The Cohens take a different approach to addressing Ryan's Oliver problem. A closely-intertwined-with-canon AU of the Oliver arc, beginning in episode 1x18, "The Truth."

Seth asks to visit Ryan in juvie, where Kirsten can't help being a mom. A quick, sappy one-shot based around 1x03, "The Gamble."

Ryan struggles with his past and Sandy tries to offer advice. Also featured: Mean left hooks from The Bronx

Sandy can't sleep and Ryan has nightmares. They bond over late-night bagels.

Pilot episode. Sandy allows Ryan to go with his mother when she picks him up from juvie. Then the unthinkable happens.

AU story taking place after the model home fire. Luke and his friends face assault charges for beating Ryan. Injured Ryan/caring Cohen's.

About the life of Ryan Atwood and The Cohens; and (in my opinion) some missing scenes that totally could've happened and should've happened in the show. A bit more in-depth story about certain details in their lives and just a fun little story.

Ryan and his little sister Elena get a start of a new life when they are brought in by the Cohens' after their mother kicked them out. There is spanking in this story for Discipline not abuse! Dont like it, don't read it. My friend Mary and I are writing this together! Reviews appreciated! thanks!

A West family spankfic. Too cocky for his own good, Wally gets a shocking taste of how Barry and Iris were sometimes punished by Joe.

[A series of "Not one for secrecy" snapshots] Ryan tries to adjust to the O.C. and his newfound family

Ryan and Marissa are married with a daughter, and life is good. What happens when Ryan meets a teenager in need of help? Can they all learn to be a family? RM Future

Derek Morgan becomes a mentor to a young boy at a local foster home facilty for boys. Ryan Atwood shows up in Virginia after running away from his guardians. When Morgan becomes attached to the boy, he makes a drastic decision that will ultimately affect the outcome of his life and the life of the young boy. Crossover with Criminal Minds and The OC. Final chapter up! Please Review!

This is my little take on the moment when Sandy and Ryan are waiting for Dawn outside juvie in the Pilot episode; rewriting and casting a nicer light upon Kirsten. Rated T for language and some strong dialog.

When Trey is released early from prison, the Cohen's welcome him as part of their family. But they soon regret their kindness when Trey's past catches up to him and he quickly falls back to his old ways, placing Ryan in grave danger. This story is the conclusion to "A Deal With the Devil" and "To Be Seventeen".

Revision to 4.13 because I hated that plot. Frank Atwood can rot. CW for child abuse.

Single parents Sandy and Kirsten go on a date

A sequel to the story "To Be Seventeen", the Cohen's make plans to adopt Ryan as he begins to adjust to life in Newport, much to Caleb's dismay. When Caleb concocts a plan to rid his family of Ryan, he quickly begins to realize he may have actually made a deal with the devil.

Missing scene, post-The Cold Turkey. "Today, when I went into the motel room…you said you trusted me, but…what would you have done if you were wrong?"

Starts after episode, The Girlfriend, in Season 1. After seeing her father manhandle Ryan viciously, Kirsten agrees with Sandy to move them all to Berkeley. This is how they try to help Ryan adjust and how they eventually become a family. Next chapter up!

Post-Finale. Ryan's life in college and after. Trials and smiles create beautiful and bumpy memories. The life that i imagine for Ryan and the Cohens. This used to be titled Goodbyes but after a few reviews asking for more from this world, I decided to go for it. Hope you like it and please always READ and REVIEW :)) Thank you!

After the Oliver incident in Season 1. Child services find out about Ryan's school troubles and take him away. Sandy and Kirsten do everything they can to try to get him back with some help from an unlikely source. New chapter for you guys!

After Luke's dad goes public with his sexuality, his life spirals out of control. Ryan is there for him during his darkest hour. Meanwhile, a severe illness threatens to send the life that Ryan's been trying to build with the Cohens crashing down on him.

When Sandy is unable to locate Ryan's mother, he and Kirsten decide to become his legal guardians. But, what happens when Dawn returns and wants Ryan back? Does she really have her son's best interest at heart and can she be trusted? Unstable/neglectful Dawn, hurt/sick Ryan.

A different take on the events that occur during 'The Homecoming.' Ryan is set on helping his brother Trey, but what happens when the deal he was supposed to be making goes terribly wrong? Will the Cohen's forgive him once again or will his time in paradise be over? There will be some serious consequences to his actions when he returns home, but first he has to live that long.

Ryan moves back to Chino believing he is the father of Theresa's baby, but the Cohens think Theresa is hiding something. Will their interference in his life push him away and, if so, will it be too late to reach him when the truth comes out?

COMPLETE!Very AU. Little Seth and Ryan.Young Sandy has lost his best friends and Young Kirsten has lost her husband. Both are now single parents, trying to do their best! Read to see what happens! Review too please!

Ten years after she left Newport, Lindsay finds herself coming back to California to continue pursuing her career goals. How will her life change when she unexpectedly runs into Ryan, who she learns is battling a life threatening illness?

When there is a suspicious death on board the seaQuest, NCIS is called in to investigate.

In the same verse as 'Young Ryan'....the Cohens adopt a younger Ryan which leads to them taking in Trey...read Young Ryan first or at least the last two chapters as they set this story up..please read and review

REPOST - The Cohen Family faces a medical emergency that can either strengthen their bond, or pull them apart when Ryan suffers appendicitis.

Stories about Seth, Ryan and Sophie through the eyes of the parents that love them. A series of one- shots.

The boys are grounded and Kirsten hates the quiet. Good thing it doesn't last long.

Sandy invites one of Ryan's professors, who happens to be his friend, to dinner. Ryan is shocked.

What if Anna and Ryan had hit it off? This is what I would have liked to see happen during "The Debut".

