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Marissa and Summer had spent a little while longer talking together in the bathroom. Mainly about Summer's pregnancy and how she was coping. Summer had informed Marissa that while she was away she had suffered two miscarriages, and even though she was so young, she loved being around Ottilie as a baby, and she knew how much Seth loved her, so having babies at a young age did not scare her at all. The sisters had reconnected again, and Marissa was overjoyed. She could understand how protective she was being of Ottilie, and now she is thankful, that if she wasn't around to witness and protect her daughter as she grew up, she knew she could trust Summer to do the job just as well.
"I should probably get back out there" Marissa stated quietly,
"and apologise for hitting Sarah" she said whilst rubbing her hands over her face, Summer shook her head at her and smiled.
"I know you will both never ever get on, I mean its way to weird, but she isn't a bad person Coop, when you left, I felt so alone, my best friend was gone, we did bond quite quickly, and all I'm saying given the chance you might be able to--"
"Summer, I am never going to like the girl, that's the way it was always going to be. I gave up trying with Ryan's other girlfriends when I found out Theresa was pregnant, I'm not going to start that again." Summer nodded and both of them walked out of the bathroom,
"I love you Sum" Marissa said as she hugged her
"You too Coop" As Marissa walked along the corridor, she could see Ottilie and the nurse, as she saw her baby smile, she walked straight over to them and bent down to hug Ottilie.
"How did everything go?" Marissa asked as she repositioned Ottilie on her hip.
"Why don't we talk everything over Ottilie's father, Miss Cooper. The nurse said to her, motioning her to come in.
"There not married" Ottilie said from Marissa's shoulder, interrupting them.
"Mommy has a special friend, and so does Daddy" Ottilie said trying to conceal a yawn and both of the lady's smiled awkwardly, the nurse pushed open the door's to Ottilie's room , where Ryan and Sarah were anticipating both of their returns.
"I am sorry Miss, but I ask that only Ottilie's parents are present at the minute" The nurse addressed Sarah, she sneered and looked rather annoyed, while Marissa tried her hardest to conceal her smile. All 3 of them sat on the bed with Ottilie in-between them, there was no denying the tension between Ryan and Marissa, although Ryan was confused and had a funny way of showing it sometimes, he really did love Marissa and want nothing more than for him to kiss her again. The doctor sat on the chair opposite and smiled as she looked down at her clipboard.
"Ottilie had a very serious accident, and I am sorry to say, it is probable that you will receive a visit from the social services, not that we are insinuating anything, it is because a child was involved in an accident and it is the state law." Marissa nodded to show that she understood, when all she could think is how much it is going to affect her winning custody of Ottilie, it would jeopardise her chances of winning anything that she hoped. Her hands found her stomach for some comfort, forgetting the lie that she had told Ryan and she squeezed onto Ottilie's hand that was laced through hers.
"Although on a happier note, from our test results, it shows that Ottilie is a happy and very healthy little girl" Marissa and Ryan could feel the weight that had been lifted immediately, they both smiled happy that their daughter was ok. As the nurse continued to talk to them, and to Ottilie, Marissa got herself smiling at Ryan,
Please just tell me how you feel Ryan, please
she found herself saying to herself."Ottilie will be able to go home tonight if you would like, although you have to wait a further hour or so maybe until she can be discharged." The nurse stood up and shook Ryan and Marissa's hands.
"Thank you so much for your help" Marissa told her gratefully.
"Its my job Miss Cooper, you have a lovely daughter" Marissa smiled at her as she walked out of the door. When she left, the door opened and Sarah, Seth and Summer all came in all happy that Ottilie was smiling again.
"Otty, I am so glad you're okay baby" Summer said to her niece as Ottilie hugged her,
"I'm not a baby anymore Aunt Sum, this is the new baby" Ottilie said as she placed a gentle hand on Summer's rounder stomach. Summer smiled as Seth intertwined his fingers with his.
"Yep, it sure is, then you have to be the big older cousin, who can teach it all sorts of things." Summer said happily, Ottilie nodded and sat back with her Dad and Sarah who was stuck at his side.
"It will be like a brother or sister" Ottilie said unaware, Summer smiled and then looked up at Marissa on the other side of the bed, she noted where her hands where placed, and felt happy for her new found best friend.
"Make it a little girl, I would really love a sister, I mean, a baby girl" Ottilie said with her head laying against her father,
"I will do my best honey, but I think that the decision has already been made" Summer said as she smiled at Seth.
