Hey guys, sorry it's taken me so long to update, but I've been kinda busy, and having a bit of writers block… I know this isn't very long or exciting, but I promise next chapter will be better. Happy reading!

(Next morning, at the Cohen house. Seth walks into the kitchen to get coffee. He notices Kirsten sleeping on the couch. Walks over)

Seth: Mom?

(Kirsten stirs, opens her eyes and sees Seth)

Kirsten: Seth? It is morning already?

Seth: Yeah… what are you doing on the couch?

(Kirsten looks around. What is she doing on the couch? She shuts her eyes again as the night's events dawn on her.)

Kirsten: (Muttered to herself) Oh my God, I made out with Julie Cooper.

Seth: What?

Kirsten: (Snaps her eyes back open) Nothing. (Sits up slowly) Ooh, my head…

Seth: Here, drink this. (Hands her his mug of coffee)

Kirsten: Thanks honey. You better go get ready for school. And I've got to get ready for work… (Groans) Ugh, work… Maybe I'll stay home today… (Gets up very slowly and walks down the hallway. Seth stares after her then shakes his head and goes back into the kitchen).

(Over at the Cooper house. Julie is also lying on the couch. Jimmy comes out into the lounge)

Jimmy: Julie?

Julie: (Sits bolt upright) Jimmy?

Jimmy: What are you doing on the couch?

Julie: Oh, I, uh… I came in late, and I didn't want to wake you.

Jimmy: Uh huh… and how's your head this morning?

Julie: (Glares at him) Fine. (Suddenly she also remembers the events of last night) And I have to go see Kirsten. (Gets up, and then stops and holds her head). Actually, maybe I'll go later… after more sleep… and some coffee… (Walks slowly down the hallway holding her head)

(Back at the Cohen house. Seth knocks on the door of the poolhouse and enters)

Seth: Hey, Ryan, you awake? I got coffee…

Ryan: (Who was still half asleep) Coffee? (Sits up and Seth hands him the coffee) Thanks. (Sips the coffee) So, what's up? I don't usually get poolhouse visits this early…

Seth: Can I not just bring my favourite brother some coffee in the morning? (Ryan gives him a look) Right… So, have you talked to Marissa since last night?

Ryan: Nah. I thought it would be better to give her some space for a bit… she seemed pretty upset.

Seth: Well, I would be too if I found out I had a sister that I had never known about… (Realizes what he's just said) Oh yeah, wait, I do…

Ryan: (Rolls his eyes) Yeah, actually, you haven't spoken to Rachel this whole time she's been here. Are you planning to? I mean, she is your sister…

Seth: No. See, I figure the longer I leave it, the longer I can pretend this isn't happening, and eventually she'll leave, and then we can go back to pretending nothing ever happened.

Ryan: Uh huh. I can see some serious flaws in that plan.

Seth: (Sighs) I know dude, but it's just hard, y'know? It was weird enough with Lindsay…

Ryan: Believe me, I know. But I'm sure it's just as hard for Rachel… maybe you should just talk to her. I'm sure it would mean a lot.

Seth: Yeah, maybe I will.

Ryan: Good. So, is that it? (Seth looks at him like… uhhh... Ryan sighs) What is it?

Seth: Okay, so, I found my mom sleeping on the couch this morning… after I heard them having this huge fight the night before… you don't think they'd… get a… a… (He looks around, as if to check if anyone's looking, then whispers…) divorce?

Ryan: Your parents? No way. They'll work it out.

Seth: Yeah, you're right. (He sits there staring off into space for a while)

Ryan: Are you going to get ready?

Seth: (Snapping out of his trance) Oh, right, yeah. I should go begin my morning ritual… (Walks out. Ryan looks after him and shakes his head.)

(Upstairs. Kirsten is lying in bed. Sandy comes out from the shower and sees her lying there)

Sandy: Honey? What are you still doing in bed? You'll be late.

Kirsten: (Half asleep) I'm not going.

Sandy: Why not? Is everything okay?

Kirsten: Everything's fine. I'm just not feeling too well.

Sandy: You know, I didn't hear you come in last night.

Kirsten: It was late and I didn't want to wake you, so I slept on the couch.

Sandy: Where were you?

Kirsten: Out. With Julie.

Sandy: Julie? So you guys made up?

Kirsten: She came over and apologized and then we went out for a few drinks. Are you done with the 20 questions now?

Sandy: Not quite. I think we need to talk about Rachel. I mean, she came her to get to know her family and we've all been so wrapped up in ourselves we haven't even given her a second thought. I think you should spend some time with her. She probably feels terrible…like she's caused all this… drama in everyone's life.

Kirsten: I know. But can we talk about this later, when my head doesn't feel like it's been run over by a truck?

Sandy: (Looks at her and sighs) Sure honey. Well, I'm off to work now. I'll see you later. (He leans over and kisses her on the head before leaving the room).