Here is Chapter 5. Sorry it's a bit short. Im sleepy. Enjoy and review.

Marissa and Ryan stood there holding each other until eventually they fell asleep on the bed together. Marissa woke up at around one the next day to find a note.

Marissa-

I didn't want to wake you. Thanks for being there for me. Sorry I fell asleep. Tell your mom I'm sorry. I love you. Ill be back in a few days. I need some time. Im not blocking you out. I will talk when I get back. Take care.

Ryan.

Marissa sat there and thought over the past day. It puzzled her how in a matter of a day, she could go from so content to so worried. She worried Ryan would go after Eddie. She decided to text him. She didn't know what to do but she wanted him to know she was there. She picked up her black berry and worked the familiar keys.

Ryan-

I got your note. I love you. I will be here when your ready. And be careful.

Marissa.

With that she called Summer. They went to the beach to tan and talk.

Summer- Wow so he just left. I havent talked to Seth or the Cohens do they know.

Marissa- Im sure Ryan called the Cohens he wouldn't just leave without letting at least them know.

Summer- So do you think he went to Chino?

Marissa- Honestly no. I think he just really needs to deal with it alone. He feels responsible. This is what Ryan does. He blames himself and broods.

Summer- Well I guess. He will probally be back by tomorrow.

Marissa- I hope so.

Summer- So on a lighter note how was your date the other night?

Marissa despite the situation began to glow at the thought.

Summer- Cooop? Did you get jiggy with Atwood?

Marissa grinned.

Marissa- A girl never kisses and tells.

Summer- So how was it.

Marissa laughed.

Marissa- Amazing Summer. That's all you will get out of me though.

Summer laughed.

Summer- Im happy for you. Give Atwood his time. He will be back and you guys will be all lovely dovey make me sick again in no time.

Marissa laughed.

Marissa- Did I tell you I took Ryan and my mother on a dinner date.

Summer- Where there plates and shrimp cocktails flying.

Marissa- No I don't know what happened but they apparently had a talk and now they are all buddy buddy.

Summer- Wow. Chino must have dressed to impress.

Marissa laughed.

Marissa- He was alright. Really nervous though. Until they started making conversation about Journey. Ryan warmed up then.

Summer smiled.

Summer-I get the indie nerd and you get the classic rock stud. Where did music taste buds go.

Marissa laughed. The girls enjoyed the rest of there day. At the end Summer headed over to the Cohens to make sure Seth was informed. Marissa went to her room to find a red headed girl sleeping on her bed. There was pink luggage all over as well. Marissa freaked out said What the hell. Just loud enough to wake the sleeping girl who looked around 20. She was startled and stood up.

Girl- Hello

The girl reached out her hand and Marissa shook it while examining the girl. She was very attractive, tall, and a more natural beauty.

Marissa- Hi, sorry but who are you?

Girl- Right sorry my name is Lindsey.

Marissa looked around the room. Lindsey followed her gaze.

Lindsey- Sorry is this your room?

Marissa just nodded.

Lindsey- Right, I must have heard Caleb wrong.

Marissa still looked lost.

Lindsey- Oh right you want to know why I am here.

Marissa nodded lightly and smiled.

Lindsey- I found out a week ago Caleb was my father. He didn't know either. But my mom sent me our here to stay for a bit and get to know my father. He just found out.

Marissa looked shocked. She thought about what Caleb having a daughter would do to her mother.

Marissa- Okay well, I guess its nice to meet you Lindsey. Fell free to stay in my room for a bit if you need. I can take the couch.

Lindsey began packing her things out the door.

Lindsey- No sorry Ill go. Im a bit jet lagged so I just fell asleep.

Marissa- Oh where are you from?

Lindsey- My mom lives in Sydney, Australia.

Marissa and Lindsey parted ways after an akward goodbye. Marissa was tired beyond words, so she went into her room and passed out on her bed. Meanwhile Ryan was sitting at a trailer park talking to non other than his mother.

Dawn- So have you talked to Theresa.

Ryan- No I havent really talked about it to anyone but you yet.

Dawn- Well when I… lost your sister, I… wouldn't have made it without talking to someone. And a little bit of booze.

Ryan smiled at his mothers attempt at humor.

Dawn- I can be that someone you talk to though Ry if you need me…So lets talk about something less depressing for a while. Tell me about Marissa.

Ryan got a big grin and started to tell his tale of her. After a long talk he hopped on a Grey hound and headed home. He even hugged Dawn before going. When Ryan got home he went straight to the pool house and he fell asleep. Both Marissa and Ryan knew there was a long talk to be had very soon.