I do not own Seventh heaven. My take on what happens after the Finale. Lyrics by Faith Hill.
If I'm not in love with you
What is this I'm going through, tonight
It was a couple of weeks after Simon and Rose's wedding, well thewedding that didn't happen.
Sandy and Aaron was still hanging around and for some strange reason seemed happier and Simon seemed content as well.
Ruth had began packing since she would be leaving in the next two weeks. It had been a crazy ride for the Camden's but it seemed as though as everything was beginning to settle down.
That night, Ruth went downstairs to find her entire family dancing and singing.
"What's going on?" she asked smiling as the twins rushed up to her smiling.
"Nothing. We are just celebrating life" Annie replied as Eric twirled her around. Sandy and Simon danced up to her at that point and said "We have something to tell you"
"Okay" Ruth replied as she followed them into the kitchen.
They looked at one another before smiling and Simon blurted out "Aaron is my child. Sandy told me at the reception"
"Well congratulations" Ruth said as she gave them both a hug and smiled brightly at them.
Sandy hugged her back and then said "Thank you. Telling Martin was not fun. He was really disappointed and sad"
"That's too bad" Ruth said softly.
"I think he could use a friend right now" Sandy shamelessy hinted before following Simon out the kitchen.
Martin
"Have you ever thought that this is a blessing in disguise?" Bill Brewer said to his son who had come home to mope.
"What do you mean? I spent most of Sandy's pregnancy wishing it to be a nightmare and then Aaron arrived and it was all worth it"
"But you weren't in love with her" Bill stated as Martin sighed before replying "I know"
"So now you can concentrate on school and baseball and finally telling someone the truth."
"The Truth? And what would that be?"
"That you are in love with her"
"Oh really? And who would that be?"
"Ruthie"
And if this heart is lying then
"Dad, I think you have been smelling too much manure lately"
What should I believe in
"So you are still in denial?"
"About what?" Martin replied exasperatedly.
"About Ruth and your feelings toward her"
"Dad, the only thing I feel for her is a brotherly concern. She is way too young for me to even consider dating"
"Okay. When she leaves for Scotland and reunites with Peter, don't come running back to me"
"Leave for Scotland? With Peter? The Camden's are letting her do that?"
"Yes they are"
Martin shook his head and said "I'm going for a walk"
"You do that" Bill replied smiling at him.
Why do I go crazy
Every time I think about you baby
Martin walked out the house and went across the street to see Kevin walking out.
"Martin! I didn't know you were around"
"I just came home. I suppose Sandy told you?"
"Yes she did. Simon is really happy and so is Sandy. I would think you are too" Kevin stated as he looked closer at the young man before him.
"I'm happy that I know the truth but I was getting use to being a dad, you know?"
"Well just because Aaron isn't your son doesn't mean you won't get to be a dad someday. This time you will be able to do it the right way. Fall in love with the woman of your dreams and have a home together and a baby."
"I guess you're right" Martin responded as he took a deep breath and then asked "Is Ruthie upstairs by any chance?"
"You just missed her. She went out"
"Like out on a date?" Martin asked as his heart started beating rapidly and his fingers began involuntarily clenching.
"Yes. Exactly like that" Kevin replied before saying "I've got to go home. Stop by if you need to talk about it"
"About Aaron?' he asked in confusion as Kevin laughed and said "No about Ruthie"
Why else do I want you like I do
If I'm not in love with you
Martin sighed briefly before stepping inside the Camden's kitchen. He went straight to the fridge to get a glass of milk and some cookies on the counter. As he sat down, Eric walked into the kitchen.
"Martin. What a surprise. How are you doing?"
"I'm fine considering..."
And if I don't need your touch
Why do I miss you so much
Tonight
"Yes. It was quite a shock to us all" Eric said softly before taking a seat across Martin and continuing "Look Martin. I want to apologize for the way I treated you when I found out that Sandy was pregnant."
"That's okay Mr. Camden. I was a jerk to her, even if Aaron wasn't my son, I should have been there"
Eric smiled at the young man sitting there and as he stood to leave, Martin stopped him.
"My dad told me that Ruthie is going to Scotland in two weeks"
Eric turned around, the smile leaving his face. The last thing they needed was Martin making some sort of declaration of love and Ruthie staying here in Glen Oak.
To hold you forever
Give a part of me I thought I'd never
"Yes she is"
"With Peter?"
"Well Peter will be taking classes as well"
"Do you think that is a wise idea?" Martin finally asked as he looked up at Mr. Camden.
Give again to someone I could lose
If I'm not in love with you
Eric took a deep breath before saying "Martin. She needs this, she needs to get away from here, from us, from you. You broke her heart and no matter how many times she tries to convince Annie and I that she is okay, she is not. She is quiet and way too helpful and just not Ruth."
"Okay" Martin replied sadly as he stood up.
"Martin, I didn't mean..." Eric began as Martin help up his hand and interrupted "No I get it. I broke her heart, I shouldn't even be here. I'm sorry" and with that he walked out the back door.
