A/N: Sorry guys ...now it's been a while since my last update...Life's been a bit hectic for me at the moment and been so busy have had hardly any time to write but here is the latest 2 chapters. Next chapter about half way thru so hopefully I can update that one soon too. Well as always read and enjoy and any reveiws most appreciated oP Love always RMloveobsessed xoxoxo
Breaking Out
It had been a week and a half since Marissa had woken up and a week since she had started her therapy. It had been going well. With help from Ryan, Marissa had been very strong and determind. Even all the nurses and her physio therapist had noted it several times. "Nothing's gonna stop you from healing as soon as you can is there young missy" They would all say. Marissa's answer was always the same. "Nope. I want to get on with my life as soon as I can!!!"
And that determination seemed to be working. The nurses and therapist had said it would take months for her to heal fully and be able to do most things on her own, but Marissa was really making progress. She could now shower and dress on her own with only minimal pain (though Michelle was always around to make sure nothing happened.She would just sit near the door and read through the magazines Summer had given Marissa). Marissa could now stand and walk for long periods of time and had no trouble moving around and all of the pain had minimised Marissa had told them, though everyone knew she was just trying to be strong and ignore it. Ryan especially knew when she wasn't feeling good or was in pain. The tell-all sign being when she was lying as still as possible and being really quiet. "You okay Riss?" Ryan would always asked sweetly. "I'm fine" "You sure?" "Stop worrying Ry. I'm just thinking" She would lie. Secretly she was aching from the days events but she struggled through it, trying not to worry anyone. But Ryan knew the truth but wouldn't push the topic. Instead he would say he was going for a walk and come back with a nurse not far behind him with some more pain pills. Marissa loved it that he could tell what she was thinking or feeling and knew what she needed without getting everyone worried by talking about it. It was good for a nurse to come in saying "Right. Time for your next set of pills Miss Cooper" And everyone just assuming that's just when she normally had them. It made it easier on everyone.
After done with her physio and having been showered and dressed she had called Ryan. She had got some good news and wanted to surprise him. "Hey babe. What's up?" Ryan answered noticing Marissa displayed on his caller I.D. "Heyyy. Umm I was just wondering if you could go to my place and grab a few things for me?" "Sure. I was just about to leave anyway. What did ya need?" MArissa went on to tell him she wanted her favourite gucchi glasses and few other bits and peices and asked if he could call the Cohen's and her mom and Neil and Luke and Anna to tell them not to come in today "I'm not feeling the best" She lied. Secretly she was trying to throw him off her surprise and make sure only he was there. She would surprise everyone else later. Ryan was a little confused but agreed and was soon off to her house to grab the few things she wanted. She had to look her best!!!
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But what she hadn't intended on was a visit from someone else. Summer had already left the house before Ryan got there and had just arrived at the hospital with some lily's for Marissa.
"Hey...yyyyy" "Sum what are you doing here?" Marissa asked a litlle confused and shocked. She wanted it to be a surprise for everyone. "Ahh well I thought I'd come and visit my best friend and keep her company for most of the day...but never mind that...What's up with you? You've brushed your hair and are in like your favourite gucchi shirt and your nice pants and you aren't in bed!!! What's going on here?" She glared at her friend suspiciously. "Okay okay okay. You weren't spose to be here but I guess now that you are I'm gonna have to tell you" Marissa replied "I'm getting breaking outta here today" She laughed. "Okay. I know we broke you out of here last time ...but we had a good reason to last time" Summer reminded seriously. All Marissa could do was laugh "I'm not really breaking out. They letting me go home today" Marissa explained. "Oh My God Coop! Your going home...today? That's... that's GREAT!!!" "I know and I was trying to make it a surprise for everyone. That's why I rang Ryan and delayed him for a bit and got him not to let anyone visit today but i guess you already left" "So you were going o surprise Ryan and then somehow get us all at our house and then surprise us?" "Yeah. Something like that" "Ohhhh. Well I just remembered I have an appointment at the beauty salon today at ummm 11, so I better get going and go get ready. I think I left my wallet in my room" Marissa looked at her suspiciously. "Summ..." She questioned. "I do ..and you probably want Ryan to yourself and continue with your plans so I'm gonna go. I promise I won't say anything and I guess I'll see you back at home!?" Marissa looked at her again curiously, trying to figure out what she was up to, "Yeahhh. I'll see you at home" She said still trying to guess what Summer was thinking. "But it probably won't be til around lunch time. Dr Peterson has to do a once over and clear me to go home. So yeah See you when I get home" She smiled and gave Summer a hug.
