A/N: AHHHH! I'm so glad you all loved it:D Seriously! Okayokay. I've decided to make a Valentine short piece soon:D I think I'll post it either on the 13th or the actual 14th :) You'll find out what happens in there once you read it:D HAHA. BTW, the number is not real. I just made it up. Anyways, I hope you like this chapter! Enjoy:D

Disclaimer: I like chicken.

"Why do you always refer to Summer as 'mom' but you don't call me 'dad'?" he asked her, feeling a little left out and, well, heck, unloved.

Michael Ann thought for a moment. "Well, Seth," she said, "you gotta earn it."

"Uh-huh, anddddd?" Summer urged Michael Ann to go on.

"..and that's basically it" Michael Ann finished.

Summer's face fell. "Aw, really? Come on, there's gotta be more." she asked again.

"Hmm, let me think.." Michael Ann replied.

It was now around 11:20 at night, the same night Michael Ann and Seth hung out. Both girls, Michael Ann and Summer, were wearing flannel pajama's and eating ice cream on top of Michael Ann's gigantic bed. Having a typical girl night. Of course, Summer was trying to get all the information or things 'Cohen' had said to her. Did he miss her? Did he hate her? Or what?

"Oh yeah!" Michael Ann said suddenly.

"What?" Summer asked.

Michael Ann smiled mysteriously, got up the bed, and walked over to her jeans. She pulled out a small piece of paper out of the pocket and went back to the bed.

"Here." She replied. She handed the piece of paper to Summer. "Seth wanted me to give this to you."

Summer eyed her suspiciously and accepted the piece of paper. She looked down and saw on the paper, scrawled in Seth's messy handwriting: "Coop". Summer opened up the paper and saw a phone number on it.

Summer looked back up at Michael Ann with a big smile on her face. "Is this what I think it is?" she asked her.

Michael Ann nodded her head. "Yup. Seth thought you might want to catch up with ol' pal Marissa Cooper. So he gave you her number…"

"OMG! This is sooo great!" she said excitedly. "I can't believe he thought of that. He is so sweet." She gushed.

Michael Ann rolled her eyes. "Mom," she said in a bored voice. "You are already knew that."

Summer laughed. "Yeah, well, I'm just happy and thankful. Note to self: Call Cohen and thank him."

Michael Ann got an idea. "OH! How about you send him flowers or something? Make it more special?" she asked her.

Summer grimaced. "Me? Send Cohen flowers?" she asked. She burst out laughing.

Michael Ann joined in at the thought. "Okay, well, I was just suggesting." she said after the laughter died down.

Summer nodded her head. "Actually, you're right… it should be more than a call. It can be like a two way thing, you know? Thanking him but also showing him I haven't forgotten him…. Hmm, something public too. I can send it during one of his English classes.." she began.

"Oh yeah! Good, good, good. Do it during 4th period! That's when I have him" Michael Ann replied.

Summer nodded. "Okay… but what should I do?"

Michael Ann thought. "Well, what does he like?" she asked. "I mean, I know what he likes… but I don't know everything he likes.. I think" she continued.

"Oh, well, that's easy. Food, Video games, and Comic Books." Summer replied nonchalantly.

Michael Ann laughed.

"What?" Summer asked at her sudden outburst.

"Seth said the same thing.." she replied.

Summer nodded her head knowingly. "Well, it's true. OH. He also loves indie and emo music." she said.

This time Michael Ann made a face. "ew." she said.

Summer sighed. "I know, it's not even funny."

Michael Ann agreed. "I guess that's Seth for you. So, er, anyway, and ideas?" she asked.

Summer tilted her head. "Well, let's see Comic books…. Crappy music… and video games…" Summer looked at Michael Ann, "your dad is so cool."

Michael Ann laughed. "Yeah, I know. You're so lucky you got such a catch." she replied.

Summer truly agreed. She really was lucky. "I know, I really am." she said.

Michael Ann's face got serious. "..he told me something I didn't say to you, yet.." she said.

Summer's face lightened up. "Yeah?" she asked. "And what was that?"

"That he named a boat after you when he was like… my age." she said.

Summer was quiet.

"So, is it true?" Michael Ann asked her mom.

Summer smiled at the memory. "Yup. It was nice, too. He called it the 'Summer Breeze'. It was a cute boat. Granted, I never got to actually sail on it… but then he got another boat that was much bigger, and we sailed on that one later. That was a great night.." she said thinking back on the summer before senior year.

Michael Ann smiled. "Seems like it was a lot of fun."

Summer nodded. "It was."

An awkward silence came upon the two.

"Anyway, about the 'thank you' to Seth, how about you like, send him a map or something about sailing, or food, food works." Michael Ann said, breaking the silence.

"Right, right, the 'thank you'" Summer said, her head coming back on earth. "Er, actually, food works best, I think. Hm… OH! I got it! I'll send him a box of tea bags."

Michael Ann just stared at Summer. "A box of tea bags?" she asked as if Summer was kidding.

Summer smiled and nodded. "Yup. It's an inside joke." she said.

