Not many reviews of the last two chapters. Maybe there are not many who have time to read now or you didn't feel like reviewing. Either way; I'm writing any way. I hope you like this.

And also, I've done some planning now for my new story (it'll come up later) and I have decided not to worry about the time in this story because I sort of didn't in the start. Though in 'Life continues' it will be a time meaning and that for forgive me for any mistakes I've made when it comes to the time in this story.

Chapter 27 - Square one

Summer walked through the corridor of the hospital. She had got up early that morning, showered, got dressed and had breakfast with Seth and the children. When it was time for them to go she didn't hesitate; not this time. She knew that she wanted to do this and she also knew that this time she could.

Seth had taken the kids out to a park but he had promised Summer that she could call whenever and he would come. She knew he would though she wouldn't call him. He could meet Francesca later on with Ava and Casey. Summer had decided that she wanted the kids to meet her; she wanted them to meet their grandmother.

She recognised the hospital and knew exactly which door led to her mother. It was room 533 and it was in the end of a corridor. She'd bought flowers this time too, roses. Summer figured that since she liked them herself her mother would too. She gently opened the door and went inside.

Francesca sat in her bed as usual. That must be so boring, Summer thought. To just sit in a hospital bed, waiting. She waved to her not being able to say anything yet.

"Summer. Hi!" Francesca seemed a little surprised though happy.

"Hey! I got you flowers." Summer gave the roses to Francesca and sat down in the chair. Her mother was smiling and Summer couldn't help but smile herself; she was happy to meet her. After a while Francesca put the flowers on the table next to her and turned her attention to Summer.

"I'm glad to see you again. I honestly didn't think you would come back." Summer knew that their last meeting hadn't been very good.

"Yeah, me neither."

"You look really good Summer. How are you? You and your family."

"We're good. But how are you? I mean, I'm not the one in a hospital bed." Francesca laughed a little though she quickly stopped.

"Are you okay?" Summer asked concerned; she had no experience with persons with cancer. Francesca just smiled and nodded.

"I'm good thanks. It's just...you know; cancer."

"Yeah, so how bad are things?" Summer asked with sympathy.

"Bad, though I'll live for now. I'm really glad that I got to meet you Summer." It seemed like she enjoyed saying Summer; maybe she did.

"Mom."

"What?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to say that. You know; it's been a while." Summer sadly said as she took Francesca's hand into her own. She jumped a little but then relaxed as Summer gave her a smile.

"I'm sorry for being such a bitch."

"Don't worry about it. I deserved it and you've made it up by coming back." Francesca said and looked down at their hands; Summer's with a big diamond ring on her ring finger.

"You're married. I'm happy for you; he seemed nice. Seth, was it?"

"Yes, Seth is the greatest guy." Summer smiled when she thought about him.

"Tell me about him. I want to know who my only daughter is married to. He better treat you well." Francesca definitely had a sense of humour; Seth would like that about her.

"Seth and I have known each other for a very long time; we went to school together. Do you remember him? Seth Cohen."

"Cohen as in Kirsten Cohen?"

"Yeah, Kirsten's his mother. Did you know her?"

"Not really though I think that everyone in Newport knows about her; she's Caleb Nichol's daughter. And you're married to his grandson."

"I am, though Caleb's dead now."

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear about that."

"Thanks."

"So, what's he like; Seth. I want to know who could get such a special woman like you. How did you two meet?" She seemed really interested.

"Well, we were together in high school and college though we broke up a few times. But the last two years of college we were together the whole time. We were one of those couple's who couldn't really be together fully; we fought like all the time. But in the end we couldn't not be together and after we realised that we sort of stopped with the fighting."

"You don't fight?"

"Sure we do, just not as much as we used to. We got married when we were twenty."

"Wow, I'm happy for you, both of you." She looked at Summer like she wanted her to continue.

"Yeah, when we married I was already pregnant with my daughter though not far, so I wasn't fat. Thank God." They laughed together.

"I bet you were a beautiful bride." Francesca said and Summer smiled; she knew she had been. She'd worn the most beautiful dress and everything had been perfect that day; she'd never been happier.

"Your daughter; she's seven then?"

"No, she's still six. She's born in October and we married in March."

"March. You have a son too, right?"

"Yeah; Casey. He's three this year; he's born in May."