Summer quickly scurried back to her car. She had a plan ...and it needed to be completed...and soon...
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Ryan had told the friends and family that Marissa wasn't up for visitors and had spent a while trying to find everything Marissa said she wanted, and he was now on his way to give them to her. Litlle did he know what a surprise he was about to get...
He knocked softly on the door and slowly pushed it open. "Hey, you up bab..." Ryan stopped dead in his tracks. Marissa was sitting on the couch against the window and was dressed in a sexy v necked top and nice brown pants. The glow from the sun was lighting up the edge of her perfectly brushed, straight hair making her look like... an angel, my beautiful angel Ryan thought God she's beautfiul!
Marissa gave a small giggle. "Heyyy" She replied sexily to his silence and obvious surprise. She had the most gorgeous smile on her face which made her look even more beatiful. The smile that Ryan knew was just for him. He walked over and couldn't resist to kiss her beautiful, luscious lips. "mmm. If I knew surprising you was going to be this good I would have done it more" Marissa smiled into the kiss. "How could I resist when you are looking like that. You're so beautiful!" "You think huh?! Good coz today is a really special day and I wanted to look my best!" Marissa replied "You definitly look good..." Ryan smiled, staring into Marissa's eyes. "I'm glad ou look so good...but I don't get it. Why is today so special? What's happening?" Ryan asked a confused expression displayed over his face. "Becausssssssse...I'm getting out of here today!" Marissa's face turned into an enormous smile. "You're what? You can't be...I mean...God...I've been waiting for this day for nearly 4 years. I can't believe it!" Ryan stammered hurringly. He puled her into a huge hug and had the biggest smile Marissa had ever seen on his face. Marissa whinced a little. The huge hug Ryan had given had hurt her ribs a little but she didn't care. She wanted to be wrapped in his arms forever...even if it did hurt.
After the initial shock of it all Ryan and Marissa had both calmed down. "So what do you wanna do now?" Ryan asked. The smile hadn't left his face and Marissa could see how eager he was to get her out of her. It's like she could sense that while she was still in the hospital Ryan thought something still might take her away from him. "Well I have to wait til Dr Peerson can come down and check me over and give me the all clear and then all I have to do is fill out the discharge papers and we can get out of here" She smiled at him. "This is so amazing. I'm gonna go call Sandy and Kirsten and tell them the good news" Ryan said getting up off the couch. "NO DONT! Please..." "O..okay!?" "It's just I wanted it to be a surprise for them too..if Summer doesn't open her mouth that is. I kinda...wantd to get everyone at the one place and surprise them that's all" Marissa looked a little saddened. Ryan saw and lifted her chin up and gave her a small kiss "Hey. I won't tell them okay... And what do you mean about Summer? Has she already been her? I knew she wasn't home when I went oover and her fone was off but I just guess she was with Seth or something" Ryan replied a little confused. "Yeah. she left just before you got there I guess and came straight here. So she knows. I just hope she doesn't spill it to everyone so I can still surprise them" Marissa smiled. She couldn't wait to get home!
Just then Dr. Peterson came in with a nurse. He was pushing in a machine and the nurse was close behind with a few things the doctor would need to examine Marissa. "Ahh Miss Cooper, a little birdy told me you're getting out of here today. I thought I should come down as soon as I could and give you the once over before you leave. Just to make sure you won't be back her. The staff just can't stand you anymore" Dr Petersonb joked and they all laughed. "Now shall we get started?" "Umm I just going to go outside and get a coffee. Will you be alright?" Ryan asked Marissa. "Yeah. I'll be fine" "I'll take good care of her and then yous can get out of here" Dr Peterson said sympathetically. "I'll be back in a while then" Ryan smiled and quickly kissed Marissa's cheek and exited the room.
Dr Peterson and the nurse, Gabrielle, began their examination.
