Here is Chapter 7.
After the dinner at the Nichols Ryan decided he would head back to the Cohens and talk with Sandy about going to visit his mother with Theresa.
Sandy- So you are asking me if you can run off with your girlfriend for a week?
Ryan- To visit my mother Sandy. And she's not just my girlfriend she is Marissa.
Sandy- Ok well I guess I can't stop you. Just be careful. Are you planning on driving?
Ryan- Yeah but we would get there in one day. No motels.
Sandy- Ok well. Have a nice trip I guess.
Ryan thanked him and headed out to the pool house calling Marissa on the way.
Marissa- Hey.
Ryan- Hey you sound happy.
Marissa- Well you called. And Lindsey turned out to be a huge The Valley fan.
Ryan laughed at how cute his girlfriend was.
Ryan- So I talked to Sandy. He's fine with everything. So this is your last chance to bail.
Marissa- I don't want to bail Ryan. I'm just nervous about meeting your mom.
Ryan- Trust me she will love you. She will probabally ask if your on drugs though.
Marissa- What why would she do that?
Ryan laughed.
Ryan- She wont believe I could have hooked a young lady so amazing as yourself.
Marissa blushed and giggled.
Ryan- So I will pick you up tomorrow at 10. Sandy is going to let me have the range rover.
Marissa- Sounds great I cant wait. I have to call Summer and have her help me pack.
Ryan smiled. They shared goodbyes and Ryan went to start packing when Seth walked in.
Seth- Ry Ry my man. What's with the old school duffle bag.
Ryan laughed.
Ryan- Please Seth never call me Ry Ry again. Marissa and I are going to visit my mom.
Seth- Wow big step. How long are you out for?
Ryan- A week can you stay out of trouble that long.
Seth- I will try. Summer usually keeps me straight. Hey you almost done packing?
Ryan- Yeah.
Seth- Cool, so I will meet you in the living room for band practice in a half hour.
Ryan smiled at Seth's reference to Rock Band. When he was done he walked out and joined Seth for "band practice". Ryan on the drums while Sandy sang and Seth played guitar. Meanwhile Marissa and Summer where in Marissa's room over analyzing her attire.
Summer- Well Coop black sort of says I'm in need of some Zoloft.
Marissa- I know but I cant wear green and pink for 3 days that will be too I'm stuck up.
Summer- You know I'm sure Ryan's mom will love you either way.
Marissa- I don't know Sum Im worried. It will be like spending a week in Chino. Its seeing a part of him Im not used to seeing.
Summer- The hard core hot Chino.
Marissa smiled.
Marissa- In a way sure.
Summer- Well Coop its almost 2 in the morning. You have one more night to pack for. Lets be honest you wont even pjs.
Marissa blushed and slapped Summers shoulder.
Marissa- Summer!
Summer- Hey you're the horn dogs not me.
Marissa- Sum. Ryan and I aren't horn dogs.
Summer- Ok. When's the last time the two of you have canoodled.
Marissa laughed and mumbed.
Marissa- Earlier today.
Summer laughed.
Marissa- Hey its new for us.
Summer- Okkk.
Marissa- No it really is. I just want to satisfy him. I feel like he is amazing to me and I owe him some fun. Plus its not too bad for me either.
Summer groaned and laughed. She then stood up and hugged Marissa.
Summer- He makes you happy, and I love to see you happy. Have a nice time. And be careful. Tell Ryan to let you sleep at least once.
Marissa laughed and watched Summer leave. She then packed some pjs and fell asleep. In the morning she woke up and entered the kitchen at 9 to see Julie making French toast.
Julie- Up early. When is Ryan picking you up?
Marissa- He will be here in an hour.
Julie- Ok well why don't you go say goodbye to Lindsey and Caleb. They are in the living room. Then we can have breakfast.
Marissa nodded and entered the living room to find Caleb and Lindsey engaged in a game of Yathzee.
Marissa- Hey I just wanted to let you guys know Im leaving for a week.
Lindsey- Where are you off to?
Marissa- Ryan and I are going to visit his mother in Arizona.
Caleb- Well have fun. Be careful.
Lindsey- Yeah you two must be serious.
Marissa just nodded and ignored Lindseys jealous stares. She returned to the kitchen and sat down to breakfast with her mother.
