Guys- I am SO incredibly sorry that I haven't updated! I've been busy with school and I've been sick all week. I'm finally starting to feel better. As I write this, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this chapter…but I'm just going to go with whatever I think of. So I'm sorry if it's not great, but you guys deserve an update! Song credit in this chapter: I'm Not That Girl from Wicked!

The next morning, Sandy and Simon left for their honeymoon. They were taking a cruise, and were extremely excited about it. They left early, and Aaron came back to the Camden's house after the reception with everyone else. Matt, Sarah, Mary, Carlos, and their families all stayed in town.

Annie and Eric came downstairs, seeing everyone sleeping on the living room floor, with multiple bassinets and pack-and-plays for Marissa, Rachel, Charlie, Austin, Michael, and Aaron. Matt, Sarah, Mary, Carlos, and Ruthie were sprawled out on the floor. Annie laughed and began picking up the popcorn on the floor. The twins came downstairs, rubbing their eyes.

"Hi boys." Eric said, hugging his sons. "Let's help mommy clean up."

"But I'm hungry." Sam said.
"We'll clean up, wake everyone up, and then eat. How does that sound?"
"Okay dad." They agreed. Eric nodded and they began helping Annie. Ruthie sat up and groaned.
"What time is it?" she asked, lying back down.

"10 o'clock. Time to get up." Annie said, patting her leg.

"But the babies were up all night!" She groaned and Matt sat up.
"Are you talking about my boys?" he asked tiredly.
"Yes. YOUR sons kept me up!"

"Well Aaron was attempting to talk all night…and Rachel and Marissa were up too! Not to mention Charlie talking!"
"What about my babies?" Mary asked, waking up and overhearing their conversation.
"Ruthie was complaining about the kids being up."
"Get used to it. We're in town all week." Mary said and Ruthie rolled her eyes. They herd the front door open and close, seeing Martin.
"Hey guys!" he whispered.
"Yeah, yeah…hi Martin." Ruthie said tiredly. "I look terrible. Go away until I look normal." She buried her face in the pillow.

"Nonsense. You're gorgeous no matter what." He said, walking over and kneeling down by Ruthie, kissing her cheek.

"Okay. Everyone up. Come on. Up!" Matt said, kissing his wife's cheek.
"Shut up Matt." Carlos groaned.
"Whatever. I'm hungry." Mary said and Carlos laughed. Mary, Carlos, Matt, and Sarah all got up and each took one of their children in their arms. "Ruthie, can you get Charlie and Aaron?" Her parents asked and she nodded, picking up her nephews and setting them on the ground, kissing each one of their heads. Charlie walked behind Mary and Ruthie picked up Aaron, and they all walked to the kitchen. They put the babies in car seats and Aaron and Charlie in high chairs. Everyone stayed in the kitchen while Annie, Eric, and the boys got dressed. Once they came down, everyone else went to get dressed while Annie, Eric, Sam, David, and Martin began to make breakfast and watch the six children in the kitchen.
"This house isn't big enough for this." Eric shook his head.
"I know…its only temporary dear." Annie said and he nodded.
"Yes. Only temporary." He sighed in relief. "How are you and Ruthie doing Martin?" he asked.
"We're good." He answered simply and Eric nodded. "I just…I love her so much." He said and Annie grinned.
"I know you do."

"I want to marry her one day."
"But she's only a junior and you're only a freshman in college."
"I didn't say I wanted to marry her tomorrow Reverend! But someday…" he sighed and went back to stirring up the pancake batter. Annie then proceeded to make a ton of pancakes and eggs, along with some bacon.

Shortly after, everyone came down and sat at the table and ate breakfast. Lucy, Kevin, and Savannah all came in, joining the rest of the family at the table.
"Guys…we all have an announcement." Matt said as he, Sarah, Mary, and Carlos stood up.
"You guys aren't having more babies are you?" Eric asked nervously.
"No! Not for a long time, no!" Sarah said and Annie sighed in relief.

