I thought that I'd post this chapter because I wanna show you guys where this story's going.

Chapter three

"Go Casey!"

"Keep going Case!" The whole family was in the audience cheering for Casey. It was a tradition for them all to go on not only Casey's games but all the kids' different events. The football team was the only place where Casey wasn't made fun at and he actually had friends. He loved the sport and was really good at it; his playmates didn't care if he was teased at school; here they were his friends. Of course they all went to other schools and Seth and Summer hadn't thought about changing school for Casey just once.

"Go Casey!" Summer shouted as he was on his way to the goal with the ball. He ran as fast as he could, looking happier than ever; that boy sure adored football. And that was something that they all encouraged him to do. Kirsten and Sandy being as crazy and proud as every parent, since Seth had never done sports except sailing. Ryan and Neil happy to have a nephew and a grandson since they only had daughters. Ava, Isabelle and Paige just enjoying to spend time with each other and the rest of the family. Seth and Summer being prouder than ever.

As Casey shot a goal and ran round the plan, his hand up in the air screaming with the rest of his team, Seth and Summer clapped their hands till it hurt. Their voices had long ago let them down but that didn't stop them to continue with the cheering.

A thought crossed Seth's mind as Casey gave a wave to them. What if he had ended up marrying someone else, like Anna, and gotten kids with her? If so were to be Casey would be as much of a loser he'd been himself as a child. The fact that his son was getting teased in school was hard but to see him at moments like these he seemed to forget about it for a second.

Seth put his arm round Summer's shoulders and pulled her close, feeling her arm slide up his back as he did so. They both had huge grins on their faces and for now Casey seemed to be the happy child he'd used to be.

They stayed that way for the rest of the game, watching their son and being so pleased about the world and their lives.

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After the game they had all went straight home to Summer and Seth's to have dinner. Neil had just stayed for a while since he had to get back to work. He had always been a workaholic and would probably always be, but at least he got money from it. Summer was used to him always working and being away for business trips and she accepted it; he could still be a good father. Though she would never allow Seth to be away that much and not spend time with her and the kids. She figured that they were both pretty lucky; having jobs they enjoyed and still be able to have a life.

Summer placed the last plate in the dishwasher and then left the kitchen to see what the others were up to. She found Seth, Ryan and Casey by the video game and Sandy with the youngest girls next to them by the sofa. The video games were still as popular in the Cohen home; Seth would probably still play when he was eighty. They all seemed to be busy; Isabelle and Paige whispering things in Sandy's ears while he tried to watch the boys play. Summer looked around for Ava and Kirsten and found them in the living room.

"Hey." She said as she walked up to them and sat down next to Ava at the couch.

"Hi mom."

"Did you finish up in the kitchen?" Kirsten asked.

"No, but I'll do it later. What are you guys doing?"

"We were just talking and I can finish the kitchen; I'll start preparing the dessert." Kirsten rose and tightened her shirt.

"Oh, you don't have to do that Kirsten. It's okay; I'll do it later."

"No, really. You sit down for a while. Let me take care of it; I want to." Summer gave her mother in law a thankful smile and Kirsten left her and Ava alone.

"So sweetie, are you okay?" Summer tucked some hair behind Ava's ear, studying her daughter.

"Yeah, I'm great. I just told Grandma about the Christmas concert. She said her and Grandpa are coming." Ava smiled proudly.

"Of course they'll come. How's the practising going by the way? Have you decided about the solo?"

"Yeah, I'm doing it. I just have to pick a song. I still have a few ones to choose between; I want it to be perfect."

"I'm sure it will be great Ava; you have a beautiful voice. But don't get too stressed about it." Ava knew where this was going and she hated it; Summer knew that.

"I love that you are having a lot of projects and I'm so proud of you honey, but don't let it be too much okay? Nothing's perfect Ava; nothing." Ava looked really uncomfortable and swallowed.

"You mean that there's something wrong in everything I do?" Summer immediately took one of Ava's hands into her own.

"No, no Ava. I mean that nothing can be perfect; there's no such thing. No one is perfect and if someone was that would be inhuman. Everything you do will always be perfect for me; because it's you. What I'm saying is that it doesn't matter. Whatever you'll sing or do it will be perfect to me. I just don't want you to work too hard on something that's already great."

