent flashbacks – and there's a lot. Reviews most welcome please.

Chapter 2 – How Life Is.

"Surissa Hope Cohen, don't make me chase after you!"

The little 2-year-old girl giggled, and smiled at her mom. She had glossy brown hair, and big brown eyes like her dad, and a cute little button nose like Kirsten.

Summer and Seth were immensely proud that they had such a wonderful daughter that bought so much light into their life, after the drunk driver that killed Marissa 6 months ago. Ryan was devastated, Alex too. But now they could all smile again, as Surissa was their sunshine.

Ryan and Lindsay were back together and Alex had come back into town, because she felt as though Newport was her home and it's where Marissa used to be. She wanted to carry on her life there because of her.

Seth chased after his little girl and scooped her up in his arms.

"Ah ha, I've got you, you cheeky little monkey." Summer looked on and smiled at her husband and daughter. She was so happy that Seth had come into her life and given her Surissa, whose eyes reflected Marissa, and every day, Summer looked deep within them, knowing that life was going to be alright from now on.

She was 5 months pregnant with their second baby, and her and Seth already knew it was going to be a boy. They had also decided on a name – Daniel Ryan Cohen, and Ryan had yet to know. They wanted to keep it as a surprise.

Seth felt it was the right thing to do, under the circumstances as his brother and his best friend.

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"I'm lost without her. You, Summer, Lindsay and Surissa are the only thing keeping me here. I don't even have anything to remember her by – a picture, a scarf, not even share bear." Ryan reflected sadly.

Seth listened and it made him want to cry.

"You may not believe this, but things will get better. I don't know, one day it'll all make sense and something will happen to make you appreciate life again. I know that seems a long way off…"

"Yeah it does. But… thanks."

"No problem buddy."

When Seth got home to Summer that day, he told her all about it.

"Poor Ryan."

"I know. I wish there was something I could do…" Seth said dolefully.

Summer looked on sad, and then had an idea.

"How about we try for another baby?"

"Really? But wait… How would that help Ryan?" Seth asked, confused.

"Well… if it's a boy, we can name it after him."

Seth smiled. "Summer, I love you, you know that?"

"Yes." She smiled and nodded and they kissed lovingly.

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Alex made her way down the beach, where she found a source of comfort, soothing and washed away her troubles.

She missed Marissa like hell, especially as the time that Marissa was in the car, was the moment she was on her way to meet her.

Marissa was with Ryan at the time, but needed to see Alex, just one more time. So she called her and told her she was on her way.

She never came.

Summer called Anna with the bad news. She felt like she needed to know.

"No, you don't have to come back if you don't want to."

"I feel like I should. This is major."

"I know. God…" Summer sighed, trying not to cry.

"Look, I'm coming back. But it may not be straight away. There are things I need to sort out here."

"I understand. Just come here when you can." Summer sniffed.

"I will, bye for now."

"Bye Anna."

Anna turned to her girlfriend Trudy.

"There's some stuff in Newport I need to sort out, and I don't think I'll be coming back to Pittsburgh. I know now that Newport is where I belong. It wouldn't be right for us to stay together, I'm sorry."

"It's ok babe. It was fun while it lasted. Hope things turn out alright for you."

"Thanks." Anna kissed her on the cheek and went to pack her things.

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Now that Anna had returned, the group rallied round and relied on one another.

There was attraction between Alex and Anna, but Alex didn't dare admit it, afraid she would be betraying Marissa.

Anna too, held back as liking girls was a new thing for her and Trudy had been her only real relationship.

But they were friends in light of the events, and had the same taste in music, TV and jokes.

Both adored Surissa and were happy for Seth and Summer.

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"Anytime you wanna do the comic books Cohen…"

Seth laughed.

"Ok, I'll hold you to that one."

"Do you still have the Summer Breeze?" She asked.

"No… I had to sell her after she was renamed, 'gimmee sex'. Summer didn't like it at all."

Anna laughed.

"Well I can see her point!"

"So how about you An? What did ya get up to in Pittsburgh?"

"Oh, not a lot. It was good to be back though. Went to school again, college, met someone…"

"Ooh who?"

"A girl." Anna confessed.

"Wait, what?" Seth feigned surprise. "I guess I should be used to it."

"Why? What do you mean?" Anna laughed.

"Well… Marissa went through a lesbian phase with Alex, who is bisexual."

"No!"

"Yep. And for a while, they were happy. But I don't know, Marissa started having feelings for Ryan again. So Alex left, but now she's back."

"Oh. She must be pretty cut up too."

"Yeah."

"We'll get through it, don't worry."

Ok, I may do another chapter, just to round things off. Please leave me a review first! Thank you.