"Ok. Proceed." Ruthie said, eating.
"We're all moving back to Glenoak. Next month! Matt and Sarah found great jobs at the hospital and I can continue working as a flight attendant." Mary said and Annie and Eric flocked over to their children and their spouses, hugging them and congratulating them, telling them how happy they were that they would all be in Glenoak together.
"Just like old times…" Lucy sighed.
"Not quite Luce…" Ruthie began. "Look at us. We're no where close to where we were years ago…you all have babies and spouses."
"Yeah, but you have Martin." Lucy pointed out and Ruthie paused.
"So guys…how about that wedding?" Matt asked.
"Wow. It was amazing." Ruthie said, stuffing a bite of pancake into her mouth.
"It sure was. Man…I knew Rose wasn't right for him…I mean…if you have that many doubts about marrying someone. And I didn't even know her!" Mary said, taking a sip of orange juice.
"With Sandy, there was none of that. Face it, they're perfect. I don't know how they didn't see it all along…" Ruthie started and then looked at Martin and smiled. "I'm glad it worked out with them. Cause if it was Rose and Simon…who knows who Sandy would be with." She whispered the last part. Martin raised his eyebrows, looking in her eyes.
"Wait, Ruthie…you don't think that I'd be with Sandy, do you?"
"Yes." She whispered.
"Um…excuse us for one second." He said, taking her hand and walking outside. He shut the back door behind them and he walked over to where she was standing in the yard.
"Look at me." He said, and she stuffed her hands in her pockets. "Ruthie, turn around and look at me. Talk to me." He said and she finally turned around.
"What's going on?" he asked, tilting her head up with his hand. "Why do you think I'd be with her?" he asked. She looked into his eyes, and hers started to fill with tears.
"Baby…what's wrong?"
"Martin…if it weren't for Simon, you'd be with her."
"But she is with Simon." Martin pointed out.
"Still! You obviously cared about her!"
"What? What are you talking about?" he asked, puzzled.

"I saw the way you looked at her!"

"WHAT WAY?"
"Martin…I know you loved her. Admit it."
"I did not! What makes you think that?"
"Martin…I can't do this anymore."
"DO WHAT?" he asked, frustrated.
"Us." She said quietly. He stopped, shocked. She looked down, tears coming down her face.
"But you don't….you don't mean that…right? This is just a fight, right? We'll get through this. We're not really breaking up…are we?"
Ruthie nodded. "It's for the best."
"How is it for the best Ruth? Answer that for me. We're in love. We're supposed to be together, right?" he asked, his voice breaking.
"I don't think so." She took off her promise ring, handing it to him. "It's over."

"Ruthie…there's something you're not telling me." He said, putting his hand on her shoulder.
"No! Just go away! I don't want to see you! You hear me? I hate you! It's over!" she screamed, running to her car, starting it, and driving away. Martin stood there in awe, feeling tears coming down his face. He walked back into the house, hearing laughter. He shut the door behind him. He turned to face the Camden's and it grew silent.
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Kevin asked.

Martin looked up, showing his tear stained cheeks. "It's over." He said quietly. He placed her ring on the counter, grabbed his jacket, and walked out the door, slamming it behind him. Lucy looked at Kevin in shock, and everyone seemed very surprised at this sudden break-up.
"Okay…what just happened here?" Mary asked.

"Something's wrong. She wouldn't just break up with him." Lucy said.
"I know. We need to find this out." Kevin started. Lucy picked her purse off of the floor and took out her keys. She stood up. "I'll go."
"No Lucy…you don't have to…" Eric started.
"Dad. She's my baby sister. I know exactly where she is. Let me go. I can do this." She said and Kevin nodded. "Go babe." He said and she kissed his cheek. "I'll be home later."
She walked out the door and to her car, getting in and driving to the promenade.

