A/N: I don't own anything of the oc other than this story. Though I wish I did...coz then the show would still be running ;P Ahhh as usual REVEIWS WANTED. No it seems to much of a bother sometimes but its a motivation for me so any reveiws would be good. Well Read and Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Quiet Night!

Before anyone knew it, the sun was setting and dinner was starting to be served to the hospital rooms. "Oh wow look at the time "Julie exclaimed as the sky began to darken. "I think it's time we got you kids home for dinner and bed for you little miss" Kirsten added directing her comment at a yawning Sophie. Everyone agreed to go home for dinner and give Marissa time to rest. Everyone turned and hugged Marssa good-bye and said gave her their best wishes. Everyone left except Ryan. He wanted to stay for a little longer so she wasn't completely alone uring dinner and then he would leave when she was getting tired. Which he was sure wouldn't be long after dinner. Today had been really tiring for her and he knew she was in pain. He could see it written all across her face. "Hey. You okay? Does it hurt?" Ryan rushed becoming more worried with each minute he saw her agony. "Yeah...a little" Marissa quietly agreed. "Where?" Ryan asked unsure of what he could do to make her feel better. "It aches all over. Why does it hurt so much Ry?" "Well you have been through quite a lot you know!? Look I'm just gunna go find Kathy okay" "Why do you need Kathy?" Marissa asked a little confused. Ryan couldn't help but laugh at her puzzled expression. "So she can do something about that pain" He smiled. After a slight nod from Marissa he walked down the hall and found Kathy.

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"Ahh how is that lovely patient of ours going?" "Ahh that's actually why I came to see you...well other than to see your lovely smile of course" Ryan replied, making Kathy blush. "Oh you're always such a charmer aren't you Mr. Atwood?" Kathy replied "How many times do I have to tell you Kath, it's Ryan please. Umm yes well Marissa is still in a lot of pain and I was ...well I was wondering if there was...maybe ...quiet possibly there was something you could do to ease the pain for her" Ryan finished shyly. "haha. Sure. I'll come in and give her another dose of pain killers. I'm suprised she hasn't been given anymore since this morning after Dr Peterson did the check up. Oh well. I'll be in soon Ryan" "Thanks" Ryan replied as he started walking down the hall back to Marissa's room.

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"Okay so Kathy is going to come down in a minute and give you some more pain killers soon. Then it shouldn't hurt as much and you can get a good nights sleep" "Thanks. I wish you didn't have to do everything for me though. I'm sorry" Marissa replied, looking down to her lap and began fidgetting with her hands. "Hey. I want to. Sides, I know how hard this is for you and I feel bad that you have to go through this and I got out easy" Ryan added shyly. "No I'm glad it's me here. I don't think I could handle it if you were lying here as well" They both looked up and connected into each others eyes. Ryan lent down and placed a feathery kiss on Marissa's lips. Marissa was about to deepen their kiss when Kathy knocked on the door. "Sorry to interupt. By the looks of things you probably don't really the pain killers at the moment" Kathy gave a small laugh "But, I think I will give them to you anyway. The pain can get pretty bad and stop you from sleeping" Kathy added and smiled one of her famous knowing smiles at the adorable couple in front of her. They all laughed. "Sorry" Marissa replied shyly. "He's just too irresistable" She added smiling into Ryan's eyes. "Yes he is quite the charmer" she smiled back "Ohhh Is he?" Marissa said giving him a raised eyebrow with a cheeky smile. "So I guess I have competition now" Marissa joked. "No no. He's all yours" Kahy replied. "Right all done!" She added. "Wow, that was quick. I didn't even feel a thing. Thank-you" "Well I'll let you two love birds be. And I want you to get some rest young Miss. It's been a very big day and you need your strengths" Kathy added more seriously. "And I want you to go home tonight Mr. Atwood. She needs her sleep and I don't want you disrupting that" She smiled as she began walking out the door. "Okay I'll be out by 11" Ryan stated as Kathy was closing the door. Ryan and Marissa went back to lying down and cuddling. Kathy peered through the doors window one last time and smiled at th young couple. "They're goning to be together for a very long lifetime!" Kathy remarked to herself as she walked back to her seat in the reception area.

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"Do you have to go?" Marissa pleaded with her big puppy dog eyes. Ryan hated it when he did that to her...and he hated to leave! But he knew she had to sleep and keep her strengths up. The next few months were going to be tough for her. "I'm sorry" Ryan sadly replied back "But you heard Kathy. You need your strengths up and I need you to be strong and get better. I don't want anything to prevent you from getting better" Ryan told her quietly. "Just 10 more minutes...pllllllease" She pulled her puppy dog eyes again and then smiled cheekily when she knew Ryan couldn't say no. "Ahhhh. You know I can't say no when you look at me like that" "Like what?" Marissa replied innocently but continued to smile cheekily. "You know what like...but 10 more minutes and that's it...otherwise Kathy will come in and I'll be dead meat" Ryan laughed.