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Ryan went down the hall to the caffeteria and got a cffee for himself. He knew the test might take a while so he didn't bother getting Marissa a coffee that would no doubt go cold by the time she could get to it. Just as he was thinking about Marissa, staring out over Orange County through the large glass windows, his phone started vibrating in his pocket. He pulled it out and looked at the caller I.D. "Summer. Why would she be calling me?" He thought. "Hey Summer. What's up?" "Hi. Ahh so I take it you're already at the hospital?" "Yeah. And so have you so it seems" Ryan laughed " Yeah. Big surprise hey!? Anyway is hse with you at the momen?" "Ahh no. Dr Peterson started examining her about half an hour ago. The nurse just came out and said she's having her final Catscan now actually" "Good. Well you have to delay here from coming home for about another...say 2 hours."Why's that?" "Well, you know how she wants to surprise everyone?" "Yeah. Don't know how we'll do it but she really wants to surprise you all" "Well that's what I thought too...so I came up with a better plan! Here's what we're gonna do...You delay her for 2 hours while me and Seth paint the 'Welcome Home' banner. Then I'll call everyone and tell them to come to our house for Marissa's welcome home party. Then everyone can get bring some food and drinks and then you can meet us there at say 1:30. And we can all surprise her instead. What do you think?" "I think she'll love that. But here examinations will only be another half hour. that mean it will be around 12 when we finally get out of here...What am I spose to do for an hour and a half?" "I don't know...You'll think of something. I gotta go... Otherwise this thing will never be done before you guys get here. Bye Atwood" And Summer hung up "Bye" Ryan said into the silent phone.
Ryan galnced out the large glass windows once more then turned and began walking back to Marissa's room...
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When he got back Marissa wasn't there. She must still be having the catscan Ryan thought. He sat down on the couch and waited for them to return. He stared out at the amazing veiw of the beautiful Newprt beach and thought about the future and how much he loved Marissa. It was the only girl he had ever loved...and the only girl he would ever love!
Just then Marissa walked in. "Hey she said slowly limping over to him and wrapping her arms around his neck as he stood up. "mmm hey" Ryan replied smiling into the kiss. Marissa couldn't help but laugh. Ryan always had a way of making hergetting this funny happy feeling and making her smile. "You okay?" "I'm okay...just nervous. What if something's wrong?" Marissa said her smile instantly disappearing. "Hey.." Marissa couldn't look up. "Hey.." Ryan said lifting her head up with his finger under her chin. "It's going to be okay Riss. We're going to be okay!" Marissa gave a weak smile and then tears started to escape. Hearing him say that ... "We're going to be okay!" She was just overcome with this huge batch of emotions. He ad been the only guy she had truely loved and will be the only guy she will ever love and hearing him say that, knowing he felt the same way. She just was so happy she was so lucky and had the man of her dreams. She knew, as long as she had him, everything would be okay...
Ryan didn't say anything. He simply just let her cry on his shoulder and get all of her emotions out. When her cries had subsided he just held her tighter and kissed her on the crown of her head. She was his and he would do anything to make her happy.He got his second chance with her and nothing was going to destroy that. Marissa pulled away and looked into Ryan's deep blue eyes. "I'm sorry. You just said 'we' and ...and I always want it to be like that. I ...I love you Ryan...so much. So much it even hurts and now we have a second chance and I just...I don't want anything stuffing that up" Another tear escaped. Ryan put his hands on the side of her head and used his thumb to gently wipe away the tear. "I know and I love you too. I always will. And no matter what happens, I'm always going to be there Riss. You mean so much to me. Without you I'm nothing. You're the reason I changed, the reason I stayed in Newport and changed my future, the reason I made something of myself and the reson I get up everyday. I love you more than anything and nothing is going to change that!" Ryan stated strongly. Usually he would be too embarassed to say more than a few words or express any of his feelings ...but with Marissa he could. This just made Marissa fall more and more in love with him. She didn't know what to say ...so she did the only thing she knew to express her how she was feeling...She gave Ryan the most loving, passionate kiss she ever had.
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Just then Dr Peterson walked in. "Okay guys. Break it up" Ryan and Marissa broke away from their kiss, both with embarassed expressions displayed on their faces. They both looked each other and they all laughed. "Like high school all over again" Ryan laughed "Yeah. Getting sprung never gets any less embarassing" Marissa added, laughing back.