Julie- So how did Ryan and you meet?
Marissa- Mom I appreciate you giving Ryan a chance but why are you so interested all of a sudden?
Julie- Well I missed a big part of your life. Its not everyday I have to let my daughter go off for a week with her boyfriend. You never did this with Luke.
Marissa- Well Luke was a joke. And we are going to visit his mother. Its not like we are going to Cabo.
Julie- Well ok.
Marissa- We met at the end of the driveway. He was in a leather jacket smoking a cigarette. I thought he looked mysterious and attractive. So I asked who he was. He told me he was whoever I wanted him to be.
Julie smiled.
Marissa- Then he told me how he got there and I didn't believe him. Then… Luke picked me up.
Julie- Well I hope he doesn't smoke anymore.
Marissa- He doesn't.
Julie and Marissa continued to talk about all sorts of things until Ryan rang the door bell. Marissa went to answer it while Julie got her luggage and drug it out to the door. Marissa smiled to see Ryan dressed in jeans and a blue polo. He looked relaxed.
Ryan- You ready?
Marissa- Yeah my mom is getting my stuff.
Ryan leaned in and gave her a kiss on the cheek while Julie appeared with a suitcase.
Julie- Take care of my baby Ryan?
Ryan smiled and took the luggage from her.
Ryan- I will. Thanks Julie.
Julie smiled and gave them both goodbye hugs. She then returned into the house. Ryan put Marissa's suitcase next to his duffle bag in the trunk and he opened the passenger door to let her in. She smiled and he hopped into the drivers seat.
Ryan- So you ready for this?
Marissa- Yeah. Are you? I mean you don't really talk to your mother much.
Ryan- I know but I figure I can start. She has changed. I think she may even be completely clean.
Marissa nodded and took his hand in hers as he pulled out of the driveway. They drove in silence for a while Marissa was scanning over Vogue while Ryan focused on the road. At around 5 about 2 hours away from Dawn. Ryans moms. Place the rain that was originally a drizzle turned into a down pour.
Marissa- Maybe we should pull off the road. Its really pouring.
Ryan- I know but I told Sandy we would make it there in one day.
Marissa picked up her phone and dialed the Cohens. She put it on speaker so Ryan knew what was going on.
Kirsten- Hello?
Marissa- Hi Kirsten its Marissa.
Kirsten- Hi sweetie is everything okay?
Marissa- Yes everything is fine. We are about 2 hours away but its pouring really hard. Ryan doesn't want to pull off the road though because he told Sandy we would get there in one day.
Kirsten- Oh honey tell Ryan to pull off and get a nice hotel. We trust you both.
Marissa smiled.
Marissa- Thanks Kirsten Ryan will call from the hotel to let you know we are okay.
Kirsten- Thanks bye.
Marissa said goodbye and hung up. She then got out the Garmin and they found a nice hotel a mile up the road. They reserved a room and arrived 5 minutes later. Ryan ran in and got room keys while Marissa sat in the car. Ryan returned and gave the luggage to a bell hop. Ryan then picked a giggling Marissa in a wet white t shirt up and carried her to the room. When he got in the room he laid her down on the bed and smiled.
Ryan- I may be greatful for the rain by the end of the night.
Ryan motioned at her wet shirt and Marissa giggled and kissed his shoulder blade.
Marissa- Don't get your hopes up.
Ryan smiled. The luggage arrived and Ryan texted Sandy to know they were ok. Marissa threw on one of Ryans gray sweat shirts and she decided to call her mom. She explained the situation and Julie had no problem with it. She thanked Marissa for calling and they hung up.
Ryan- Does your mother hate me now?
Marissa laughed and walked over to him and laid on top of him on the bed.
Marissa- No for reasons I don't understand she seems to love you.
Ryan smiled. He kissed her nose gently.
Ryan- I love you. Thanks for coming with me.
Marissa kissed his lips and sucked on his bottom lip. She then gently began to pull off his polo. Ryan returned the favor by unhooking her bra. He then slid his hoodie off of her. This left her in a wet white tee shirt and him shirtless. Ryan began to run his lips down to her stomach. She moaned in pleasure. Things escaladed from there and in the morning they were both naked and satisfied when Ryans phone went off to interrupt there spooning session. Ryan groaned and answered it.
