(A.N) Hey everybody! Here's another update, been a long time coming, i would have had it up yesterday but i got dragged out with my parents all day (YAWN!) Anyways please read and review (btw, reviews so farare fab!)

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The Parting Of The Ways

"Hey Cohen, we're you going?" Summer glanced up from her Cosmo as she saw Seth heading towards the door.

He stopped and turned.

"Oh, I was just going to, uh, get some aspirin. We're fresh out." Summer frowned, knowing that he was lying.

"No we're not, I've just taken one. Full bottle. Kitchen." She flicked the page casually and took a sip of her coffee. Seth smiled.

"Oh, good. Well I'm going for some air. The sea air always cures a hangover," Seth started to open the door.

"Hey!" Summer called from the living room, holding her head in pain from having to shout.

"Where are you really going?" She asked.

"I was going to see Ryan." Seth sighed as he admitted it.

"Cohen! It is midday on their first day of being officially married. They need their privacy!" she cried.

"Come on, sit down. We said we'd go out for dinner with them later." Seth sighed heavily and sat by Summer.

"Hi, we have a reservation under Atwood," Marissa said politely to the Maitre'D.

The tall man beckoned the four to follow him to the table, overlooking the beach.

They all sat down and ordered their drinks.

"Hey, Coop, I gotta pee. You wanna come?" Summer said.

"Yeah sure." Marissa and Summer headed off to the toilets leaving Seth and Ryan alone.

"So, Ryan there's something I wanted to talk to you about," Seth said, using this opportunity.

"You're gonna propose to Summer?" Ryan said, glancing up from his menu.

"No, I'm worried about this Bailey guy that she's hanging around with," Seth said quietly.

Ryan raised his eyebrows.

"It's just, I was talking to Anna and well, I hate bringing this up, but he has all the qualities that Oliver did." Ryan stared at Seth and sighed.

"Oh god man, are you sure about this?"

"Well, his girlfriend is conveniently absent, meaning he can spend his time with mine and he has the whole sob storied past. And, the way he looks at Summer, staring and hanging on her every word."

Ryan looked at the table.

"Well, you need to talk to this guy, be friendly but observant. I mean there isn't much you can do. Just keep your eye on them. You know Marissa and I are leaving for our honeymoon tomorrow so if things get really bad, call me on my cell and tell your parents."

Ryan stressed the last sentence and Seth nodded.

"Thanks man, I just, I know how you hate the mention of this but I had to ask you." Ryan shrugged.

"It's okay," he saw the girls approaching and hushed Seth. The two guys smiled widely at the girls as they sat down.

"What are you two so happy about?" Summer asked, looking at them suspiciously.

"Oh, we are just remembering how lucky we are to have two beautiful girls like you," Seth said, moving towards Summer to kiss her. She covered her face with the menu.

"How does the menu taste Cohen?"

"Oh, great."

"So that's all he said?" Anna broke off a piece of her chocolate bar and handed it to Seth.

"Yep," Seth swallowed, "But I mean what can I do without breaking us up? It's so hard." Anna looked at Seth concernedly.

The newlyweds had left on their honeymoon which consisted of a two week stay at the most luxurious locations across the globe including Paris, Barbados and Thailand. After waving their friends off, Seth and Summer parted.

Seth going off to meet Anna to work and Summer to go to Bailey's.

"So, what are you doing tonight?" Anna asked.

"Oh, I promised Summer that we'd rent a DVD and have a night in, she wants alone time," Seth smiled. Anna grinned but her purse began to vibrate.

"Hello?"

"Hi Anna, Levard here, I've looked over the pre release copy of Atomic County. I love it but some alterations could be made. I'd like to meet you and Mr Cohen tonight to go over my notes."

"Oh, Mr Levard, could we maybe reschedule? Tonight's a bit soon."

"Sorry Anna, I'm flying to Tokyo tomorrow, tonight, 8pm at Al Forno. No excuses."

The line went dead and Anna pulled a face at the phone before turning to Seth with an apologetic expression etched on her features.

"No! Anna not tonight!" Seth wailed.

"Seth we have to, I'm so sorry but this is the only time we can see him for a month."

"Summer is gonna kill me!" Seth sighed. Anna shrugged and collected her papers together.

"Fine but this is gonna be my last day on Earth."

"Fine! I can't believe you and this comic book! Be home before midnight or I swear to god

I will murder you!"

Summer slammed her cell shut and tossed it on Bailey's battered couch. He appeared at the doorway.

"You okay?" he asked.

"No! Cohen just bailed on our date tonight. We were gonna rent a DVD but…" she started.

"Hey, if you want some company I could…?" Bailey asked. Summer sighed and smiled at him.

"Oh why not? I hate watching DVD's alone anyways."

"Great," Bailey smiled.

"Kay, my place at 8?" Summer agreed before leaving the apartment. Bailey watched her car drive away before reaching for his cell phone. He dialled a number quickly and held it to his ear.

"BM here. Tonight. It's on." He closed his cell and smirked confidently.