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I'm sorry that this took a while but I was trying to make this part shorter. It didn't go that well though but I hope that you'll like that it's a little longer than my chapters usually are.

A Heart's Desire

The surprise party : part two

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Summer opened her eyes and turned to look at the alarm she had on her bedside table; 08.56. Perfect.

She quickly slipped out of bed and glanced over at her husband to see if he was asleep. Seth was lying on his stomach, snoring quietly. Perfect.

She tip-toed to the bathroom where she freshened up a bit, then went back into the bedroom seeing that Seth was in the exact same position fast asleep.

"Baby," Summer quietly said as she climbed into their big bed letting her fingers dance on Seth's bare back. She crept up to his side and lay down; one arm wrapping over his back, the other one caressing his cheek.

Seth began to stir as she started to trace kisses on his arm that was lying carelessly next to him. He mumbled something sounding like 'five more minutes' and turned his head away from Summer never opening his eyes.

Summer giggled and leaned up on one arm moving her face over to Seth's cheek that was visible. She placed a kiss on his cheekbone and blew some hot air in his ear. That did make Seth wake up. He scratched his ear and again rolled over, this time to his back making Summer fall on top of him.

Seth squinted his eyes and finally opened them fully. "Hi," he said in a still sleepy voice, a little surprised to find Summer on top of him.

"Hi, birthday boy." Summer said back causing them both to grin. "Happy 26th, baby!"

Seth smiled brightly. "I'm 26."

Summer nodded and smiled at how cute he was, his hair all messy. "Yes, you are. How does it feel?"

"Really good actually. 26 is so much better than 25."

Summer giggled having heard the same thing every year so far.

"Hey, you'll feel it too in six months." Seth said seriously, being stubborn as a little child.

"I'm sure I will, baby." Summer said and kissed his jaw, babying him. She then continued to trace kisses all over his neck, nibbling his earlobe as she moved further up. As Seth couldn't stand her teasing anymore he brought her up to meet his face and caught her lips with his own in a rather rough kiss.

"You know, techically you're not 26 yet." Summer said in a seducive voice, pulling away from the kiss. Seth grunted, upset by her sudden stop.

"Sure I am. Six thirty." he mumbled and pulled her closer to him again, giving her a deep kiss but she pulled away again. "Summer," he whined, knowing that she was teasing him.

"In the evening, sweetie." Summer answered and this time Seth decided to let them have this little chat because if she pulled away again he would just scream.

"Who told you that?" Seth asked as he caressed her upper arms, hoping to make her all hot so that she would shut up and kiss him again.

"Your mom." Summer replied casually.

"You're spending way too much time with my mom."

"Of course I am. And she tells me all about you when you were young."

"She wouldn't do that."

"Oh, yes she does."

"Like what?" Seth asked worridly.

"New Year's 1997, your little problem with Mrs. Stevens in fifth grade and the time you-"

"Enough! I can't believe that she told you that. I'll remember that once she's eighty and has a zimmer frame."

"Hey!" Summer warned bringing up a finger in the air. "Your mother is the best. And I'm your wife so I have the right to know every single thing about you." Summer explained very pleased with herself. "But, enough of that. It is your birthday."

"Yes, it is." Seth said, happy that she was finally done with the talking. It was usually he who talked so this was very annoying for him, having her talk and interrupt all the time when all he wanted to do was to make out.

"So, what do you want to do?"

"Anything?" Seth asked excitedly.

"Anything."

"Well, for now I just want to-" Seth started and brought his arms round Summer rolling them over so that she was underneath him. He was of course careful not to lay on her pregnant stomach. "-stay here and do a little of this." Seth finished and was finally able to kiss his wife without any interuption.

Or so he thought anyway. But with their luck the phone just had to start ringing.

"Nooo," Seth and Summer whined in unison as they turned their heads to look at the ringing phone on the bedside table.

"You schould answer that." Summer said. They could have ignored it but it was Seth's birthday so it was probably someone calling to wish him a happy birthday.

"Yeah," Seth said and sat up, hoping to make this quickly so that he could return to Summer.

"Hello?..hi mom, thank you...yes I am...is Ryan there?...hi buddy...thank you...sure...no, it's okay...I'm sure she's busy with the party...yes I know about it...okay, see you soon." And with that Seth put the phone down.

Summer had also sat up during his talk on the phone. She was leaning her head on his shoulder looking at him and wanting him to tell her about the conversation.

"It was my mom and then Ryan. They wished me happy birthday." he explained, planting a light kiss on Summer's temple.

