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The Comeback Girl

Chapter 4: Aftershock

Marisa POV

"Theresa?" Ryan muttered.

"Why, do you know her?" Kyle asked.

"Maybe not, you know there are a lot of Theresa's in this world." I broke in pulling Ryan by his collar from the doorway. "Well, we have a lot to discuss, so if you'll just excuse us."

I grabbed the door and slammed it shut. I walked down the hallways to Ryan's room and mine; I could hear Ryan follow me. I entered and flung my self at a chair and buried my hands in my face. I wasn't crying, nor was I mad, just shocked. I heard the door shut and snapped my head up.

"Look, it's not what you think." Ryan said.

"What do I think?" I snapped at him.

"Look I didn't go back to Theresa and sleep with her when I have you." Ryan snapped.

"I know you didn't but then why does he look exactly like you Ryan?" I asked with tears coming down my face.

"I don't know, well, unless." Ryan broke off into thought.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing, look, I am going to take Kyle home and talk to her about this." Ryan said before her left the room. I fell back down on the chair and picked up a pillow and began crying as Ryan closed the door. What was going on here? Everything was finally perfect and we didn't have any drama to worry about until this?

Why did Amber have to pick this kid to be friends with? It wasn't fair. After having her Ryan and I were living perfectly and we didn't have a care in the world. There would be those days when we had trouble at the office and when I have to go to Paris or something and show off my new line of clothes.

But this was just too much.

Ryan POV

I had Kyle in the car as we drove down the street, he told me where to turn until I found myself on the darker side of Newport, where the houses weren't two stories and there was grass and some didn't have a perfect paint job. Kyle led me to a small house on the end of a small street. It was a color of off white and had one story with a small yellow car outside. I pulled up on the street as Kyle got out of the car. I got out behind him and locked the car as I made my way up the sidewalk.

Kyle rang on the doorbell and I heard footsteps come closer. A woman in long black hair and dark brown eyes opened the door.

"Ryan?" she whispered.

"Theresa." I spoke back.

"Hey mom, this is my friend Amber's dad. He decided to take me home." Kyle said with a smile on his face. "He says he knows you."

"Kyle why don't you go inside and finish your homework." Theresa said to him not taking her eyes off me.

Kyle did as he was told and he shut the door behind him. The sun was beginning to set and we were both outside her house. "What are you doing here?" Theresa asked.

"I don't know, why don't you tell me?" I asked crossing my arms over my chest.

"Look, apparently, your big time now. I can tell by your car so why don't you just go home to Marisa and your daughter." Theresa said.

"I wanna know why my wife freaked out when she laid eyes on your son." I snapped.

"Look Ryan, this is a bad time."

"Your damn right it's a bad time. Now I need to have answer's for her when I get home you answer me, is he mine?" I asked taking a step closer.

"He's" Theresa started looking down at her feet. "The kid I told you I lost. He's your son. I lied so you would actually have a life and not be held down by him."

"You lied to me?"

"To protect you! Look Ryan, if I hadn't done it then you would be right here next to me where I am." Theresa said.

"But you could have told me to leave."

"I knew you wouldn't. I knew that you would be too thick to go back to Newport."

"And this is how I had to find out? By my daughter bringing home a new kid?" I snapped.

"I didn't plan it either!" Theresa explained.

"Well look, apparently we will be seeing a lot more of each other. I am going to come over Saturday to talk about this because we aren't done." I spat at her.

"When?" Theresa asked.

"Marisa and I will pick you up for lunch around noon." I made it clear.

When I arrived back home it was dark. I heard talking from the back sitting room along with some laughing. I assumed Summer and Justin were in there to themselves. I made my way up the stairs to my own bedroom. Marisa was laying on her stomach watching her second season of The Valley on DVD. She noticed me and then sat up and flipped the TV off.

"Well?" she asked.

I shut the doors behind us. "Remember when I got Theresa pregnant and she told me that she lost the baby?" I asked.

"She lied to you didn't she?" Marisa took the words out of my mouth.

I nodded my head in response. "Amber cannot know that Kyle is her half brother, not yet at least." She broke the silence.

"I think she should-" I tried.

"Ryan her birthday is in less than two weeks, I think that it would be better for her if we wait to tell her about this." Marisa went on.

I nodded my head. "Your right." I almost whispered. "We are meeting with her Saturday. I figured we could also go shopping for her birthday afterwards."

"Why?" Marisa asked.

"Because we have to deal with this. I mean he is my kid." I pointed out.

"Yeah, and the fact that she is back in Newport is more horrible." Marisa mumbled, not looking at me.

"We shouldn't worry about this, not for a while at least. I mean now we should worry about Amber and life and work and us." I said.

"Yeah, us." Marisa almost whispered. I noticed that she was dazed off in her own little world.

"Marisa, what's wrong?"

Amber POV

I was watching TV and eating dinner downstairs with Justin. "Hey, do you think she is prettier than me?" I asked pointing at an actress.

"Completely, I mean she has great hair." Justin teased.

I slapped him playfully on his shoulder. "And what is wrong with my hair?" I asked.

"Nothing really, it's just that yours is way too light for it's own damn good." Justin pointed out.

"Yeah, well I begged Mom do let me dye it but she doesn't want me to. She says it makes me look like my father. As if I would want to look like him." I went on.