Ryan- Hello?
Dawn- Sweet heart where are you? Is everything okay? Are you still coming to visit?
Ryan- Yeah sorry. It was raining really hard so we pulled off and stayed in a hotel. I guess I just forgot to call. Sorry.
Dawn- No problem. When can I expect you though?
Ryan- Well we have to get up and we are still 2 hours out so around noon probally.
Dawn- Okay. I will make some lunch. Tell Marissa I cant wait to meet her.
Ryan looked over at the sleeping Marissa next to him and he smiled.
Ryan- Ok bye.
They hung up and Ryan returned to spooning with Marissa for a bit until he noticed its was 9 30 and time to get going. He gently sucked on her shoulder until she stirred awake.
Marissa- Uh…
Ryan smiled.
Ryan- Good morning beautiful.
Marissa- Woah this is just like…
Ryan- TJ.
Marissa- Yeah but its better.
Ryan nodded in agreement.
Ryan- No bugs. But hey is it alright if we get going. You can sleep in the car on the way. I am the master at setting up beds in the back seat.
Marissa smiled and gave him a peck on the lips before she got up and began to gather her clothes and head to the bathroom to change. Ryan got everything together and changed himself and within 5 minutes they were walking hand in hand out to the car. Marissa hopped into the passenger seat.
Ryan- You sure you don't want to sleep more. I know you didn't get much sleep last night.
Marissa grinned.
Marissa- No its ok. I want to be awake when I meet your mother.
Ryan smiled and hopped into the drivers seat and they were on there way.
Marissa- So is there anything I should say or shouldn't say?
Ryan noticed she was nervous and he kissed her hand and smiled at her.
Ryan- You will do fine. Just be yourself.
Marissa smiled. 2 hours later they pulled up to a trailer park and Ryan began to regret bringing Marissa.
Ryan- I… Sorry… I know its not much. We could stay somewhere else if it grosses you…
Marissa- Ryan its fine lets go in.
Ryan smiled as Marissa anxiously jumped out. Ryan followed her and knocked on the trailers door. Dawn answered in jeans and a nice dress shirt. She saw Ryan and Marissa holding hands and she gave Marissa a hug first.
Dawn- Hi you must be Marissa. Ive heard so much about you.
Marissa gave Ryan a questioning look.
Marissa- Good things I hope?
Dawn smiled.
Dawn- Ryan didn't let me know you were this beautiful in person he just said you were pretty.
Ryan smiled and hugged his mom while Marissa blushed. Dawn then opened the door further and let them both in. She had lunch all made up and they sat down after Ryan set Marissas luggage in her room and his in his.
Marissa- So this is a nice place you have here.
Dawn laughed.
Dawn- Honey it's a trailer even I don't pretend its amazing. But it puts me under a roof.
Marissa smiled politely.
Dawn- So Ryan are you going to let me in on how you hooked yourself such a fine lady.
Ryan smiled.
Ryan- Well I had a bit of luck.
Marissa giggled.
Marissa- He had some nice pick up lines too.
Dawn raised her eyebrows questioningly.
Marissa- I asked who he was and he said.
Marissa took her straw out of her lemonade and pretended it was a cigarette.
Marissa- Whoever you want me to be.
Dawn and Ryan laughed at her imitation.
Ryan- It was hardly that lame.
Marissa- Oh I beg to differ.
Dawn laughed at the two lovebirds.
Dawn- Well I hope you got him to quit smoking.
Marissa smiled.
Marissa- I think the Cohens helped him with that one.
Dawn- Yes I recall the first time I caught Ryan smoking.
Marissa looked questionly while Ryan smiled.
Ryan- Please don't tell this story.
Dawn- Oh I think I have to now.
Marissa- You do. Please.
Dawn laughed.
Dawn- Well little Ryan was 12 years old and he found a bunch of Treys cigarettes. So he thought it would be really cool to eat them. So he then ran around the house in his boxers yelled. I just smoked. For an entire hour.
Marissa laughed as Ryan smiled.
Ryan- I was young.
The three of them laughed and laughed telling stories of Ryans youth. They were all content. Marissa happy to be a part of Ryans life. While Ryan couldn't have been happier seeing his mother get along with Marissa.