Martin
Martin was sitting on the edge of his bed with the needle pressed slightly against his left arm. His breathing became heavy as he pushed the needle further into his skin as it reached his vein and released the drug that would make all his pain go away.
It's been a year since he last seen my son and four years since he last stepped a foot into Glen Oak.
At the age of 22, he lived in Washington, DC worked as a part-time janitor. He never thought that his life would end up being so bad.
He laid his head back as he looked up at his sealing and wished that his life could get better. He missed his son so much and his dad. He wished his life could go back to the good time at the Camden's house when he was still young and incident.
Flash Back:
"Ruthie, give me my homework now! "Martin yelled as Ruthie stood with his homework behind his back.
They were in the after school program doing their homework when one of their usual fights came about. Ruthie was being a jerk to him all day and he couldn't figure out why.
"Nope, I guess you're just not going to be doing it today!" Ruthie yelled back as he chased her to the playground.
Ruthie ran up the slide and missed a step as her lip hit the slide really hard.
"Oh my gosh! Ruthie is you okay?" Martin asked running up to her. Her nose was bleeding and she was crying hysterically.
There was nobody out side because everybody was inside doing their homework. Martin didn't know what to do so he took off his over shirt, since he had an undershirt, and ran to the water fountain and wet it. He ran back over to Ruthie and pressed it against her nose as he held her in his little, wimpy arms.
Ruthie stopped crying as she looked up at Martin who was shaking and keep repeating that he didn't want her to bleed out so she had to stop moving.
"What's so funny?" Martin asked as Ruthie started chuckling.
"Nothing" she answered as she handed him his homework.
Moments later Ruthie nose stopped bleeding and they both got up from the slide.
"Ruthie, can I ask you a question?" Martin said while dusting off his clothes
"Yep."
"Why have you been so mean to me today? I haven't done anything to you."
Ruthie didn't say anything just kissed him quickly on the lips and walked away
End of Flash Back
Martin remembers it like it was yesterday, his and Ruthie first kiss. He was ten and she was eight. But as he got older and convinced himself that she was just like a sister to him but in his mind he wanted more.
Today he needed her there for him like he was there for her that day and many more days.
Martin grabbed his cell phone and prayed her number was still the same. It's been so long he just prayed she didn't forget about him.
The phone rung once before he through his phone across the room, her phone was off and he really needed someone to talk to not just anyone Ruthie which made him want another dose again.
Hours passed and he was coming down from his high, he needed another dose before his thoughts got the best of him but it was too late as he got up and went over the his dresser. He opened it and pulled another needle out that was filled with drugs to get him high. Before he stuck the needle in the same arm his thoughts got the best of him….
Flash Back:
Martin was coming into Sandy and his apartment. He just got done working a twelve hour shift and he couldn't wait to hold his son and kiss his girlfriend.
He took his jacket off and laid it on the couch then dropped his bags before heading to Aaron room.
He opened Aaron door and was shocked by the site he was seeing.
In the room there was nothing; not a bed, a dresser, clothes or anything.
He quickly left his room and headed down the hall to the master bedroom. He opened the door and it was the same thing nothing but carpet showing.
He stood in the middle of the room which felt like forever before making his way to the liver room which still had all the furniture in it. He happened to look at the coffee table and there was a note.
Martin, this is not how I wanted to end things but we both know that I barely see you. I've been seeing someone behind your back and I didn't have the guts to tell you to your face. Aaron and I have moved and I'm not telling you because I know that you will come looking for us. I will get in contact with you in a few months for you can sign these adoption papers because I'm getting married in a few months and I want Steven to be Aaron's father. I know the way I did this was not the adult way but I didn't want you to change my mind and I hope you sign the papers for Aaron sake. He needs a father figure in his life. Martin please don't be mad and take care of yourself….you deserve someone that will treat you right and I'm not the one to do it…..Have a safe life…
With Love,
Sandy
Martin head started hurting as the tears fell down his face. He's been a great father and a great boyfriend. He worked 12 hour shifts because Sandy didn't like to work and Sandy wanted to be a stay home mom. He stuck by her after all she put him through and he couldn't believe what she just did. He could care less about her but she took a piece of him, his son and he was pissed.
End of Flash Back
Ruthie
I woke up in an unfamiliar place. My body felt like it been through hell and my hair was a mess. My eyes adjusted to the light and I was outside on a mattress by a dumpster.
I quickly got up and brushed myself off because this wasn't my first time; this was a normal thing for me.
I grabbed my bag which surprisingly all my stuff was inside and walked across the street to a diner.
I was starving and I hoped I had some money somewhere for I can get me something to eat.
I walked into the door and there he was a familiar face that I haven't seen since I left Glen Oak. My eyes met his as my heart dropped and he looked at me with confusion.
I quickly hurried outside and I can hear his footsteps following me.
"Ruthie, wait I just want to talk to you!" He yelled as he grabbed me by my shoulder and turned me around.
"I …I don't want you seeing me like this." I said as I started to cry. I didn't want anybody to see me like this. I smelled like garbage and I looked like I haven't taken a shower in weeks.
"What happened to you Ruthie?" he asked with a look of pain in his eyes "you only email your parents and I haven't seen you in forever. I knew something was wrong I just didn't know it was this bad."
"Why are you out here anyways?"
"I was hired for a traveling company and today was my last day in Scotland. I was going to call and come see you but since your phone is off I had no way in getting in contact with you."
He stared at me like I was a ghost from his pass and it was hard for me to look him in his face. But as soon as he saw my face expression change into sad to alarmed he looked back to what I was looking at.
"Ruthie, where have you been? I've been looking for you everywhere, didn't I tell you to not leave the house. See you don't listen." Evan yelled as he grabbed me by my arm so tight that he was stopping the blood from going there anymore.
"Excuse me I don't know who you are but you need to let her go," Mac yelled as he snatched me and put me behind his back before walking up into Evan face.
I didn't know what to do, I knew Mac was stronger and taller than Evan so I didn't thing Evan was going to stand up to Mac for long.
"This is my girlfriend and my property and who the hell are you?" He yelled in Mac face
And before I knew it Mac had socked Evan so hard he fell back onto the sidewalk and some men that were with Mac ran out of the diner.
Evan got off the ground fast and pulled a gun in Mac's face.
"Evan no, put the gun away. He didn't mean it. He's my brother…I promise…put it away!" I yelled. But it didn't seem to faze Mac at all as one of the men came from behind Evan and tackled him to the ground.
"Ruthie, you're coming with me now." Mac said and grabbed me by my arm and put me into a black tented Ben's that was parked just down the street.