AN: This is just a little preview of the story that I'm thinking about posting here. Tell me if you think that I should and what you think about this basic premise.

Summary:

Starts around the episode, The Girlfriend, in Season 1. After seeing her father manhandle Ryan viciously, Kirsten agrees with Sandy to move them all to Berkeley. Sandy and Seth are both ecstatic to get out of Newport, while Kirsten and Ryan are both apprehensive. Kirsten and Sandy try to help Ryan come out of his shell and to overcome his abusive past. They encourage him to get involved in school and try to spend individual time with him.

Extra Info:

Rose Nichol is still alive and is a children's advocate; working with child services and other agencies. She meets Ryan at a foster care group home after he is found living by himself in his house after his mom dies. She gets Sandy involved with her plan to try to get Ryan removed from the home. An accident happens and Ryan goes to stay with the Cohen's.

Ryan tries to adjust to his new life, but no one in town makes it easy for him; especially not Julie Cooper or Caleb Nichol. After an incident with Caleb at their first face-to-face, Kirsten agrees with Sandy that they should all leave Newport and go back to Berkeley. Caleb is livid when he finds out, and tries to make it very difficult for them.

Ryan and Seth adjust quickly and make friends with a group of kids at school. Sandy has a difficult time finding a job and thinks Caleb is to blame. Kirsten decided to start her own business with the support of her family. The whole family needs to make adjustments; like cutting back on some things, trying to make and stay on a budget, and couponing.

AN: So what'd you think of this? Should I post this or not waste my time? Let me know in the reviews!