Summer nodded and slowly reached up to kiss him. After a long kiss Seth pulled away and placed his hands on either side of her pretty face. "Ryan asked me to join him for some surfing together with dad. Is that okay?"

"Yeah, sure. It's your birthday and I'll be busy with your mom." Summer said, knowing how much Seth had come to love surfing.

"Thanks, baby." Seth said and gave her a finale kiss before stepping up and going into the wardrobe to find his surfing clothes.

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To tell the truth Summer was a bit disappointed that Seth had left to spend time with his father and brother. She knew that it was a good thing, the three of them doing something together. That rarely happened and she knew how involved Seth and Ryan had got into surfing and Sandy was very eager to have his two sons out with him since he'd never been able to bring any family members.

Summer had wanted to stay in bed together with Seth though. She knew that she had things to do with the party but it was his birthday and that should mean some quality time in bed. But she guessed that they would have to wait until after the party tonight. Then there would be nothing disturbing and interrupting. It would just be the two of them.

Though she was still disappointed that when she for once had wanted to Seth hadn't.

But Summer had been busy the whole day and she'd had a good time together with Kirsten and Marissa, who had been helping to set up the whole thing. A big party requiered a lot of planning and setting up. Summer was lucky to have the very experienced Kirsten Cohen by her side; she was a master of party planning. But still, there had been plenty to do.

So now, just minutes before Seth would arrive, everything was perfect. Just as Summer had wanted it to be. But she was so nervous. Kirsten had been by Summer's side the last hour just to keep her from stressing herself out.

She had no idea why she was being so nervous; it all was perfect and the guests that already had arrived had all given compliments to Summer. She had done a great job. Maybe she was nervous because she wanted Seth to love this; maybe she was nervous because she still was a little afraid that deep down Seth's anxious feelings about the baby was there, that maybe he just didn't want to tell her and hurt her.

"Summer, Seth's here now." Kirsten said and Summer saw her husband enter the restaurant. He was dressed in a black striped shirt and had black pants. He was looking so hot.

The nervousness of seeing him overtook her though. "I'll be right there, Kirsten."

"You're not coming?"

"Yeah, soon. Just give me a second to gather myself." Kirsten nodded looking a little confused and left to go greet her son, leaving Summer to stand on her own in the corner.

Summer felt like she was waiting to hold a speach in front of a whole nation. Her hands were all sweaty. She looked around and saw that everyone was occupied and enjoying themselves.

As she turned her gaze towards Seth she saw him greet his parents and a few friends. He looked really happy. And then, he greeted his colleagues. Everybody gave him a handshake until a woman smiling brightly gave in for a hug. She whispered something in Seth's ear and they both laughed.

Summer quickly turned away. Everything was starting to spin and she had to calm down. She leaned against the wall closing her eyes, taking a deep breath. She felt as if she was going to faint.

Opening her eyes again she saw Seth look around the club searching for something. The colleague was talking to him though so he gave her his attention and fallowed her to the bar.

This was not suppose to happen. Seth was supposed to go with her to the bar and she was supposed to give him her first surprise of the evening.

Though Summer stayed in the corner, hiding from all the people. She was not ready at all to face any of them, especially not Seth.

Without thinking Summer grabbed a drink from a waiter passing by. She took a few sips and sat down on the floor, resting her head against the dark wall. The corner she sat in was protected by a curtain and a couch so no one had a clear view into it. She was well hidden.

Summer suddenlt felt someone tap her shoulder. She looked up and saw a friend from college standing bent over her, Alison. "Hey, are you okay Summer?" she gently asked.

Summer swallowed and nodded, aware of how she must look sitting on the floor with a drink in her hand. "Yeah, sure. I'm just gonna go outside for a while."

Summer stood up with help from Alison. "You want me to come with you?" Alison asked gently, obviously concerned about her friend.

"No, but thanks. I'll be alright."

With those words Summer excused herself and quickly went outside. She walked out the back way and was met by the cool air. Taking another sip from her drink she breathed in some fresh air and felt a little more relaxed.

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Back inside Seth was starting to get worried. He hadn't seen Summer and he'd already been there for more than half an hour.

"Mom, is Summer supposed to surprise me in a cake or what?"

Kirsten nervously looked around, trying to find Summer. "I'm sure she'll be here soon, sweetie. She was just really nervous. She'll be here soon."

Seth laughed. "Why would she be nervous?"

"She wanted you to like this party I guess."

"I do, I really do." Seth said as he once again looked at the surroundings. Everything was kind of classy and in the colours of dark green and yellow. It was all very nice and all of Seth and Summer's friends were there. It was only one thing missing and that was Summer.

