AN: Hey everyone, thanks so much for reviewing the other chapter! Please please keep them coming! Ok here is the next chapter. I personally think this chapter and the next one are very happy fun filled. I have the story planned out but its just hard getting the ideas written down! im pretty sure it will come together though with practise! Please review to give me some inspiration!

"Family day out"

Kirsten's head was resting on her husband's chest as the couple slept. The morning sun was shining in through the window and Kirsten's eyes began to flutter. She was too comfortable to move and loved waking up beside her husband in the mornings. Usually Sandy was already away surfing but not today. She felt her husbands arm hold her tighter and kiss her on her forehead.

"Morning sunshine"

Kirsten rolled on top of him and kissed him lightly.

"Morning" she purred.

Sandy gladly accepted her kisses and lightly kissed her again.

"Wow I can get use to waking up like this"

Kirsten gently rolled off him and they faced each other, touching each others foreheads.

"Are you going to see Ella Today?"

"Sandy," she paused.

"Kirsten" he chuckled. Kirsten smiled back a seductive grin and Sandy kissed her forehead.

"I was wondering, do you think they would let Ella out of hospital for a few hours? I think it would be awesome to take her to the beach. I don't think she has ever been there before"

"I don't see why not, although it probably depends on how she is doing. If they wrapped her up and she came out for an hour or so I don't see the problem"

"Do you think she would like to go to the beach?"

"Honey I think she would love it, and hey why not make a family day out of it. The boys could take Summer and Marissa. I'll take the day off work and we can have a big family picnic. I think Ella would love that."

"Sweetie, I don't think I have thank you. It mean's so much to me, and I don't expect you to do all this but I'm glad you are".

Sandy kissed Kirsten on the lips replying "Baby, I have fallen for Ella too and I too want to spend as much time as I can with her, if that's ok with you"

"I think Ella would like that, and I love spending all my time with my sexy husband"

Sandy laughed and kissed her again. Their kisses got more passionate but suddenly they heard a loud thump down the stairs.

"Mom, Dad a little help here" they head their son shout.

"Man, he fell down the stairs again, I swear that child of ours" Sandy quickly got up out of the bed and threw Kirsten her robe.

"Coming son" he yelled.

"Hannah that's great thank you so much, Ok ill see you soon" Kirsten put down the phone and a smile appeared on her face.

"She allowed to go?" Sandy asked.

Kirsten nodded and went over and put her arms around Seth and Ryan at the table.

"Oh no she wants to cook, don't you mother" Seth said sarcastically.

"No smarty pants, I was wondering would you boys like to ask your ladies to a day out at the beach today. Your father and I are taking Ella a little girl from the hospital for a picnic and we think she would love to see you all too"

Seth and Ryan looked at each other before Ryan finally replied

"Kirsten I think that's awesome, really" He reached up and to Kirsten's surprise he hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. Sandy looked on at the pair's interaction and knew that hug would make Kirsten's day.

"Thank you honey, So Seth what about you, you interested?"

"Ok mom first of all you have to promise me you will never say smarty pants ever ever again. I think Summer would love that. Although Ella's new word will probably be "ew"

"Great, ok so I guess we better get ready. I think we should go soon enough so it's not to hot for her, because I don't want her getting sick on us"

"Ok baby, you go collect Ella, I'll go get the picnic ready, boy's you go pick up the girls and we will meet here in an hour"

Kirsten was greeted at the front doors of the hospital with a very excited Ella sitting in a small wheelchair. She was wearing a long pink dress, which was covered in a blanket and she had a little straw hat on her with a small flower printed at the front. Kirsten smiled as Ella waved frantically at her.

Kirsten ran up the pathway and embraced Ella in a small hug.

"Kirsten we are going for a picnic, I have never gone for a picnic before ever. I was never at a beach before either"

"Well Ella Bella are you excited? Sandy is at home making the food and my sons and their girlfriends are coming too, we are going to have a big family day out"

"Do you like my dress? I got it for my birthday this year"

"I love your dress honey, so you want to go for a ride to see my house?"

"Sure will Sandy be there, I like him" she replied.

"Yeah honey Sandy is there and so are Seth, Ryan, Summer and Marissa".

Kirsten gently lifted Ella out of her wheelchair and put her in the back of the car. She fastened her seat beat and Ella continued to smile.

The drive to the Cohen resident was quick as Ella entertained Kirsten with her singing and many "Knock Knock" jokes.

Sandy opened the front door when he heard the car pull up and he greeted his wife with a kiss and when he opened the back door Ella outstretched her arms to Sandy. Sandy scooped her tiny body into his arms and kissed her forehead.

"You excited Ella?" he asked.

He carried her inside and she was introduced to the rest of the crew.

Summer and Marissa decided to take Ella for a tour of the house while Kirsten and Sandy got the picnic ready.