"I think we should get going Sum, leave Ryan and Marissa to get on with things," Seth said hinting towards the couple. Summer nodded and kissed Ottilie's forehead.
"Sweet dreams Otty, we will come over to the apartment in the morning" Summer told her as the adults said their goodbyes. Ryan stood up to shake Seth's hand
"Thank you for being her man, for Ottilie and for Marissa, I really appreciate it." Ryan told his brother seriously,
"Its no problem man, its just a shame Mom and Dad are in the Caribbean, the Sandman lives for hospital coffee" Seth said sarcastically as they both smiled.
"I will talk to you tomorrow Coop" Summer said as she hugged her goodbye
"Thanks Sum, it means a lot"
"Bye Sarah" Seth and Summer said, Sarah thought it were a bit odd, how Summer was slightly cold with her, they were normally quite huggy, but Summer had been acting odd a bit recently, and she really didn't like the fact that she was hugging Marissa could bye over her.
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One hour later, Ryan was signing forms on letting Ottilie out of the hospital while Marissa sat with her in her arms, as she was slowly drifting back to sleep. Marissa felt Ottilie yawn one last time and then her breathing fell into a rhythm and she knew her daughter had fallen to sleep. She thought back on her day or more hours since she hadn't been to sleep, how her and Ottilie had been so close this morning, and then how she shouldn't of left her with someone as irresponsible as Jake, coming to the hospital and seeing her wired to the machines, not being allowed near her at all, and then mending her relationship with Summer, Ryan coming back just in time, again. Their kiss, Ottilie waking up Sarah returning and putting everything off balance, telling Summer she was pregnant. It had definitely been tiring, and as Ottilie's repetitive breaths became heavier, so did her eyelids, and she wanted nothing more to shut her eyes and let herself drift slowly to sleep. When Ryan came back into the room, he smiled when he saw a relaxed Ottilie.
"I just called us a cab" He told her in a soft voice as he stroked Ottilie's hair out of her face. Truthfully Marissa had been upset ever since Sarah came back, but she just couldn't be angry with him, there were too many feelings rushing through her veins at that point.
"Thanks, could you drop me off at a hotel on the way back?" Marissa asked him
"Why aren't you going home?" He asked her confused.
"Jake and I broke up," He raised his eyebrows when she told him,
"I can't lie to him like you can to Sarah, I can't pretend that I didn't cheat on someone" Marissa told him, trying to dig at the fact that he had slightly cheated on Sarah
"You didn't seem to mind back in Newport" He retorted, she looked down ashamed, she had hoped he wouldn't remember that night, and at least when she had the baby she could tell Ryan that it was Jake's.
"If it's a problem, I will just take my own cab" She said back to him, she could tell where this was going, they used to always snap at each other.
"I am not letting you stay in a hotel whilst this is going on, Marissa, it is not smart, you hate hotels anyway, ever since Oliver, you can stay with us, you can go with Otty and I will take the sofa" Ryan said as he smiled at her, Marissa smiled back and stood up as she shifted Ottilie on her hip.
"Thanks Ry" Ryan offered to take a sleeping Ottilie from Marissa's hands and she passed her over, and followed Ryan out of the door.
"There will be paparazzi Marissa, but you are going to have to put your head down ok, I'm sorry" Marissa nodded solemnly and the family of 3 stepped outside into the madness of flashes and microphones, which quickly woke up Ottilie. When she heard the noises, she burrowed her head into Ryan's shoulder and held on tighter.
"MARISSA, MARRISA, THIS WAY PLEASE, WHO ARE YOU WITH MARISSA"
"HOW DID YOU DAUGHTER END UP IN THE ER"
"ARE YOU HAVING AN AFFAIR"
"IS THE WEDDING STILL ON"
Marissa used her arm to shelter her from the cameras, a day of not wearing make up and the excessive tears was not good for any model. Ryan turned around to Marissa, and could tell she was nervous, so he grabbed her hand, and helped her thorough the crowds. When they were all safely in the taxi, the driver turned around in surprise, until Ryan gave him the address. Neither of them realised that they were still holding hands.
"Daddy?" Ottilie asked tiredly,
"Its ok baby, go back to sleep" Ryan said as he placed her next to him, so she could fall back to sleep. As Ryan shifter closer to Marissa, he rubbed his thumb across her hand, an old habit. As she slid down the seat and leant her head against his shoulder, he kissed her head, whatever was going on could wait, whoever wanted to come between them could wait, he needed to protect his girls, both of them.
So this is a little confusing - will be unraveld in chaps to come ;)
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