Summary:

Summer got pregnant in college, and instead of telling Seth, she ran away to New York. 5 years later, she gets a call from her dad's lawyer, telling her that her father just died in a car accident and his will has left everything to her. Summer has to return to Newport and face everyone and everything she left behind years ago.

Disclaimer: I do not own the OC or any characters

CHAPTER 6

Summer sat at the kitchen table, slowly sipping her coffee and enjoying the few minutes of peace she had before her kids were up. Suddenly her thoughts were shattered by the ring of the doorbell. She stood up and made her way to the door, a confused look on her face.

When she opened it, she was met by Seth, who was standing nervously on the step. "Hey Summer," he said.

"Hi," Summer answered coolly, not moving to let him inside. Yesterday when Zach and Maddie had come home, all they had talked about was how fun Seth was and how much they couldn't wait to see him again.

"So, I wondering if I could spend the day with Zach and Maddie," Seth said.

"Actually, I was planning on taking them shopping today," Summer lied. She had actually planned on having the twins spend the day with Marissa and Ryan.

"Oh," Seth said, a little disappointedly, "Well maybe you could call me when you get home and we could go get dinner or something."

"Sure," Summer said, telling herself that it wouldn't be happening.

"Okay," Seth said, "I'll talk to you sometime later."

"Bye," Summer said, closing the door.

"Bye," he called back, walking to his car.

An hour later, Summer, Zach and Maddie walked up to Marissa and Ryan's front door. "Can I ring the doorbell?" Maddie asked.

"Sure sweetie," Summer said, grinning at her daughter.

"Yay," Maddie said, pressing the button.

A few seconds later, the door was opened by Marissa. "Hey," she said, reaching down and pulling Zach and Maddie into a hug.

"Hi Auntie Marissa," they said in unison.

Marissa and Summer laughed and Marissa stood up. "How about you guys go get the cookies I made for you in the kitchen while I say good bye to your mom," she suggested.

"Okay," they both said, running to the kitchen.

Marissa chuckled and turned to Summer, "So, how'd it go with Seth?"

"They had a lot of fun," Summer said, trying to sound happy.

Marissa raised her eyebrows and Summer sighed. "They did have a lot of fun. When they came home, he was all they talked about. Seth this and Seth that. When can we see him again? Stuff like that. It just hurt my feelings," Summer said, feeling a little embarrassed.

Marissa sighed, " Don't worry. It'll get better."

"I hope so," Summer said.

"So what time should I expect you back?" Marissa asked, changing the subject.

"I don't know. I have an interview at 11:00 and an interview at 1:00. So maybe by 2:00 or 3:00," Summer said, "Is that a problem?"

"No, we love having them here," Marissa said glancing at her watch, "but if you want to make that interview then you better hurry."

Summer looked down at her own watch, which read 10:15. "I have to go," Summer called as she rushed down to her car.

"Okay," Marissa called back, giving Summer a wave.

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At 2:00 Seth walked up to Marissa and Ryan's door. He pressed the doorbell and heard the ringing echoing through the house. He waited a few minutes before the door was opened by Marissa, wearing a swimsuit top and jean shorts, holding a glass of lemonade. "Hey," she said, giving a bright smile.

"Hey," Seth replied, "I hope I'm not interrupting anything. I was just wondering if Ryan wanted to do something."

"Um… you can ask him," Marissa said, moving away from the doorway, allowing Seth room to walk through.

"Would you like something to drink?" Marissa asked.

"No thanks. Where's Ryan?" Seth asked as Marissa walked into the kitchen.

"He's out back with Zach and Maddie," Marissa called to Seth.

Seth stopped walking and headed back towards the kitchen. "Is Summer here too?" he asked, suddenly feeling unsure of his visit.

"No, she had some job interviews," Marissa told Seth as she looked through the refrigerator for something to eat.

"Uh…okay," Seth said. The doorbell rang again.

"Would you mind getting that?" Marissa asked, still looking for something to eat.

Seth shrugged and walked towards the front door, still in shock that Summer had lied to him about the kids. The doorbell rang again and Seth quickened his pace.

Just had he reached the door, it opened and Summer stepped inside. "Hello is anyone here?" she called out.

"Actually I was just coming to get that," Seth said, sticking his hands in his pockets and walking towards Summer. "So, you took the kids shopping today?" he asked.

Summer gulped, "Um…let me explain."

"Explain what?" Seth practically shouted.

"Uh…um…uh," Summer said, at a loss for words.