Kirsten stood at the door while Seth and Ryan were teaching Ella how to play the playstation. Sandy came up beside her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Feels good doesn't it?" he whispered.

"Look at them all, she just fits in. It's like she is part of the family"

"She is" Sandy reassured her before kissing her temple. "Let's get going he yelled into the family room and laughed as Ella shouted "YAY"

Seth and Ryan drove the girls in the Range Rover while Sandy drove the other girls. The trunk was filled with blankets, balls, buckets, spades, towels and surf boards.

"Are we there yet" Ella asked as they just pulled out of the driveway.

Kirsten laughed with Sandy and Sandy said

"Not yet honey, just hold on a little longer"

Ella's eyes widened when the car stopped. Kirsten gently carried her from the car while Sandy unloaded the trunk. The other kids ran towards them and took Ella from Kirsten's arms.

"Come on Ella, you want to go for a walk and collect some shells" Seth asked.

"Ok be careful with her ok, make sure her hat stays on her head and don't be long. We are going to find a place in the shade" Kirsten directed.

Sandy and Kirsten placed the blankets in a shaded area of the beach. They watched in amusement as the kids played. Summer and Marissa were dragging Seth towards the water and Ryan was gently holding Ella who was shouting "Throw him in, throw him in"

Ryan held Ella's tiny body in his arms as he watched Seth race along the beach with Summer on his back. Ella giggled as Seth spun Summer around in a circle. Marissa, bored with the game, made her way up the beach toward the picnic. She tickled Ella under the chin as she passed, "You want anything, Ella? Juice, chocolate… a sandwich?" Marissa offered delicately. Ella shook her head.

"No thanks." She turned back to Ryan and flung her arms around his neck, "You're really big." She said frowning. Ryan turned to study her soft features twisted in confusion.

"I am?" he said mirroring her expression. Ella nodded frantically and Ryan continued, "Well Seth is taller than me," he reasoned. Ella laughed loudly.

"No silly! I mean you're BIG!" she said emphasising the word big by waving her hands around, "You have big shoulders and fat arms." She said squeezing his bicep. Ryan laughed.

"Yeah I am. And that means that I can do this." Just as he finished he lifted Ella above his head and onto his shoulders. She squealed out loud and he pulled her back down, "Are you okay? I'm sorry did I hurt you?" he said trying to find the damage. Ella chuckled.

"I'm fine you just scared me." Ryan grinned.

"Oh really?" he put her back on his shoulders and jogged gently toward Summer and Seth making sure he wasn't jerking Ella around too much. When he reached the couple he winked at Summer, "Hey guys, Ella says I'm big but I think she's the biggest." He said and placed his hands on her back to make sure she didn't fall. Summer smirked.

"Oh yeah Ella Bella, you're the biggest I can't even reach you!" she said tiptoeing up to reach her. Ella grabbed Summer's hand.

"Yes you can but I bet you can't catch us!" Ryan took the hint and ran away from Summer and Seth who were chasing them both up the beach.

Kirsten leaned back into her husband's arms and watched as the kids played at the shore. Kirsten smiled inwardly as she watched Ella in Ryan's arms giggling at Seth and Summer. Sandy brushed the hair away from her eyes and kissed her forehead gently. "She's having a good time, baby." He said watching her smile, "Because of you." He whispered. Kirsten sighed.

"I just think she needs more fun in her life. I know she loves the kids at the hospital but… maybe just getting away from it for a while. I think it'd do her good." Sandy remained silent and watched Marissa make her way up the beach.

"Hey guys," she greeted happily.

"So how goes it with Ella?" Sandy asked as Marissa sat down on the sand.

"Oh my God she is the most awesome little girl ever. She's just so sweet," Marissa cooed. Kirsten sat bolt upright.

"Sandy." She said warningly. Sandy followed his wife's gaze to Ryan and Ella. Ella was on Ryan's shoulders and he was running up the beach away from Summer and Seth. "Sandy, he's gonna hurt her! She's too fragile." She said panicked.

"Come on baby. She's not made of glass. She's fine with Ryan. He can take care of her don't worry."

"But Sandy if he drops her…"

"Kirsten, don't wrap her in cotton wool. Let her be a kid. She's fine." He said pulling her back down onto his chest. He could still feel the tension in her body but as Ryan pulled her back into his arms she relaxed.

Kirsten felt her heart slow down. She didn't want to be overbearing and smothering but she just panicked when she saw something that could harm her. Her motherly instinct was in overdrive more than ever because she knew how fragile Ella was but she knew she'd need to let her live. If she had her way Ella wouldn't be allowed away from her side but that was impossible. Looking at her now laughing at Ryan's jokes (did Ryan tell jokes?) she saw a little girl without a care in the world. She didn't have cancer, she wasn't dying. She was having fun at the beach.

