Ryan pushed open the Cohen front door. Since it was Sunday Sandy and Kirsten were most likely having brunch on the patio. He headed toward the kitchen in search of ice. His eye was throbbing ever since Summer right hooked him. On his way through the hall he heard giggling coming from the den. He crept towards the door. Anna and Seth were playing a racing game. Ryan watched as Anna won the game and did a little celebration dance. Seth shoved her playfully. Ryan continued to watch as she wrapped her arms round his neck and kissed him. He still watched as Seth returned the kiss. Shocked he continued on his way to the kitchen. Out the window he could see Julie and Neill were with Sandy and Kirsten. He opened the freezer door. The chill air rushed out refreshing him. He selected a packet of sweetcorn. A timer goes off, in response Kirsten walks in. Seeing the bruise on his head she asks, "Where were you last night and what happened?" motioning to his eye. Her tone was chilly. Just as Ryan was about to reply in sauntered Seth. Kirsten watched as both boys avoided eye contact. "So where were you all night?" before Ryan could respond Seth said deadpan, "In bed with Summer." Seth exited towards the den. Ryan stood expressionless. Kirsten looked stunned and angry, "You had sex with Summer, of all people! I appreciate you may want to sleep around to get over Marissa but her best friend and Seth's girlfriend."

Ryan dropped his head. Kirsten hears a new voice coming from the babble outside. Its Summer's. She heads inside.

"Hey Kirsten," she said giving the blonde a warm hug, "I hope you don't mind me dropping by."

Kirsten replied, "It fine, we haven't started yet and there's plenty extra." The older woman had a slightly steely tone.

"I'll just go catch up with Seth, is he in the den? I have some apologising to do," said the brunette. Kirsten raised an eyebrow.

Summer headed to the door. Ryan looked up, "No Summer wait,…Seth's taking a shower,"

Kirsten said surprised, "No he isn't, he is in the den playing games."

Summer continued towards the door. "Summer don't," Ryan said quietly. Summer's smile faded. She strode determined towards the door only to be blocked by Ryan. He held her shoulders to stop her but she shoved him in the chest. She strode fiercely across the hall. Her stilettos clicking on the tile and her slim hips swaying. Ryan followed as did Kirsten after a second's delay. Summer stood silently in the door of the den.

On the couch Seth's tall frame was draped over Anna. Her left leg wrapped around his right. He was supporting his weight on his right arm. They were engaged in a passionate clinch.

Ryan stood behind Summer waiting for her to react. The two lovers were oblivious to the observers until in the distance Sandy called on Kirsten. They broke apart. Five people remained silent.

Kirsten confused about the relationships her sons were engaging in and how they would affect the brotherly bond.

Anna relieved there would be no more skulking about but scared Seth would pick Summer.

Summer shocked but feeling gullible.

Ryan worried about Summer yet angry at Seth.

Seth feeling stupid about lying yet again.

Seth broke the silence, "Say something Summer,"

Summer swallowed and struggled to regain her composure. "You are a liar Seth Cohen. Our entire relationship has been a lie."

Seth moved off Anna and replied, "I do love you Summer,"

She spat back, "You have a funny way of showing it. The first time I really need you, you aren't there,"

"You pushed me away," replied Seth.

"Well forgive me for being confused about my emotions. Though I must say I'm incredibly glad you are no longer confused about yours. Because now I see why we were always make up and break up. You never truly loved me."

"You slept with Ryan," shouted Seth, "That means our relationship was a lie on your side too cos you only talked to me because of him."

"Seth that's crap. I didn't sleep with her. She was drunk I brought her home we talked about Marissa," interrupted Ryan, "that doesn't give you the excuse to go screw Anna."

"Don't give me that crap, last night, the party, the beach, supposedly talking about Marissa," Seth retorted.

"Nothing has been going on. Unlike you sex is the last thing on my mind," screamed Summer.

Seth didn't look convinced.

"Screw you Seth," Summer continued.

Seth lowered his voice and said, "Do you know how much is hurt to think of you two together. My girlfriend and my brother?"

Summer looked shocked. She turned to Ryan, looked him in the eye and kissed him deeply on the lips. She wrapped her arms round his neck and pulled away slightly before launching a second attack.

It took Ryan a second to register what was happening. He felt the warmth of her arms round his neck, her body heat travelling through his shirt and the ferocity with which she kissed. Then she pulled away.

"That's us even Seth. Now screw you."

Summer pushed past Ryan, Kirsten and Sandy storming out the door. Ryan started to follow her.

"That's right Ryan go save the damsel in distress," said Seth.

Ryan said quietly, "Well do you want to go check on her?"

"No be my guest, you might end up staying the night again," Seth replied.

Ryan said evenly, "Fuck you Seth, you don't understand."

Ryan walked away. Once inside the poolhouse he flopped onto his back.

Summer headed to the beach, she stormed along the sand fighting back the tears until she met Taylor.

"What happened honey?" said Taylor her voice full of concern

Summer paused as a tear spilled slowly down her cheek. She told Taylor everything, well nearly everything. She didn't mention the strange feeling when she kissed Ryan.

Sandy knocked the poolhouse door. "Ryan out here now," he bellowed.

He propelled his elder son into the kitchen where Seth and Kirsten were seated.

"I don't know where to start," he said in an exasperated tone.

"We appreciate this is a difficult time for both of you but what happened guys, you should be depending on each other," Kirsten said.

"He saved Summer via sex, punched me and I slept with Anna. I admit we both have flaws here but I didn't have sex with my brother's girlfriend," explained Seth.

Ryan stated, "First time I saw Summer since the funeral was at the beach and the Volchok thing happened, then at the party where Seth didn't notice his girlfriend was getting out of control drunk because he was sloping off with Anna so I took her home and stayed with her because we both were upset given everything that has happened,"

"Can you guys just put it all behind you?" Sadny asked.

Before Seth could speak Ryan said, "I need to get away from here. I've arranged to go stay with my mom for a while."

Kirsten asked, "Are you sure sweetie?"

Ryan nodded. Kirsten and Sandy exchanged looks.

The next day at the airport

Ryan and Kirsten are standing at security.

"Now there is food in your rucksack, also details of the hotel which isn't as great as last time but I figured you'll be staying for longer and all the phone numbers," she explained.

Ryan thanked her, "You really don't need to do this."

Kirsten held back tears as she said, "I do I'm your mom, just promise me one thing. Come back."

Ryan swept her into a big hug, "Of course I'll be back."