They talked and cuddled for the next 10 minutes. Ryan making Marissa smile and laugh. "Stop making me laugh. Ow. It hurts" "Well what if I do...this" Ryan began tickling Marissa where he knew she wasn't sore. "Don't, Stop, Stop. Ryyyyyyyyyyan...It huuuuuuurts" She laughed. But soon the pain grew larger and it felt so bad. Ryan sore it the pain written across her face and immediately stopped. "Does it hurt really bad?" He asked guiltily. "Yeaaa" "I'm sorry" He added feeling more and more guilty hat he had hadn't stopped and had caused her pain. Slowly the oain was easing but Marissa noticed how sad Ryan looked. Even without asking she knew he felt guilty for her pain at that moment. He was looking down at his hands resting on Marissa's hip. "Hey" Marissa said gently as she lifted his head and then kissed him, letting him know she was okay and he didn't do anything. Instantly all the pain and guilt and emotions evapourised and was replaced with pure love and passion. When Ryan smiled into her kiss Marissa began to deepen their kiss. Parting his lips and slipping her tongue into his. Each massaging each others tongues. When they came back up for air Ryan looked at the clock. 11.15 pm. "I see what you're trying to do but it's not going to work" "Oh really?" Marissa replied cheekily and she began to move closer to Ryans lips again. But before she could connect he jumped off the bed and stood up. "Oh no you don't. I won't be able to leave if you do that. Ahuh I've gotta get back home. Kirsten is probably waiting up for me" Ryan interjected. Marissa was shocked and felt a little rejected. Ryan saw the sadness on her face and she looked down into her lap. "Ohh Baby please don't be like that" Ryan tried. Marissa didn't look up. She was focusing on her hands upon her lap. "I'm gonna come back tomorrow morning before work and then stay as late as I can after work" Marissa looked up "Are you really?" Marissa asked not so certain. "Of course. I don't want to leave you but I have to let you sleep and I have work tomorrow. But as soon as I can I'm gonna come see you. I miss you, you know!?" "I know. It's just lonely here and I don't want you to leave. What if something happens to you? I just want you here and spend time with you" Marissa looked back down to her lap. "Hey..." "Hey" He added again so she'd look up. He held her ead in his hands holding her gaze with his. "Nothing is going to happen to me and I know it will be lonely. But by the time you sleep then no doubt Summer or your mom or one of the Cohens will be here to visit and they'll be around all day and then I'll be here in no time. Okay!?" "Okayyy" Marissa sighed. Ryan gave her a sweet kiss on the top of her forehead and then continued. "Now I better get going. Just get some sleep Riss and I'll be here in no time okay. And I promise nothing is going to happen to me... There is no way I'm gonna leave you!" Ryan finished, making Marissa smile. "Okay. See you tomorrow then" She replied giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. And with that Ryan walked out of her room. It was one of the hardest things he had to do. He hated leaving her behind and not knowing if she was going to be okay while he was away. But he knew it was for the best...

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Ryan was just about to walk out of the hospital doors when he turned around and walked up to Kathy at the Reception desk. " You finally going home Mr. Atwood" Kathy smiled. " But before I do I was just wondering if maybe...if you wouldnt mind..maybe sometime...during the day tomorrow.." "Come on Spit it out boy!" "Would you mind spending a bit of time with Marissa when she isn't sleeping and doesn't have any visitors. Just til I can get here after work. I think she'll just be a little lonely. But it's okay if you don't have time" Ryan quickly added at the end. "Sure. No problems. I?t's my day off tomorrow so I'll come in and play cards or bring in some magazines or something" "Oh if it's your day off don't worry then.I'm sure Summer will be around for a while" Ryan replied "Nonsense. You two are my favourite patients. I want to spend time with that darling girlfriend of yours. It's no trouble at all" "Well if you're sure?" "Totally. I get bored when the kids are at school" She laughed. "Thanks Kathy. You're a champ!" Ryan finished as he gave her a small kiss on the cheek. "Okay we'll see you tomorrow afternoon Ryan" Kathy finished. Ryan waved good-bye and drove home. As he had told Marissa, Kirsten had been waiting and was about to call just whn he rocked up. She heated up the dinner she had saved him and after watching a little bit of television with her adopted son she said good night and went to bed. Ryan switched off the television, washed his plate and fork, put them away and then exited to the poolhouse for an early nights sleep. Well the earliest he had been to bed in nearly 3 years. For the first time he just fell asleep straight away and slept peacefully through the night.

Everyone in Newport had a Quiet Night!!!!

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