So here is Chapter 10.

Things were looking more than up as Marissa Cooper-Nichol whatever her name may be at the moment got up and ready for a nice Summer day. She had a nice group of friends, a great boyfriend, and a balanced family. All was dandy. She decided to make breakfast for the happy family and as she set the table Lindsey walked in wrapped up in a robe covered in cats.

Lindsay- Geeze you didn't have to make breakfast. You could have woke me up, I would have helped.

Marissa- It was no problem. I figured I might as well help out around here after being gone a week.

Lindsey- Right how was your adventure to meet the future mother in law.

Marissa smiled.

Marissa- She isn't my future mother in law. But none the less. It was wonderful. How about you. How is Caleb doing?

Lindsey- Its alright I guess. I'm actually heading back out next Tuesday. I just wanted to meet him.

Marissa was slightly relieved that Lindsey was leaving but a part of her was a tiny bit bummed.

Marissa- Right. Well I'm going to go and call Ryan.

Lindsey- God. You guys are married.

Marissa just smiled and made her way upstairs. She passed Katlins room and saw she was still sleeping. When she called Ryan picked up out of breath.

Ryan- Hey babe.

Marissa- Is there someone I should know about?

Ryan laughed a bit.

Ryan- No I just got back from a jog. I have to stay fit in order to keep this sexy chick I know satisfied.

Marissa smiled.

Marissa- Well hey sorry to be a pest of a girlfriend, but Lindsey is leaving in a weekish, so I was wondering if you wanted to help me plan a little going away party for her.

Ryan- Your not a pest. I love starting my day with a call from you, but yeah I mean I can try to help. Who would we invite though?

Marissa- Well I figure we could just invite kids from school. Caleb and my mom are out of town this weekend so I figure it's a good time. Apparently Caleb is looking at some business to buy out.

Ryan- Well if you would like to do that. I'm fine with it. I may even be of assistance.

Marissa- I knew I kept you around for a reason.

Ryan laughed.

Ryan- So do you mind if I stop by tonight then?

Marissa- No, come over and we can plan.

Ryan- I wasn't thinking planning.

Marissa- I know. But we have two days until my mom leaves. Then we can work you a different way for a few days straight.

Ryan laughed and they parted with loving words. Marissa then joined her family downstairs for breakfast. The next two days were a blur of hard work. Summer helped out as well and they had a rager planned for Saturday. Ryan was skeptical on the idea, but Marissa seemed excited enough. Come Saturday around 4 the fantastic four sat Lindsey down to ruin the surprise so she didn't have a heart attack. Lindsey laughed when they told her what was up.

Lindsey- You guys are full of sh.t.

All of a sudden a group of five guys all shirtless ran into the pool area with a keg. They yelled and jumped in the pool screaming Party. Lindsey laughed and then thanked the four before joining the men in the pool. Ryan and Marissa went up to her room for a bit, while Seth and Summer took the liberty of stacking the bar with booze. Upstairs Ryan and Marissa sat down on Marissa's bed for a bit. Ryan had been skeptical of the concept of this party for a few days and Marissa knew why, yet she wanted him to bring it up. So as they sat on the bed Ryan reached for Marisssa's hand and brought it up.

Ryan- Look Marissa you know I care about you. I don't want anything bad to happen to you. I don't think it's a secret that this past year we have had some scares involving alcohol.

Marissa- Ryan I wont drink, its okay.

Ryan- I don't want to be the guy who tells you not to drink. I'm not your dad. I just want you to be happy.

Marissa- Ryan its fine. I'm not a social drinker anyway. Besides I plan on spending the evening with you mostly anyway.

Ryan- Alright, well here goes nothing. Sorry. I just… worry you know.

Marissa- I know.

They smile and give each other a quick peck before hand in hand taking on the rager that had begun. Summer was beyond wasted, while Seth toyed with a beer. Lindsey on the other hand was doing shots of tequila like nobodies business. After a good seven she decided to take a break and she found herself in Marissa's room. Ryan walked in a bit later to see her passed out on the floor. Marissa was downstairs drinking water and chatting with old friends. Ryan made sure she was conscious and then he got her some water and woke her up.

Lindsey- Ryan what are you doing here?

Ryan- I was going to take a break but you seemed to need some help first.

Lindsey began to slur sleepily on the bed.

Lindsey- You are such a great guy. Marissa is so lucky. I hate her at times.

Ryan- Look Lindsey I just wanted to make sure you are okay. I think you should go back to your own room now or re enter the party, that my girlfriend Marissa threw for you.

Lindsey then leaned in and tried to kiss Ryan and at the perfect caught on television moment. Marissa opened the door. Just in time to see her lean in and Ryan fight her off.

Marissa- Uh.

Ryan- Look Marissa this is nothing like it looks.

Marissa- I know I trust you. But Lindsey get the hel. Out of my room. There is advil in the bathroom cabnet. Next time stay a wee bit more sober.

Lindsey got up and stumbled out of the room murmuring something. Ryan then started to walk up to Marissa but she laid him back down on her bed and took her spot on top of him. Before Ryan could start talking Marissa interrupted him.

Marissa- I know I saw you push her away. She was drunk. And I guarantee you were just trying to help her am I right?

Ryan smiled.

Ryan- You know me well.

Marissa- I know. But god is that what I am like drunk?

Ryan- Not at all. But hey I just want to thanks for staying sober tonight. But you didn't have to. I know it seems weird that alcohol bugs me so much.

Marissa- It doesn't Ryan. You have been through a lot that minus the alcohol may not have happened.

Ryan- Yeah there is that. But also. That night in TJ was the scariest night of my life.

Marissa looked him in the eyes and kissed him.

Marissa- I'm sorry.

That night all went well. But the next day. The fantastic four and Lindsey had one mell of a hess to deal with.