Then they turned to Dr Peterson. Ryan wrapped around Marissa's shoulders as she grabbed his other and and intwined their fingers. "Sorry Dan" "No, It's perfectly fine. I just wanted to give Marissa her results so you guys can get out of here" He explained. Marissa's face went pale and worried. Ryan squeezed her hand and her nerves settled a little. "If you wouldn't mind stepping outside for a moment Mr Atwood..." "NO! I mean ..please Dr. Peterson I need him here" Ryan held her shoulders tighter. "Okay. Well if you're sure?" Their was a moments silence before Dr Peterson continued. "Well as I'm sure you remember, we took a blood sample a couple of days ago and the test results came back saying your iron was a little low but I'm sure taht will be fixed with some nice juicy steaks home cooked when you get back other than that your potassium and cholestrol and all of that is good. And today we took your blood pressure which seems pretty normal, the catscan showed that all the swelling had gone down and their was no damage to your brain as we already knew. We have done several x-rays over the last few weeks and all your fractures have healed quite nicely and are strong as I'm sure you can tell when you use those parts of your body. The pain will still be be there for a while longer but you say it's minimal?" "Yeah. It hardly hurts anymore and when it does it isn't as bad as it used to be" "Good good. Well in that case some panadol or nurofen will help with that. Umm your physio therapist has gven the nod saying congratulations and that you have done very well very quickly. However Sammy said she wants to see you every Thursday mornign at 9.00am sharp for an hour session of physio. she worte it on ..." He puled a card out of his pocket on the left hand side of his shirt "this card so you won't forget.
"Now about the ultrasound..." Marissa froze. She knew this was the big one. If there was something wrong she knew she wouldn't be able to have kids...have a family with Ryan. And they both wanted their own family sooo much. Ryan saw her go even more pale and squeezed her hand palcing a soft kiss on the side of her temple. "Now with the pressure on your abdomen and the miscarriage you had from the accident we were worried about the extent of the damages. The swelling and bruising of your abdomen made it hard to see the results of your first ultrasound, taken on the night of the accident, which is why we were eager to see the results of the ultrasound we did this morning. All the swelling and bruising has gone down and we were able to see quite easily this time around. Your results show that there had been an a small amount of tearing, however, your body has produced a new layer of tissue around the tear hence forth gluing the tear back together..."Dr Peterson explained interlocking his fingers trying to explain the tissue growing back together. "So ...it's healed? The tears have gone? Everything's okay?" "Yes. Your body has healed all the tears and bruises around your abdominal area and so far everything look fine. But as for future children, if or when that so time come, we will need to check you over. We can't really tell from the ultrasound if it will possible and with everything you've been through there is a slight chance you may not be able to bear a child" The doctor informed them thoroughly. But then he saw Marissa sage in her chair a little and go paler than what she already was. "However, you've been given a second chance from the man upstairs and I'm sure plenty of children will be in the cards for you. At the moment everything looks fine with you Miss Cooper...We would just like to make sure their is no complications when the time comes for you to have children..." There was a small silence before he continued. "...Which is why, when the time comes, I want to personally take care of you. Just give me a call and I will look after you from there on in...for all your future children!" He proclaimed proudly. The couple looked at each other smiling and then turned their smiles to Dr Peterson. Ryan got up and shook the doctors hand firmly. "Thank-you for that Dan. You'll definitly be the first to know!" They all laughed.
Ryan and Marissa offered their appreciations and said good-bye to Dr Peterson. "Thank-you for everything and putting up with me" Marissa said "Nonsense. It's my job...and you're all of ours favourite patient! But Don't tell any of the other patients or we'll all lose our jobs!" Dr Peterson laughed. "Now I must be off. I have an appointment at 12:10 and I have 5 minutes to grab a coffee and get there. I'll see you guys soon" He smiled knowingly and started walking down the hall. Ryan looked into Marissa's eyes and gave her a quick peck on the lips. "Now let's get these papers signed and get you out of here hey?" Ryan smiled pushing Marissa out in her wheelchair. She insisted on walking but all the staff (and Ryan) were persistant in her using it until she had at least got out of the hospital they had agreed. They didn't want her tiring herself out before she even made it home.
Ryan pushed her over to the reception area. "Hi. Discharge papers for Marissa Cooper please!?" Marissa asked quietly and politely. "Ahh Miss Cooper you leaving us already? Ahh we will miss you. You're our favourite patient" She smiled, whispering the last bit quietly. "Ahh Miss Cooper. Here we go" She said flipping through a pile of papers and pulling out Marissa's file. Inside were the discharge papers. she pulled them out and handed them to Marissa. "Now just go over to the waiting are and fill these out and when you're done come back here and I'll sort it all out, okay!?" "Okay. Thanks" Marissa replied. Ryan pushed her over to the edge of one of the rows of waiting room chairs. He pulled the brakes up on the wheelchair and sat down at the end of the chairs next to Marissa, drapping his arm around Marissa's shoulders. And Marissa began filling out the documents.
But as Ryan looked up he spotted a familiar face...
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