A/N

I wasn't sure if I should keep writing this story. But since it has a fan I will try hopefully I'm going in the right direction with it. Thanks.

Beast

Chapter 2

Ryan's day was it normal go into the kitchen get cereal see the family and then back to the pool house for his daily cry since Marisa died he didn't have the fire any more it all just seemed pointless and mute. Kirsten was sitting at the table reading her paper Sandy was at the counter poring a cup of coffee oddly enough Seth was missing from this picture.

Hey son how are you this morning? Ryan just gives his normal grin and nods his head, Kirsten "Listen Ryan we know it's been a hard summer and that you opted not to go to first semester but well we think you should see a counselor" Sandy listen kid we get what happened and believe it or not we don't have the answers but we want to help you!

The three of them are staring each other down in the kitchen when a loud crash comes from the living room they all run to see what's going on when they see Seth scrambling towards the door and a broken vase on the floor.

Sandy: what are you doing?

Seth: listen dad I have to go to Rhode Island.

Kirsten: what on earth for.

Seth starts to get a dejected look on his face and is looking at his parents with a begging look as he searches for approval.

Sandy: absolutely NOT Seth do you realize the consequences of skipping out on probation look you have 3 ½ months to go if you flee now you could do actual jail time and not to mention the trouble your mother and I would be in!

Seth: Look (Seth holds out a letter) she's breaking up with me. Something's wrong mom dad I can feel it. Look I'll just be gone a couple of days! Dad please?

Sandy: I'm sorry Seth it'll have to wait.

With that Ryan turns and picks up his bowl and heads for the pool house. Feeling like he just dodged his own bullet Seth just save him from having to deal with Sandy and Kirsten about therapy. No sooner does Ryan sit down there is a knock on the door.

Ryan: come in.

Seth comes in dragging his feet looking as pathetic as possible he drops the letter into Ryan's lap.

Seth: read it man.

Ryan: I'm sure if Summer wanted me to read it she would have sent me my own copy!

Seth: Listen Ryan I know that your still hurting, but I really could use your help hear. So please read the letter.

Seth,

Listen this is going to be short and sweet. Since I've left Newport all I can think about is the past and well I've decided it's best if we don't talk or correspond anymore.

I know this is sudden and out of the blue but I can't do this any more.

Love

Summer XOX

Seth: so what do you think?

Ryan: I would just give her space man, sounds like she's trying to start healing again.

Seth: no it sounds more like a cry for help.

Ryan: Seth do you want anything else?

Seth: listen man I need you to do me a favor.

Ryan and Seth share an intense look.

Ryan: NO, I'm not going Seth.

Seth: please man. I can't go but you can be my eyes and ears all I need is to know why and how she's doing.

Ryan: you heard your parent's 3 ½ months then you can see for yourself.

Seth isn't backing down "listen Ryan Marisa died and you act like you're the only one doing time I need this please."

Ryan: we don't even know if your parents will let me!

Seth: Let's find out.

Seth and Ryan walk back into the kitchen.

Seth: Mom dad Ryan has agreed to go to Rhode Island for me! Is that ok?

Sandy: why don't you give your mother and I a moment to discuss this?

With that the boys go into the living room.

Kirsten: I don't know about this Sandy.

Sandy: it's perfect; this will give Ryan a few days away and a chance to breath. He hasn't left that pool house since we brought him home from the hospital.

Kirsten: how can we be sure this would do him good?

Sandy: trust me.

Kirsten: boys you can come back in here.

Sandy: you call us each day three times a day!

Kirsten: I'll go and book your hotel and airfare.

Ryan stands alone in the airport duffle bag over his shoulder and plane ticket in the other hand. He isn't sure where this journey is going to take him but as they call for his plane at the gate he stomps out his cigarette and walks back into the terminal to board.