"OOh… that makes sense.. Care to share?" she asked her.

Summer squinted her eyes and raised an eyebrow. "You really want to know?" she asked daringly.

Michael Ann took a moment to consider this. "You know what? I'm good. I'm all good. In fact., I'm perfect. Just perfect.." she went on.

Summer laughed. "I thought so."

Michael Ann just shook her head furiously. She did not want to know. But because she thought of it, she immediately guessed. She definitely did not want to know. Michael Ann noticed the ice cream was melting. "I'm going to go put this up, okay?" she asked her mom while picking up the tubs.

"Oh yeah, sure. Need any help?" she asked her.

Michael Ann shook her head. "Nope, I'm fine, I'll be right back." she said and left the room.

Summer sat on Michael Ann's bed waiting. She picked up the piece of paper that was on Michael Ann's dresser. She looked down at it and smiled. Seth was always thinking of her. And guess what? She had Coop's number! She hasn't talked to her in 12 years either. Summer wondered how things were going to go. Which also reminded her, she and Seth needed to discuss Christmukkah break. Was Michael Ann ready to be show off? As Summer was deep into though, Michael Ann came prancing back in.

She jumped onto the foot of the bed. "Whatcha thinkin' 'bout?" Michael Ann asked her.

Summer looked back at her. "Oh wha-? Nothing. Er, just Seth." she blushed slightly.

Michael Ann laughed. "No need to blush, mom, he IS my dad."

"Eh, well, I just … I never really wanted to know what my parents were doing when I was younger, that's all." she replied.

"Well, we're different." Michael Ann replied with a smile.

Summer returned the smile. "Yeah, we are." she agreed.

"So.. Are you going to get back together with him? Because we're pretty good. Me and Seth, I mean. I can't call him dad yet… it's just still weird. But other than that, I like him… if you want my approval, I approve of him." Michael Ann asked Summer.

Was it just Summer, or did Michael Ann sound hopeful? She brushed it off. "Well, I don't know. I mean, at first I did want your approval. And I'm glad you approve.. I just want to see how things go… this time, if I'm with him… I want it to stick, you know? I want this time to be the last." she said.

Michael Ann smiled. "I totally get you, 100." she replied.

"Thanks, Mike."

Michael Ann went over and sat by her mom and put her arm around her. Summer patted Michael Ann's leg.

"If I know you mom, it'll happen soon. You ALWAYS get what you want." Michael Ann said, half joking.

Summer fake gasped. "Are you saying I'm spoiled!"

Michael Ann nodded her head. "You know it." she said.

Summer laughed. "yeah? Well, so are you." she said and stuck out her tongue.

Michael Ann laughed too. "Of course, I am your offspring. You've taught me everything I know."

"Yeah, and I a lot of thanks I get." Summer replied.

"Thanks, mom." Michael Ann said seriously. She hugged her mom a little tighter.

The two just sat in comfortable silence.

"So mooooom," Michael Ann began slyly. She looked at Summer through the corner of her eyes.

Summer raised an eyebrow. "Yes?"

"Wonder woman, really?" Michael Ann asked with a big goofy grin.

Summer sighed but smiled anyway. "Seth talks to much." Summer muttered under her breath.


Summer was quickly pacing the living room. "Okay, Summer," she said to herself. "Breath, it's time to do it." She was clutching Marissa Cooper's number. "It's just a phone call, I mean, yeah, I haven't talked to her in forever, but still, just a phone call." she said. 'Yeah, with your best friend you just left' she added in her head.

Michael Ann was off at school, so was Seth. Summer was by herself, contemplating if she should call Marissa. After an hour of debating, she finally decided and picked up the phone to call her. However, once she did, she became unsure again.

It was indeed, a horrible crisis. Just like choosing the perfect outfit.

"Okay!" Summer said to herself. "You're gunna do it now!" she said and clicked on the phone. She immediately punched in the numbers before she could change her mind.

It was ringing.

'If she doesn't answer after 3 ring, I'm hanging up.' Summer said to herself. After the 2nd ring, a voice was heard.

"Hello?" Marissa Cooper answered.

Summer was silent.

"Hellooo?" She asked again.

Again, Summer was silent.

"Anyone there?" No answer. "Who is this?" Marissa asked, slightly annoyed. "Well, if you're not going to answer, I'm going to hang up." she said.

"Wait!" Summer accidentally yelled out. Crap.

"Summer?" Marissa asked. "Is that you?"

Summer's eyes widened. "Ho- How did you know?" she asked back.

"OH MY GOD! SUMMER! SUMMER ROBERTS! IS THAT REALLY YOU!" Marissa yelled into the phone, she sounded awfully excited.

Summer couldn't help but get sucked into the excitement. "YES!" she yelled back. "IT'S ME! COOP! IT'S SO GOOD TO HEAR YOU!" she shrieked.

"OH MY GOD! MEE TOO! OH MY GOSH.. I-" Marissa burst out laughing. "I THINK WE SHOULD STOP YELLING." she said.