"So what exactly do you have to explain?" Seth asked, the anger inside him boiling. "Maybe you want to explain why you lied about what the kids were doing today? Or why you brought them to Ryan and Marissa instead of me?"

"You know what Seth," Summer said, her eyes flashing dangerously, "I've raised these kids for fie years. And we've been happy. Then in one day you come into the picture and steal away all their attention. It's like 'mommy who?' "

"Well it's not my fault is it?" Seth shouted. "You're the one who ran away. If I had known, I would have helped you."

"Well it's not fair that you're their new favorite person," Summer shot back.

Seth rolled his eyes. "You know what's not fair?" he asked. "What's not fare is that I missed five years of my children's lives. I didn't even know about them. I don't think that's fair," Seth retorted.

Summer glared at Seth before stomping away to the backyard. Seth angrily followed her and as they passed by the kitchen, Marissa followed them out. "Stay here," Marissa said to Seth as she passed him.

"Maddie, Zach. It's time to go," Summer told her two kids as she walked into the backyard.

"But mommy we was having fun," her daughter said.

Summer smiled at her daughter's slight mistake in her speech. "I know sweetie, but it's time to go now," Summer said.

The twins grudgingly nodded and climbed out of the pool. They walked over to Marissa who was holding towels for each one.

Marissa looked over at Summer. "Why don't you go wait inside, Ry and I will dry the kids off," Marissa said.

Ryan gave his wife a questioning look before walking over to help her while Summer stepped back into the house. Seth was standing at the door waiting.

"Just go," Summer said.

Seth glared at her. "I have just as much right to see them as you do," he protested indignantly.

Summer gave him a weary look. "Just leave. I'll call and work this out later," she said, pushing him towards the doorway.

"You can't make me leave," Seth said, stopping.

"Just go Seth!" she shouted at him.

Seth didn't even flinch at her loud voice. "No," he said.

Summer sighed. "Look, do you really want the kid's to walk in and see us fighting?" she said wearily.

Seth thought about it for a moment and shook his head 'no'. "I guess your right about that one, "he said. "But I'll be calling you soon. And I expect to see them."

Summer nodded and continued pushing Seth towards the door. She opened it and practically shoved him outside. "This isn't over," he said before she closed the door in his face.

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"You guys ready?" Summer asked her kids cheerfully.

"Sure mommy," both replied.

"Thank you so much for taking the kids today," Summer said, turning to Marissa and Ryan.

Both raised their eyebrows as if expecting an explanation to what had happened. "I'll cal you later," Summer said, grabbing each of her child's hands and leading them out to her new car.

"I'll be waiting by the phone," Marissa called to Summer jokingly as Summer got into the driver's seat.

Summer gave her a small smile before starting the car and driving off.

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Emma dialed the phone number she knew so well and waited a few rings before it was picked up. "Hello?" a sleepy voice answered.

"Hey," Emma replied. "I have some bad news." She waited a few seconds for a response but when she didn't receive any she continued. "We had to postpone the wedding."

"WHAT?" Jonathon roared.

"Sorry babe. But I still plan on marrying him and then divorcing him for all he's worth," she said.

"That's just gonna make it longer before we can be together," Jonathon replied.

"I know. But just think about all the money we're gonna get from one of Newport's most eligible bachelors," she said giggling.

"Are you sure you'll be able to get everything?" Jonathon questioned.

"Of course," the woman scoffed. "Seth's so oblivious its funny."

"Oh, okay. Well I have to go," he said.

"Fine, but give me a call tomorrow," Emma said.

"Sure thing," Jonathon replied before Emma flipped her phone closed.

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Seth sat in his car in front of his apartment. "Stupid, stupid, stupid," he repeated over and over again as he hit his head against the steering wheel. How could he have let Summer make him leave? He should've demanded to spend time with his children, but instead he'd let Summer push him out of their lives.

Seth got out of his car and walked up to his apartment. Emma's car was already in the parking lot, meaning that she was probably upstairs, waiting for him with some fancy dinner.

Sighing he opened the door and was indeed faced with Emma, who had cooked a lavish dinner. "How was you day?" she asked, coming over and giving him a kiss.

"Fine," Seth lied. "How was yours?"

"Oh just peachy," Emma replied.

Seth felt like rolling his eyes at the comment but instead sat down at the table. "What's for dinner?" He already felt like an old married person…and he wasn't even married yet.

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So, there's the next chapter. I hope you liked it. Sorry it took so long to get up, but the end of school was really busy and I've been working. So I haven't had time to write. I'll try and update sooner but there's no guaranties.