Disclaimer: I do not own the O.C or the lyrics to Beautiful Boy

I made a slight change to the lyrics.

Challenge: Find a picture of what you think Alexander looks like and email it to me at yourstrulyshreya(at)gmail(dot)com

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Ryan cradled the phone between his ear and shoulder as he dressed Alexander into his new pajamas. When she finally picked up the phone and whispered a hello, he walked into the living room in the suite of the hotel, a bit away from Lexi's squealing as he jumped on the bed.

"Hey." He greeted

"Hi" she said

He noticed the slight break in her voice and immediately knew she was crying. "Are you

Crying? Why? Are you ok?"

"I've decided that, for the best of everyone, I should say my final goodbye to Jack. He wouldn't want me grieving for this long."

"Marissa, we will both remember him and his spirit forever. And he would be happy that you are doing this. Do you want me there?"

"No. I think this is something I need to do on my own."

"Ok. Well, I'll see you tomorrow right?"

"Yes, at 7"

"Ok See you tomorrow, and Marissa I'm here for you. You know that right?"

And as she answered yes in reply, a loud thud made Ryan's head snap towards the bedroom. He ran towards Alexander who was sitting on the floor his hand on his head and whimpering. Ryan pulled him into a hug, rubbed his back to silence his cries and planted a kiss on top of his head. He then went into a crossed legged position and pulled Lexi onto his lap.

"Is everything ok over there?" Marissa asked.

"Yes, it's just the neighbors."

"Ok, well see you tomorrow. I love you."

"I love you too."

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Ryan turned to his side, sneaking one last look at Lexi body in the other king sized bed beside his, and tried to go to sleep. The tapping of the rain drops and the rushing winds lullaby relaxed him. Just when he eyes closed a loud boom of thunder erupted and he heard a sob. He got out of bed pulled the blanket of Lexi, to reveal him curled in a ball. Ryan knew he was scared so he scooped him up and placed Lexi in his bed and lay down beside him. He pulled the sheets over them both and put an arm around Lexi to make him feel safe. And the few whimpers of fear soon calmed and Lexi's breathing steadied.

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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Boy

Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monster's gone,
He's on the run
And your daddy's here.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Boy,
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Boy.

Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better,

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Boy.

Out on the ocean, sailing away
I can hardly wait
To see you come of age
But I guess we'll both just have to be patient
Cause it's a long way to go,
A hard row to hoe
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime...

Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you while you're busy making other plans...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Boy,
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Boy