A good time was had by all at dinner…
Everyone laughed as they ate…
Then Marissa and Ryan headed for the pool house…
To catch up on Zs for their trip the next day…
And the sun rose…
And they packed…
"All packed?" Ryan asked.
"It's not like I had anything to pack. You grabbed my bag from the car before it exploded; all my stuff was in there. I was going to Greece," Marissa said.
"Right, well Sandy gave me a car, bought me one. I got my stuff in the car, this all?" Ryan picked up her bag.
"Yeah, is my mom here yet?" Marissa asked.
"Yeah, she's inside, everyone is, waiting to say goodbye."
Ryan headed out front to put Marissa's things away and then slipped back inside.
"Call me everyday, okay honey?" Julie said as she hugged Marissa.
"Me to!" Kaitlin said, joining in on the Cooper Family Hug. Marissa kissed them both then turned to Summer.
"I'll call you, to," Marissa promised. Summer started crying and hugged Marissa.
"I'll miss you," Kristin whispered, hugging Ryan.
"I'll be home for Christmakah," Ryan said.
"You better be! Gonna need your strength to get that tree up. How did it ever get up before?" Seth asked.
"Uh, me," Sandy said.
Ryan took turns hugging all three of them, and Seth walked him to the door, "Take care of yourself."
"You to. Don't screw things up with Summer, again," Ryan smiled.
Seth sighed, "I always do."
"Ready?" Ryan turned to Marissa.
"Yeah," she answered.
And they got in their car…
Drove away…
And started a new life…
Together.