Summer laughed too. "OKAY. ER. OKAY! IM SORRY, I'M JUST SO EXCITED. OKAY, OKAY, GIVE ME A MOMENT." Summer put her hand over the mouth piece and breathed. She was deadly excited.

Once she collected herself, and answered back. "Hey, Coop."

Marissa calmed down too. "Hey Summer." she said.

Summer giggled. She was very giddy. "How did you know it was me?" she asked.

Marissa giggled too. "I can tell by your voice. I haven't forgotten it. You have to remember, I grew up with you since we were in diapers." she replied.

"Aww, Coop. I'm so glad you remembered!" Summer said.

"I'm quite proud of myself, actually." she said with a laugh. "Not that I don't like you calling me but, how did you get my number?" Marissa asked Summer.

"Cohen didn't tell you?" Summer asked, slightly confused.

Summer could hear Marissa gasp. "YOU TALKED TO SETH!" she yelled/asked.

Summer laughed again. "Yeah! He gave me your number…" she trailed off.

"Oh my god… how long have you guys been talking?" Marissa asked her.

Summer thought for a moment. "About… three or four weeks? Yeah, about a month, I think." Summer replied.

"What!" Marissa yelled. "I talked to him last week, and he said NOTHING! NOTHING! Just that his job was fine and….. Oh, I am going to kick his-"

Summer burst out laughing. "Sorry Coop, but… I don't think you can kick Cohen's ass."

Marissa laughed too. "Well, it's SETH, I probably could. Remember freshman year? I took down Yulonda. And she was bigger than Seth."

"Oh my gosh, you're right. Nevermind. You probably can." Summer said, nodding and not caring about Seth getting his ass kicked. She was just too happy to care. She went over to her couch and sat down.

"So, anyway…. Summer, How are you! Oh my god, actually, Why did you leave! What happened! Are you married! Have kids! Are you and Seth back together!" Marissa bombarded Summer with questions.

Summer took a deep breath. She knew this was coming and prepared herself. "Well, Coop…" she said slowly, "I'm pretty good… I'm not married, and no, me and Seth are not back together, I mean, not really anyway. But I guess you could say we are 'promised' together… or something like that… Yes, I do have a kid," she heard Marissa gasp, "and as for why I left and what happened… well, I got pregnant. A girl. She's Seth's daughter by the way… and well…" she trailed off.

Marissa was silent on the other line. She was taking it all in. "Hey," she said softly. "If you don't want to tell me all of it right now.. You don't have to. I can always ask Seth.." she said, hoping she wasn't too forward earlier.

Summer smiled. "Could you? I had a hard time explaining it to Seth the first time… and, well, yeah." she said.

Marissa smiled. "Okay good, and if I'm not satisfied with his answer. I'll just ask you again!" she said jokingly.

Summer laughed. "okay, fine… later, though."

"So, what's your daughter's name?" Marissa asked.

"Michael Ann." Summer replied.

"Really? That is such a cute name!" Marissa exclaimed.

"Yeah, I thought so.. Seth thought it was weird.." Summer pouted.

"Aww, well, Seth knows nothing." Marissa replied.

The two of them laughed.

"So, hey Coop, next week is Winter break…. And we were thinking of going back to the Cohen's in Newport. It'll be the first time I'll be there in 12 years and Mike's first time… so I was thinking you could come back and actually see us… I mean, because I have to get to work too and I REALLY want to see you and every thing!" Summer said, stressing 'really'.

Marissa took a moment and thought. "well…" she said hesitantly. "I REALLY want to see you too, not to mention your DAUGHTER," she said, still amazed at that fact, "..but… Ryan.." she said.

Summer understood. "Oh… okay.. Well… maybe you don't have to see him.."

Marissa laughed bitterly. "I doubt it."

Summer bit her lip. "Well, what happened, anyway? Seth told me you guys weren't together.." she said.

Marissa paused. "Actually, I'll tell you when I see you next week, okay? That's when we should really, REALLY, catch up. Jobs, kids, the whole nine yards." Marissa replied.

"Well, okay.. I guess, I mean… wait! SO YOU'RE COMING!" Summer asked excitedly.

Marissa laughed. "YES! I've decided I want to see my best friend from years ago, and if I have to, I'll bear Ryan…I mean, well… I do want to see him, how he is…"

Summer nodded, but she knew she couldn't see her. She looked at the clock. If she didn't leave soon, she'll be in trouble. "Okay! Sorry, Coop, but I have to go. Work. So, uh, I'll see you next week, okay? Be there by Saturday and the airport, and you know which one I'm talking about. Let's meet each other there. Okay?"

"Okay" Marissa agreed.

"Okay." Summer repeated. "I can't wait! Bye Coop!" she said giddily.

"Bye, Sum." Marissa replied in the same exact voice.

Two best friends were going to be reunited.


A/N:I hope you liked it :O R&R I'll talk more later :) It's just my brother is reading over my shoulder. Sorry if the Marissa & Summer conversation was weird... it was suppose to stop earlier, but that didn't make much sense (it did at the timeI thought of it, anyway), I seriously hoped you loved it:D R&R ;)