GOTTA GO
After a couple of days in Newport, Ryan and Marissa decided they had to go back to Berkely. They have missed enough school and really needed to head back.
Ryan and Marissa were saying their goodbyes to Sandy and Kirsten.
"Drive safely, make sure you guys call when you get there," Kirsten went on, "every weekend actually, we'd love to hear from you two every now and then and–"
"Kirsten, they're not moving away forever.," Sandy laughed. "But do call. And, we're really happy for you two."
"We are too. And now that there's no more high school drama, we feel like we both can actually make it" Marissa kissed Ryan's cheek. They both headed out, Ryan opened the door for Marissa, and then made his way into the driver's seat.
Before pulling out, he rolled down his window to Sandy and Kirsten, who were standing outside the front door, "Thanks again...for everything. I owe you guys."
"Kid, you don't owe us anything. That's what parents are for." Sandy waved goodbye.
"Actually you do owe us...another visit. Soon! Love you" Kirsten called out as Ryan backed up from the driveway. He offered one last wave of goodbye, then headed out of the gated neighborhood.
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They dropped by the hospital before, saying one last goodbye to Caitlin and Julie.
"Knock knock?" Marissa entered the room. "We just wanted to stop by, say our goodbyes."
She goes over to her sister to give her a hug. "Bye Riss. Keep in touch, kay? I'll see you thanksgiving."
Then Marissa went to Julie who was standing next to Caitlin's bed, giving her a goodbye hug as well. "Bye mom, I love you."
"I love you too, honey. Stay safe and, like what Caitlin said, keep in touch! It's boring around here. Although, Caitlin's drama sure keeps me busy.
"Hey, I'm not that troublamatic."
"Says the one in a hospital bed after her post-driving-and-texting-situation." Ryan joke as he stepped closer to Caitlin's bed. "I'll see you around, I guess."
"I guess so..." she smiled. "Hey Ry, take care of my sister. Or I'll kill you."
Ryan grabbed Marissa by the waist. "Don't worry." He kissed her forehead.
"Make sure you guys call when you get there!" Julie said, as they were leaving the room.
"Stop worrying so much, we will! Love you guys! We'll be back sooner than you think."
Caitlin and Julie both smiled as they saw the couple leave. Through the window they can see them, walking hand-in-hand, laughing and smiling. In love. They were happy, finally together.