"Seth?" someone said and Seth turned around finding Alison.

"Hi Alison! I'm glad you could make it." Seth said and gave her a hug, kind of surprised that she hadn't wished him happy birthday since he was greeted with those words from every single person on this day.

"Yeah, and happy birthday. Listen, I saw Summer a few minutes ago and I don't know if she was okay."

Seth quickly got a serious look on his face. He had thought that Summer was just fixing herself in the bathroom and therefore being late. But his mother had loked confused about her not being here and now this. Seth was starting to get worried. "You saw Summer? Where is she?"

"Well, she was over there before and-" Seth didn't let her continue. He hurried towards the place Alison had pointed at. He didn't know why he was so worried but the moment Alison had said that she might not be okay something in his stomach had turned.

He had to make sure she was alright.

Some people tried to say happy birthday as he rushed past them but right now Seth didn't care. It wasn't like Summer not to show herself. He had expected her to flung her arms around him when he arrived. He knew how excited Summer had been about this birthday party.

The corner Alison had pointed out was empty but as Seth spotted the door out he quickly opened it and stepped outside.

"Summer?" he gently asked as he saw her sitting against the wall. What was she doing out here?

Summer looked up at him with a smile, looking a little embarrassed. She had probably realised how odd this was; hiding from the party and sitting outside on the ground in the cool night.

"Summer, why are you out here alone?" Seth asked and kneeled down next to her. It was at that moment he noticed the drink next to her. It wasn't one of those tiny drinks; the glass was not small and it certainly wasn't much left in it.

"What is this?" Seth asked her in a steady tone, afraid of what she would answer.

"Um, it's a-" Summer started uncertainly but Seth interrupted her.

"I know what this is, Summer. You haven't drunk any, have you?" he asked her in a dangerous voice.

"Well, I didn't take much." Summer quietly said, feeling the disappointment in his voice.

Seth couldn't believe this. This was Summer and she knew better. "What were you thinking, Summer? You're pregnant!"

"I know!" she snapped back; he wouldn't understand.

"How could you do this?"

"I didn't have much, Seth. I just needed to cool down a bit."

Seth didn't buy that as an excuse though and spoke again with a higher voice. "With alcohol? Summer, you're hurting our baby!"

Summer was about to say something back but those words made her shut up. She couldn't say anything back to that. It was true. She had only drunk almost one drink but she didn't know how much it took to hurt the baby. She hadn't been thinking.

"How could you, Summer? It's not that hard to take a glass of orange juice instead."

"How would you know? You don't have to do anything! For you everything is just normal. I'm the one going through all these not so funny changes while you screw around with skanks!" Summer screamed on top of her lungs, tears starting to fall. She just exploaded as he accused her, not used to him being really mad at her.

She sniffled a little and angrily tried to wipe at her tears, that wouldn't stop falling. She was crying because she was angry at him for not understanding, because she was hurt and scared that he didn't want her as much. He had rejected her this morning and he never, ever did that. And that female colleague didn't really help; she already felt self-conscoius enough. And she was crying because she had taken alcohol and she might have hurt the baby.

"How dare you say anything like that? Just because you're carrying the baby doesn't mean that I'm not affected. It's my baby too!"

"Oh, I know it is. And maybe you should show it a little better!"

Seth took a deep breath, stopping himself from yelling at her even more. He felt as if he could shout at her all night but he decided not to. She would have to deal with what she'd done herself. "I'm gonna go inside and maybe you should think about that as well. Thanks for the party by the way. It's just perfect!" Seth yelled and went inside slamming the door as he did so.

A few people inside looked at him as he angrily walked through the restaurant.

"Seth? Where have you been?" his father asked standing by the entrance.

Seth decided to stop and explain some before leaving. "I'm leaving. Summer's just outside the back door; she's been drinking."

Sandy seemed to be surprised. "What are you talking about? It's your birthday party."

"Yeah. Well, you could try saying that to my wife."

"Is she alright?"

"At the moment, I don't care. I'm just gonna leave."

And that was what Seth did. He walked out of the restaurant meeting a few friends on his way out but never stopping his quick pace to say hi.

Sandy, confused as hell, was left behind. What had that been about?

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So, this was a little different chapter. Please tell me your opinion!

I have in this story pretty much always written Seth as the one doing something wrong but now I decided to let Summer disappoint Seth. Next chapter will probably involve a lot more feelings and you'll find out more about why she was drinking and being nervous. Maybe that wasn't clear enough here.

Also, keep voting for the sex of the baby. Boy or girl?

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