"Your way too hard on yourself." With that he placed his hand behind my neck and kiss my lips with his. Oh the warmth that entered my body when his lips met mine. It was almost as good as when we first kissed, oh how I remember that day.

Flashback!

I was at the Valentine's Day dance at school. It was about to end in an hour and it was completely dark outside. A slow song began and I quickly left the Gym. I didn't want to be in there with all the couples. I went on and sat on the bench and looked up at the moon.

The moon is so mysteries, did you know that you only see one side of the moon as it orbits the earth. I wonder why it does that. I mean scientifically I know why it does it but, why? I mean what has it got to hide. He doesn't have to worry about getting a girlfriend or else he is the only one on Valentine's Day that is alone.

"Amber?" I heard from behind me. I turned and saw Justin standing there in his black shirt and black pants. I was wearing a red halter dress that went all the way to the floor.

"Justin, what are you doing here?" I asked standing up.

"I saw you coming out here and decided to see what you were up to." Justin said walking towards me.

"Well I decided to come out here while the couples are in there dancing, and being in love." I explained.

Justin came as close as her could to me. I began to get nervous. I mean I did have that crush on him in 8th grade but never told anyone about him. I mean, he is my best friend. We practically grew up together.

"Well, did you want to be one of those couples, that are in love?" Justin asked.

My heart practically froze. "What exactly are you asking?" I asked.

"I was wondering if you would want to be my girlfriend." Justin repeated.

My heart began beating again but very rapidly. "Sure." I almost whispered. Justin smiled and then an awkward silence came over us. "So, what do we do now?"

"Well, we can start by going back inside and dancing, together." Justin said taking my hand in his.

I obeyed him and went back into the Gym. We made our way to the dance floor, I knew a lot of my class was staring at him and I as he wrapped his arms around my waist and I slipped mine behind his neck. We swayed back and forth in unison. You know, slow dancing really isn't dancing; it is more of holding each other as you both sway. Occasionally you'll move your feet but that's really is.

I looked up into Justin's dark eyes as he was looking down into mine. His head came down closer to mine and I tilted mine back as our lips met each other for the first time.

Warmth. Joy. Happiness. Pleasure. Passion. They all entered my body at the same time. But the most important one,

Love.

End Flashback!

The kiss broke when we both head the front door open and then slam close. "Dad." Justin whispered in anger. "Doesn't he know when I am busy?"

Seth made his way to where we were and smiled when he saw us. We quickly went back to our regular positions as we ate together. "Hey there bud, have fun?"

"Yeah Dad." Justin spat.

"Good, hey Amber how are ya?" Seth said with a smile on his face.

"Good as usual Seth." I responded. "Are you and Mrs. Cohen coming to the party next weekend?"

"Of course Summer, we wouldn't miss your birthday for the world. As your godfather it is my duty to make sure you are happy and stuff, like I do for Justin." Seth said.

Ryan POV

Marisa began crying like she had been earlier. "Well since you could use some good news, but maybe it's bad in your opinion."

"Marisa what are you talking about?" I asked.

I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her shoulder as I sat down next to her. I shifted my body as to face her. Marisa remained silent for a while and just continued to cry into my shoulder.

"Is it Kyle? Amber?" I asked hopeful that she might answer me.

"No, it has nothing to do with Amber. And nothing to do with Kyle." Marisa said pulling apart from me.

She wiped her eyes clean and dried her face off with her face.

"What then?" I repeated.

Marisa looked me straight in the eye as she said the next two words.

"I'm pregnant."

DUN DUN DUN! Oh the Drama, I can barely stand it! LOL, J/K. Anyways, to answer your reivews...

newportbeachbabe: Well here's an update. And to be honest, I really was considering writing this story in the 3rd person but it is just way too hard on me. I am so used to this and it is really easy for me to write like this. BUT! I have planned that Amber's birthday party chapter will be in 3rd person for your enjoyment. I know it gets hard to keep switching POV's but that is why I am doing everything in my power to make sure you guys see the CHANGE!

forgottenletters: I know what you mean man. I mean, I feel sorry for Amber and Marisa right now. Amber in a big way because what happens later on... trust me, you'll see what I mean.

Laine7727: Well, oh crap Theresa is back is right! But I don't know why you are dancing when the entire Atwood family is going through a hard time, whatever floats your boat I guess.

Brightest Firefly: I hope that potential you were talking about just came through with this chapter. AND DUN DUN DUN, Amber is Ryan's kid, they are related, but that would be a great twist. No, no, no, no, no, no, no. It has to stay this way for future reasons unknown to you peoples for now.

kursk: Heck yes this story is getting better and it did just that with this new chapie! I hope you loved my twist. I thought the idea that he designed a house for her was totally cute too, that's why I wrote it. Well, my faithful reviewer, I hope you are happy with chapter 4 and I hope you are looking forward to chapter 5.

DosgBody: That should be some relief for you, but the Theresa thing, yes, you may scream like a wild banshee. I actually would be happier if you did. It would give me the feeling that my writing made someone scream like a banshee! That's pretty cool to think about... yeah. Anyways, I hope you loved the new chapter my faithful reviewer. Make it a good one!

Well, love goes out to all you guys, I don't know what I would do if I didn't get any reviews. I pray that I wake up tomorrow morning to 50 reviews in my mailbox since I updated 3 times today.