A/N: Hey guys just a few things to say before I write. Firstly to Kursk, yeah Bridget is Theresa and Ryan's daughter and secondly to Laura, when you said the grammar did you mean when Bridget was talking? Because she's only 8 so she can't pronounce everything properly yet. Anyway, here's the next bit.
Disclaimer: I do not own the O.C so please don't sue!
Ryan led Seth into the living area and gestured for him to sit
" So what's wrong?"
Seth questioned
" Not much, I just want to say that you cant come back and expect to be forgiven immediately and everything to be the same, cause its not and it never will, you've been gone 8 years, a lot has changed"
" I know and I never expected things to be the same, I know it'll never be the same, no matter what happens"
" What does that mean?"
" Nothing, I'm just saying I was surprised last night at Summer's reaction I mean I was expecting much worse not just a couple of minutes yelling from Summer"
Ryan grinned as if he knew something Seth didn't
" She's changed a lot man, she's had to, she's more patient that's for sure she doesn't get angry as easy so for us that was pretty huge I mean I haven't heard her yell like that for years"
" Oh, well I'm sorry I mean I offered to leave but Summer said I should stay"
Ryan didn't miss the slight smile on his face
" That doesn't mean anything, well not what you're thinking anyway, she's married bro"
" I know, but I also know that there getting divorced and that she doesn't love him… she still loves me"
" Bridget exaggerates a lot"
" What she told me was the truth, I can tell, just like I could tell with you"
" I didn't say it wasn't true cause I know it is but Bridge tends to tell things as in what she wants to hear, its like she adds her own little bit to the story"
" So what did she add?"
" Well I'm not sure in this case but I hope you don't think that just because Summer still cares about you that everything's gonna be the same as it was before cause its not and I want you to promise me that you wont hurt her, look I know Summer and I know that she'll probably give in and do something with you but I need you to promise that you'll control yourself"
" I can't promise that, I love her, I always have and if she wants something who are you to stop her from getting what she wants?"
" Excuse me? I have more right then you buddy, I'm the one who's been here all along, I'm the one who was here for everything, I'm the one who has the right to say what's best for Summer cause I'm the one who's been here…"
At that moment Summer walked in and it was obvious that she heard the end of the convo
" Thanks Ry, but I can take care of myself, I don't need you to protect me, I can make up my own mind about what I want and what I need so would you just back off please?"
" Sorry, I'm just trying to help"
" I know thanks but no thanks, can you take Jacob to school with Bridge?"
" Sure, is he outside?"
She nodded as Ryan walked out leaving Summer and Seth alone
" I've gotta get to work, but I guess I'll see you later on"
" Yeah, cya then"
" Thanks Cohen"
" For what?"
" Defending my honor, Ryan's sweet but I don't need him to protect me"
" I know, hey what do you do anyway? Fashion Designer?"
He half joked, until she nodded and he burst out laughing
" Don't knock it, it pays well, bye"
She walked out the door leaving Seth alone, thinking and knowing that nothing would ever be the same again
xxCassiexx