Sequel to AU End of Night Moves. My version of the events leading up to the finale.

Very early season 3. After everything Ryan's been through, from Kirsten's admission to rehab, his arrest, and Trey's departure, would he really walk away unscathed? sick/limp/withdrawn Ryan & then Ryan/Sandy bonding. I think this might be my personal fave

Set in Season 1 after the events of "Casino Night". Ryan has a new home and new legal guardians, but what's it going to take for him to realize that he's actually a member of the family? Sick!Ryan/Ryan&Cohen Clan Bonding

The fight between Trey and Ryan ends very differently

Sucky name but this is a one-shot inspired by the advent challenge over at lj. Just a little drabble with a little insight and introspection. Cohens plus one. Set early season one.

Ryan and Seth get into trouble at school. The Parents are called. Some fluff, some laughs, some entertainment

Sandy's dad comes to Newport

Kirsten and Sandy adopt a 5 yr old Ryan. Series of events that shape Ryan's life with and after the Cohen's starting when he is 5 PLEASE READ AND REVIEW...Lots of Ryan and Kirsten bonding and Ryan and Sandy bonding

after ryan and volchuck almost stole that car Sandy and Kirsten find ou what happened that night @ prom.Sandy took him in because he wasn't a common criminal would this be the one thing they'd kick him out over? read and review! cohens 1, missing parentin

What if Caleb wasn't the one to have a heart attack when he and Ryan were arguing? A/N: For my purposes, Seth was at the dinner as well. Enjoy!

Written for chazper's "Sandy is a... What?" challenge. In this, Sandy is a presidential candidate.

Quick random one-shot..Ryan at home in Berkeley. Finally one of the family. Fluff.

My frist fic. Seth tells an embarrassing secret of Ryan's.

Post Series Finale. Ryan sees the boy and makes a choice, the choice to be the man who Sandy Cohen was to him. RT.

These are two missing scenes written for the epi "My Two Dads" in a challenge on LJ

Three small "first" moments between Kirsten and each of her children. Very short and quick. My first O.C fic!

AU for The Countdown. Kirsten is a mama bear when Hailey breezes into town. What I would have liked to see.

I never bought Kirsten & Sandy showing up after all was said & done in this epi. And what happened after? This is my version.

Missing Scene for Season Three

A future fic oneshot. Ryan and Sophie fluff. Characters courtesy of Josh & company.

And one time she knew she was. Fluff.

Ryan sees through Sophie's eyes.

Honestly, is there anyone Ryan isn't somehow related to?

He was sure no one would make the connection between “Sandy Cohen” and “Ryan AtwoodCohen.” After all, Cohen was a common last name. Ryan tries to avoid nepotism in Sandy's class and Sophie just might ruin it. Postfinale. Oneshot. Pointless fluff.

Postfinale: Three Vignettes Three Points of View One Story ::: The Cohen plus one clan agreed to meet in Santa Barbara on their way to Berkeley. Kirsten, Ryan, and Sandy are all packed, but they carry very different 'baggage'.

Fluff: Ryan. Champagne. The Cohens. A cab.

Set very early Season One. Ryan, Kirsten, and Sandy have their first meeting with a social worker after being granted guardianship of Ryan.

Season Three, Kirsten is hiding something and the boys try and find out what it is.

For annie35 at LJ she wanted Ryan gets hurt at a soccer game, but doesn't tell Kirsten & Sandy. Set in Season 1.Epilogue posted.

The Cohens and Ryan have problems over normal teenage issues. Set Early Season 1

Final Chapter! After the Season 2 finale shooting, a shattered Ryan knows everything has changed …

Written for the OC Sentence Challenge. Ryan spends the day with Sandy. The characters belong to Schwartz & Company. Part 9: The Paper. Dedicated to beachtree, and finally complete.

Ryan’s mad. So is Sandy. The gloves are off as they both fight for what they want. In the process, might they also discover what they need? Oneshot

Ryan doesn't show up for school. Where is he? A birthday story for Brandywine421.

What if Kirsten had been the first one to meet Ryan? What would be different, and what would still be the same?

The Cohens hit the road for a family vacation. The 20 hours car trip opens them up to some great family communication and sing a longs until Ryan's past demons resurface. Reviews are greatly appreciated!

Sandy and Kirsten don't trust Ryan and Seth alone in the house when they go away for a weekend.

[Complete] What if Sandy was the one who found Ryan’s note about taking a bus to Chicago to see Lindsay instead of Seth? AU. A little missing parenting from 2.15 'The Mallpisode'.

Way late, but... Kirsten welcomes the boys back after their summer away.

Fluffy One-shot immediately following the Premiere.

Mostly about the development of Ryan's relationship with Kirsten

What is Ryan hiding? One Shot.

Denial of an ice cream sundae pushes Seth to the brink where Ryan is concerned. What's a little wrestling among brothers? Kirsten and the Nana admire the relationship between Seth and Ryan. You'll laugh the next time you eat an enchilada! LOL! : D

Parental Moments or Scenes in the Cohen plus 1 Household

Kirsten's changing relationship with Ryan.

So after the finale, I thought about how Ryan would return to the OC. THE END - HE'S HOME, WHAT MORE CAN I SAY? Remember - I still own nothing to do with the OC or Fox.

OK - so I added an epilogue to tie it all up, and now it's the end. And I still own nothing having to do with the OC.

How will a new addition change Ryan's feelings about his place with the Cohens? DISCLAIMER: I don't own jack!

Ryan examines his relationship with darkness.

Total Cohen story. mostly from Ryan's standpoint. My first try at it.

Follows The Waiting Room. Ryan visits Seth in the hospital.

The family awaits the outcome of Seth's surgery. Final chapter now live.