As Big as a House

Ryan answered the door and Summer smiled hugging him. She had been away in France visiting her father for three weeks. Ryan squeezed her, glad she was home and he wouldn't have to listen to Seths depressing voicemails three times a day. They had been back together for three months now, and he wasn't used to seeing Seth back to his old ways, infact he was pretty sure he hadn't showered or eaten the entire time she was away.

"How was France?" He asked

"Oh it was ok, it rains a lot this time of year.. and i missed everyone" She blushed a little

"Yea, Seth's been a mess, the first week he wasn't so bad, but lord between him and Mariss this week i thought i was gonna jump off a cliff" Ryan laughed.

"How's she doing?"

"She's starting to get really uncomfortable, the doctors worried she might be early, her mom's been stressing her out so that hasn't helped"

"I'll take her to the spa.." Summer smiled walking into the kitchen,

"Hey!" Sandy said kissing her on the cheek and handing her a freshly cream cheesed bagel. "Boy are we glad to see you"

Summer laughed watching Marisa waddle into the house,

"Shut up Sum" Marissa barked.

"Were not having a good morning"Ryan said in an attempt to warn everyone of her latest mood swing.

"Wheres Seth?" Kirsten asked walking into the kitchen. Summer could tell by the look on her face something was up.

"Ummm i think he's still in the pool house getting dressed..." Sandy said "Everything ok?"

"Yea... yes..." Kirsten answered too quickly running to the pool house to find her son.

Seth was starteled as his mother stormed into the room shutting and locking the door behind her.

"We need to talk" She said simply. Seth watched as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a small black box. His jaw dropped, he had been looking all over for it.

"Oh thank god..." Seth said thankful he hadnt lost a $50,000 dollar ring before he had even given it to her. He reached for it and Kirsten pulled it away. "Mom..."

"Seth... are you sure about this... have you thought this through...?" She stuttered

"Mom your not going to talk me out of this, i love her, i dont want anyone but her and not just for now... forever. I was planning on talking to her father at the yacht party tonight" Seth explained. "You didn't show her this did you?" He said panicking.

"No" Kirsten said handing him the velvet box a large smile spreading over her face. "I won't tell anyone"

"thanks mom" he sighed."I don't even know if i'm going to do it yet..." he said sadly

"I thought you just said you were sure" Kirsten said confused

"I am... but i dont know about her... i dont think i could handle it if she said no" He sighed walking out of the room and toward the main house, shoving the black box into his pocket.

He had tried to convince himself that there was no way she would say no, not after everything they had been through... they always ended up back together, that had to count for something right? Besides he had a good job... he loved her more then anyone else ever could... and he could make her happy and take care of her. But deep down he thought there was no way she would marry him, after all this was Summer he was talking about.

Walking past the pool he looked up, to see Summer walking toward him. "Hi" She smiled jumping into his arms.

Seth squeezed her tightly a smile spreading over his face. "God i missed you"

"I missed you too" She smiled. Seth couldn't help it anymore and leaned down to kiss her. "I love you" She whispered.

"Don't ever leave me again" Seth said still smiling like crazy.

"I told my dad about everything that happened... he asked me to tell you he said thank you... for looking out for me"

"I guess that's a good sign right?" Seth laughed, Summers father had never been particularly fond of him.

"So Marissas as big as a house now..." Summer laughed glancing back into the kitchen.

"Yea... i have a feeling she's getting close, She's been in a lot of pain latley..." Seth was interrupted by a scream from the kitchen and knew immediatley what was happening. They ran into the kitchen to see Ryan with his mouth haning open, a look of pure panic on his face. Kirsten was already on the phone and Marissa was screaming.

"Holy crap" Seth said.

"Hey Riss... whats going on... are you ok?" Summer said running to her side.

"Sum it hurts... i think its the baby... somethings wrong" Marissa said grabbing her friends hand.

"Lets get her to the hospital" Seth said helping her up. "RYAN... DUDE" He laughed trying to snap his brother out of it.

"RYAN GOD DAMN IT" Marissa screamed

"Ok.. ok" Ryan said helping her outside to the car.

Ryan sat outside in the waiting room tapping his foot nervously. He hadn'd said much, not that that was out of the ordinary, but under the circumstances, Seth was wondering how his brother was holding up. He sat down next to him not sure what exactly to say.

"Just tell me she's gonna be ok, that they're gonna be ok" Ryan said worried about the baby too.

"Ryan it's Marissa were talking about here, when have you known her to ever give up without a fight" Seth said patting him on the back. "They are both gonna be ok,. soon they'll be a little atwood running around the house, and you guys will get married."

Ryan smiled a little. At first he was petrified of being a father, he had never had one, until Sandy that is. But the more the thought about it, the more he loved the idea of marrying Marissa and starting a family. He let out a long sigh

"I'm gonna propose to Summer" Seth said trying to distract him. Ryans head snapped over to look at him.

"What?" He laughed.

"Yea... I'm gonna ask for her fathers blessing at the Yacht party... i probably wont ask her until after the wedding, but i'm definatley doing this" Seth smiled.

"Wow" Ryan said "Well thats awesome man, congrats"

"well we'll see if she says yes first" Seth laughed nervously.

"Seth she's going to say yes, its summers lifes ambition to be a newpsie" Ryan laughed. "Besides, she loves you. If there were any two people that were meant to be together its you and Summer"

"Yea, i hope so" He sighed. Looking down the hallway he saw his mother, father and Summer coming back from the cafeteria with coffee.

The doctor came out and they all stood waiting for news.

"Is she ok?" Ryan asked anxiously. The doctor smiled and he relaxed a litle.

"Well she's in labor" He laughed. "So i came to get the father"

"But she's not due for another month...what about the baby?" Kirsten asked.

"The baby stands a much better chance this way, I'm sorry i wish i could explain further but i have to get back to the mother, i just didn't want Ryan to miss the birth"

"Ok lets go" Ryan sighed following the doctor.