Ryan's best friend Brett is dating the girl of Ryan's dreams: Marissa Cooper. After meeting in college, Ryan pines after his best friend's girl. Now, Brett and Marissa are moving back to California, and Ryan is reintroduced to those old feelings. RM AU

AU: Ryan is released from jail after 2 years and relies on his best friend of 10 years, Kyle, for help to get him back on his feet. The only obstacles are Kyle's parents who hate him, and his younger sister Marissa, who may hate him even more. RM