If it's just infatuation then
Why is my heart aching
Just then Annie entered the kitchen and said "was that Martin I heard? Why did he leave?"
"We might have a small problem" Eric confessed as he repeated the conversation he had with Martin.
When he was finished Annie sighed and said "We should have seen this coming"
"What? How?"
"Well do you really think Ruth would have fallen in love with him if he hadn't encourage her in some way?"
"How? By being nice?" Eric exclaimed outrageously as Ruth walked in.
"Hi" she said as she grabbed an apple and looked at her parents.
"Hello" They said as they looked at her. Annie then smiled and asked "How was the date?"
"It was good. We had fun. I'm a little tired though. I'll see you tomorrow. Night" and with that she kissed both her parents and went upstairs.
Once she was in her room, she walked over to her bureau and looked in the mirror. She was getting better at lying to her parents. The date was horrible, but it was partly because of her. She just wasn't ready to date some other guy. Not when Martin consumed every fiber of her being.
Oh why in every fantasy
Do I feel your arms embracing me
Like lovers lost in sweet desire
It killed her that she was unable to move on. Even the thought of seeing Peter paled in comparison. Plus now that Sandy and Aaron were no longer in the picture, it was torture. The daydreams had returned full force. Everywhere she went she saw Martin, smelled him, heard him.
If only Sandy hadn't opened her big mouth, then she would be able to move on.
Any why in dreams do I surrender
Like a little baby
Just then her cell phone rang and she picked it up without looking at the Caller I.D.
"Hello?"
"Hi"
"Martin! How are you?"
"I'm fine. How are you?"
"Great. Did you hear that I am going to Scotland soon?"
"Yes, my dad told me" Martin replied.
They stayed on the phone in silence for about 10 minutes before Ruth said "Look Martin, I'm glad you call but I need to get some sleep. Maybe we can catch up sometime soon" Ruth said before Martin interrupted her and said "You know I had an interesting conversation with your dad tonight"
"Did you?"
"He said I broke your heart. The only way that could happened is if you were in love with me. Are you?"
"Martin, you know I was. I told you that, remember when you told me that you loved me only as a sister?"
"Right" he said sheepishly and tried again.
"Maybe I was too hasty in my decision?"
"Are you telling me or asking me?" She replied sharply.
"I don't know. All I know is Aaron's not mine and I come home expecting to find my best friend, who is on a date and going to Scotland and her dad is blaming me for breaking her heart"
'Well sorry that I caused so much problems in your life. Let me make this easy. The Martin Brewer I fell in love with doesn't exist, so you can breathe easier. I am fine and I will get over you" and with that she hung up.
How do I explain this feeling
Someone tell me
Martin looked at the phone in surprise. He couldn't believe she had hung up on him. She had never done that before, except once when she was mad.
He paced his room as he thought about his choices. He could either go over there and demand her to apologize or wait until the morning. He decided the latter and got ready for bed, however once he was lying in bed, he couldn't sleep.
All he could think about was Ruth Camden and how irritating she was at times, and rude and bossy and nosy and beautiful, and sexy, and amazing... wow. When did that happen?
If I'm not in love with you
What is this I'm going through, tonight
He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs across the street to the Camden's. Once he opened the back door, he made his way up the stairs to Ruth's bedroom. He knocked softly before opening the door.
"What are you doing here?" a voice asked behind him as he jumped around to see Ruth in front of him.
"I thought you were in your room"
"I couldn't sleep" she admitting as he followed her into the room.
"Why are you here?"
"I don't know" He admitted before sitting on the bed and continuing "You made me so angry and then I thought how annoying you can be, and bossy and nosy and..."
"Well thank you for that heart felt description of me. Should I share my thoughts on you?"
"Would you let me finish?" he asked glaring at her as she shrugged and sat across from him.
"I love you, even though you drive me crazy"
And if this heart is lying then
What should I believe in
Ruth looked at him incredulously and started pacing, her voice becoming increasingly louder "and you expect me to swoon? You come over here and bad mouth me to my face. Then finish it up with 'I love you' and everything is forgiven?"
"Well not forgiven but at least give me a chance" Martin stated as he got up as well.
"Well Martin Brewer that's not how it works" she said as she walked up to him before shoving him to the wall and kissing him fiercely on the lips.
Why do I go crazy
Every time I think about you baby
When they pulled apart, Ruth looked at him and said clearly "Nothing is going to change. I'm still going to Scotland"
"That's fine" Martin replied before hugging her to him.
"And I'm not in love in with you"
"Neither am I" he agreed softly before saying "I'm way past being in love with you. I adore you and if it takes forever for you to believe it then so be it"
"Good, because it is going to take a while for me."
"Okay. Just promise me one thing"
"What's that?"
"When you get to Scotland, don't fall in love. Go out with whomever you want to, but give me a chance to win you back"
"I think I can do that" Ruth replied smiling before Martin kissed her once more.
Outside her bedroom
"Another 20 minutes and we go in?" Eric asked Annie who had tears in her eyes.
"Why don't we let it slide for tonight." and with that they went back to bed.
Why else do I want you like I do
If I'm not in love with you