Hands touch, eyes meet
Sudden silence, sudden heat
Hearts leap in a giddy whirl
He could be that boy
But I'm not that girl

Don't dream too far
Don't lose sight of who you are
Don't remember that rush of joy
He could be that boy
I'm not that girl

Every so often we long to steal
To the land of what-might-have-been
But that doesn't soften the ache we feel
When reality sets back in

Blithe smile, lithe limb
She who's winsome, she wins him
Gold hair with a gentle curl
That's the girl he chose
And Heaven knows
I'm not that girl

Don't wish, don't start
Wishing only wounds the heart
I wasn't born for the rose and the pearl
There's a girl I know
He loves her so
I'm not that girl

Ruthie crossed her arms, walking alone at the promenade, a cool breeze flowing through her hair. She finally came to a bench and sat down. The tears burned her cheeks. She couldn't believe what she just did. Some girl had told her that Martin was cheating on her with Zoey, his ex-girlfriend. So she had to, right? I just wish it didn't hurt so much. She thought, crying more.

Lucy saw her sister and smiled sympathetically. She went and sat down beside her. She wrapped her arm around her shoulder and Ruthie cried into it.
"You wanna tell me what's going on?" she asked and Ruthie nodded.
"Martin's…cheating…on…me…" she stuttered and Lucy shook her head.
"He would never do that Ruthie. Who told you that? You didn't see him did you?"
"No. Some girl told me last night…she called me after the wedding…"
"Is that why you were acting so weird during the reception?" Lucy asked and Ruthie nodded.
"Wait…why are you here? Shouldn't you be at home with your husband and baby?"
"If there's something wrong with my sister…well, I don't care what's going on…I will drop what I'm doing to help her. Now…who told you this?"
"I don't even know her name. She's in my English class."
"Well did you ever think that maybe she's jealous? Maybe…she's not necessarily a credible source. Maybe…you shouldn't take this information seriously. It's not reputable."
"But what if it is true?"
"Did you ask Martin?"
"No." she said quietly.
"Did you ever think that maybe you should?"
"I don't know…"

"Did you even explain why you broke up with him?"
"No."
"Well Ruthie! Don't you think that MAYBE you should talk to him about this accusation you're putting against him? What if it isn't true? What if she's just jealous and trying to break you two up? What if she's a friend of Zoey's and is trying to make her friend look better by saying that she goes out with Martin?"
"Lucy…I don't know! I'm just so angry!"

"Ruthie…I know you're angry. But that's no excuse to treat Martin like dirt. I think you should talk to him."
"Not yet…I need to clear my head before I say something else I'm going to regret."
"Do you want me to stay with you?" Lucy asked and Ruthie shook her head.
"Thanks, but I need some time alone."
"Alright. If that's what you want." Lucy said and Ruthie hugged her.
"Thanks Luce. This minister thing fits you."
Lucy rolled her eyes. "Yeah. Thanks." She laughed, getting up.
"So…I'll see you at home?" she asked.
"Yeah. See you at home." Ruthie said and Lucy walked away.

She drove over to Martin's house and explained all that was going on with Ruthie and why she broke up with him.
"So wait…she broke up with me because some girl she doesn't even know says that I'm going out with Zoey?" Martin asked, making sure he had his information right.

"Correct. So…what are you going to do about it?"
"I don't know…I guess talk to her." He said, looking at Lucy. He saw her wince.
"Are you okay Luce?"
"I'm fine…" she said, trying to convince herself and Martin.
"No…you're not fine. Is it the babies?"
She nodded. "I think so. I've been having small contractions all day but they're getting worse."
"Well, let's get you to the hospital!" Martin said, helping her up and to his car. He pulled out of the driveway, calling Kevin.
"Hey Kev. It's Martin. Listen, I'm taking Lucy to the hospital. She was at my house and contractions started. So meet us there?"
"Yeah. Tell her I'll be there in five minutes."
"Okay. Bye." Martin said shutting his phone.
"He's coming…so hang in there, okay?"
Lucy nodded and groaned and Martin smiled sympathetically.

Minutes later, Lucy, Kevin, and Martin were all at the hospital. Once she was all settled in a room, Martin went back to the house, deciding he would come back later once it was closer to time for her to have the babies.

Minor cliffy! Ok…this is getting long so I shall stop there. BUT, I'm going to keep writing the next chapter…probably will be up tomorrow…I have names but if anyone wants to throw in last minute suggestions, I'll still consider. So REVIEW! What do you think?