"Two kids, huh? And a husband. You seem very happy."

"I am and…I would like you to meet my family. You've already met Seth but I thought that we could give it another try you know?"

"You sure? I mean; I want to meet them; I do. I just…really?" Francesca looked surprised.

"Really. I've been without you for more than half of my life and now I want to get to know you. I want you to be part of my family." Summer said it all very warmly; she had a little Kirsten in her right now. There were no tears, just a happy smile.

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"How did it go?" Seth asked as Summer came into their bedroom; their hotel bedroom. He sat on the bed, or more precisely lay, with a comic in his hands. He quickly put it away though.

"Actually very good." Summer plopped down on the bed as well and got close to him. She sighed into his chest and then kissed his shirt.

"Tired?" Seth gently caressed her upper arm.

"No kidding. I could fall asleep right this moment. Who knew that talking to your mother could be so exhausting?" Summer kept her head next to his chest, loving the cosiness there; his grey T-shirt and the warmth of him.

"Maybe you haven't been able to relax lately. I mean with everything going on. You've been quite anxious and maybe now when you've talked to her, you can relax." Summer nodded and smiled. How could he know her so well? Sometimes he knew her better than she did even.

"Do you feel like talking? Or do you wanna take a nap?"

"Could we just take a nap and talk later. We better sleep now when the kids are. Because they are, right?"

"Yes, they got tired and I always welcome some quiet time." Seth pulled them up to the pillows and almost the instant Summer closed her eyes, she fell asleep. Seth knew that he wouldn't be able to sleep in the middle of the day so he just lay down nest to her, reading his comic.

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Summer woke up by her phone ringing. She quickly noticed that Seth wasn't there and looked around, for a moment forgetting where she was. She grabbed her purse and her cell phone.

"Hello" she said, still sleepy, as she sat up.

"Summer, it's Derek. Where are you?" It was Derek from work; Summer had made him wok a lot lately for her. She hadn't forced him; he just seemed to do all of her work.

"I'm in Minneapolis but you know that right? I told you." She smiled; he wasn't a neat person.

"I know; it's just…I was wondering when you'll be back."

"Why? Is something wrong? You know you don't have to work so much. Take some time off you too; we can afford it."

"I know. But you see, we got a very important call this morning. And I kind of didn't know what to do since you're out of town and everything so I…I just answered the phone, checking who it was, what he wanted. Or actually what she wanted and…"

"Derek, just say it."

"Right; I took a new costumer."

"That's great though you didn't have to call me. I know you can handle it; you and everybody else there."

"See, the costumer isn't just a costumer. It's kind of a big deal. And she wanted you."

"Who is it?"

"Well, you know…just…Evelyn Richards."

"Evelyn, who?"

"Richards. Evelyn Richards. You know the model?"

"I know who it is. Oh My God! Like the super model? We're like having a famous costumer? And by famous I mean really famous." Summer was really surprised; she had been happy with the whole Emily Dawson thing. This was just too good to be true. It was huge.

"Kind of, yes."

"Fuck! What did you tell her? I mean, Oh My God!"

"I know. The wedding is in a year so you'll have plenty of time. We can talk about the details later. But, you have to come home. She wants to meet you this week."

"Oh. This week? Is this really happening?" Summer put her head in her hands; this day was crazy. She needed to think.

"Okay Derek. Can I call you back? I need to talk to Seth; I need to think. Okay?"

"Sure. I just want to tell you how proud of you I am. She wanted you, she made that very clear. I know that you're busy right now; I do. But, she wanted you and she's Evelyn Richards."

"I know. I'll call you later okay?"

"Okay, bye then." Summer closed her phone. This was amazing but really bad timing. Seth got into the room, in no shirt this time.

"Hey, you're awake. You feel better?" He asked and put on a new shirt.

"No, worse. Or I don't know. I just got a call." Seth immediately sat down next to her, concerned. He had no idea what it was, but a phone call could mean bad news.

"It was Derek. I got a really great costumer; Evelyn Richards. I know it's amazing and all though I have to get back." She was disappointed, sad or just confused. Seth couldn't read her feeling this time so he just put a comforting hand on her shoulder as she told him everything about her meeting with Francesca and the phone call with Derek.

To be continued…

Okay, just pretend like Evelyn Richards is really famous. Summer's career is going very well but what about her mother...