Ryan sat Ella on his lap and ran his hands through the sand. Ella rested her head on his chest, "Hey honey are you okay?" he asked softly.

"Yeah, I'm just a little tired." She said gently. Ryan titled his head to meet her eyes.

"Okay then let's call it a day…"

"No I don't want it to end yet. I just… I wanna sit here and listen to you talk. You haven't said much today."

"Yeah well I don't really talk much." He admitted. Ella giggled.

"So Ryan Cohen tell me something about yourself," she said sleepily. Ryan pulled I'm close to her to ward off the cold breeze coming off the sea. Ryan began.

"Well Ella the first thing is that my last name isn't Cohen. It's Atwood." Ella lifted her head confused.

"But Kirsten's name is Cohen. Your mom…" she stopped and tried to work it out. Ryan laughed.

"No Kirsten's not my mom." He paused, "Well actually she kinda is… it's complicated Ella Bella."

"Tell me." she asked looking up at his her blue eyes shining like sapphires in the light. Ryan nodded.

"Okay. I grew up in a place called Chino. My mom had lots of different problems. Like she couldn't find a job to give us money and she was sad all the time. And she couldn't look after me so… when I met Sandy he asked me to go live with the Cohen's." Ella nodded.

"So Kirsten's your mommy now? Because your mom couldn't take care of you?" Ryan nodded. Ella turned and looked out to sea, "My mommy couldn't look after me. I don't know who she is or what she looks like. Hannah just tells me that she couldn't look after me properly." She paused again and looked back up at Ryan tears glistening in her eyes, "Do you think Kirsten could be my mommy?"

Later when everyone had settled at the picnic Ryan handed Ella to Kirsten who cuddled into her as she sat on her lap.

Sandy got the camera out of his bag and motioned for the crew to smile for a picture.

Ella jumped up and down on Kirsten's lap and started grinning.

Sandy shouted "Ok everyone say Ella Bella"

"ELLA BELLA" everyone shouted as he clicked.

It wasn't long before the picnic was eaten and the kids began to build sand castles. Ella watched them from Kirsten's lap and Kirsten gently rocked her from side to side.

"Sandy" Ella said softly.

"Yeah baby girl" he replied

"Can I sit on your lap; I want Kirsten to help build a sand castle.

"Sure honey come here", Kirsten handed Ella over to Sandy, and Ella put her arms around his neck and leaned into his chest. Kirsten got up of her blanket and shouted "Ok everyone lets bury Seth"

"MOM no"

Ryan, Summer and Marissa grabbed Seth and everyone rapidly threw sand over his body.

Ella and Sandy watched on and Ella exploded into a fit of giggles as Sandy began to tickle her.

A short time later it was only Seth's head that remained visible in the sand. The kids were laughing and Kirsten turned around to face Sandy and Ella.

Sandy was lying on the blanket with Ella on his chest. His arms gently wrapped around her small body, they were both sleeping soundly.

"Sshh" Kirsten smiled to the group. Summer and Marissa put their hands to their hearts and Seth and Ryan smiled at each other.

Kirsten went over and grabbed her camera and took a picture of the two of them. The click made Sandy wake up and Kirsten lay down beside him.

"It's ok honey, you don't have to move". They both looked at Ella who was resting her hands on Sandy's chest. Sandy smiled as the little girl breathed quietly on his chest.

Sandy outstretched his other arm and Kirsten crawled in beside them. She rested his head on his shoulder and Sandy kissed her lips, before kissing Ella's forehead.

"We should bring her back" she whispered.

Sandy nodded in agreement.

"Just sit here another two minutes, it's a shame to wake her, she looks so peaceful"

It was Ryan's turn as he took a picture of his parents with this little girl. It was just like Ella was a member of the family. The noise of the birds finally woke Ella, and she gently rubbed her eyes. Kirsten lifted her off Sandy's chest.

"Let's get going sweetie; it's time for your bed"

"Ok" she mumbled.

The kids lifted up everything and packed it into the car while Sandy put his arm around Kirsten's shoulder as they walked to the car.

Kirsten sat in the back with Ella on her lap and as they drove off from the beach Ella whispered softly.

"That was the best day ever, I love you"

Sandy looked at Kirsten in the mirror and Kirsten softly stroked her cheek and kissed her forehead.

"We love you too sweetie" she replied and within seconds Ella's eyes began to close once again.

Later that night Kirsten and Ryan both dried the dishes deep in conversation about Ella. He told her about his conversation with her. Kirsten's heart finally broke in two. "Oh my God," was all she could muster.

"Kirsten, I think she's lonely. She really needs a family," Ryan said seriously. Kirsten smiled a small tear escaping her eye.

"Well it's a good thing she has one."