"I can do this mom." Ava said, getting a little irritated.

"I know you can baby; I'm just worried about you. Promise me that you'll tell me if you need any help, whatever it is." Summer gently said looking her daughter straight in the eyes though Ava looked away almost immediately.

"I promise, but I won't need it. I can do this! Will you please excuse me?" Ava took her hand away and stood up, walking away from her mother. Summer sighed and took her head in her hands; Ava was too stubborn.

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"Come on dad; I'm totally winning here." Casey laughed. Maybe for once he could actually beat his father.

"Casey, I admit that you are better than me at this game okay? So we can stop playing."

"No dad, you're not getting away with this. I have to win, for real." Seth gave a sigh but continued to play. He knew that Casey was going to win this, but as much as Seth knew that he was the grown up; he also knew that he was a bad loser; really bad.

"Come on Seth, let the boy win. You've won enough already." Seth gave Ryan a glare and soon the screen showed game over.

"Ha, I won! I can't believe I won. Over dad! He's like the master of video games. Grandpa, I won!" Casey was very excited and jumped up and down. And when he did that Seth had no choice but smile at him; he sure had taught him well.

"Who wants to play next?" Seth stood up and left the controller on the floor by his pillow. He sat by the couch next to Sandy and the girls while Ryan placed himself where Seth had been sitting.

"I'll play; someone else has to try to win over the new master." Casey made a laugh as they started to play again. Seth watched for once and saw his son kick Ryan's ass. He gently began to stroke Casey's curly hair. He turned his head around for a second and gave Seth a smile before he turned his attention back towards the game.

"Daddy, this is boring. Will you play a game with me, Paige and Grandpa?" Isabelle climbed onto Seth and gave him her pleading chocolate eyes; they always seemed to work their magic on Seth.

"Uh, why not Belle?" He rose and pulled her up with him. He tiny legs went round his waist and her arms round his neck. She was very used to be in his arms and her position came naturally.

"Grandpa, Paige, aren't you coming?" She said from Seth's arms as he carried her to the table. They both rose and walked after them and they began to play the game that was already up. Isabelle had played it several times the past days as it was a new game.

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In the dining room Kirsten and Summer set the table for the dessert. The dining room wasn't that big, but it was enough for Summer and Seth's friends and family to fit round the table. It was also open to the living room and there were huge windows to make the room more spacey and light.

"So what did you and Ava talk about?" Summer asked trying to be as normal as she could.

"Oh, school and Christmas; nothing special. Why?"

"I'm just a little worried about her I guess, but I'm sure it's nothing."

"Why, has something happened?" Kirsten gave her a worried look.

"No, I just think she's working too hard in school and she has so much other things to do. I guess I'm worried that she thinks that she has to prove herself or something. She's always talked to me about everything but now she won't say a word." Summer realised that she was trembling a little and she had to stop talking, sit down.

"I'm sure she'll come to you when she's ready; she knows that she can talk to you Summer." Kirsten sat next to her and put a supporting hand on her back. Summer nodded but Kirsten could see that she really was concerned so she gave in for a hug. Summer hugged her back and took a deep breath.

"You want me to try to talk to her?" Kirsten suggested as they pulled apart.

"You could try but you should probably wait a little; I bet she's still upset."

"Yeah, I'll go get everybody." Kirsten then left the room to go the family room. Summer decided to get Ava; she would have to face her sooner or later.

Summer gently knocked at her door and Ava answered in seconds. Summer went inside Ava's beige and purple room and was met by Ava, who flung her arms round her, which took Summer by surprise. She quickly hugged her back though.

"I'm sorry mommy."

"Don't worry about it sweetie. You know I'm just worried about you." Summer said while she lightly rocked her daughter and kissed her head.

"I'm still sorry."

"I know. Why don't we go down and have some dessert?" Ava nodded and Summer took her hand.

As they were down the stairs the door bell rang.

"You go to the dining room, I'll get the door."

"Sure." Ava hurried through the foyer to the living room as Summer went to the door.

"Just be sure to save some cake for me. Don't let your father eat…" She opened the door and the smile she'd had on her face faded. "…it all." she whispered. "Marissa?" Summer was shocked to see her 'best' friend stand in front of her; it had been four years.

To be continued...

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