"Martin, how the heck are you here?" Ruthie said looking over at him standing in the doorway.
"I was home for all of 10 minutes before I met up with my agent we did the whole ESPN gig and I jumped right back on a plane to come here. I was in New York for all of an hour. You have to also realize the time difference really does make a difference." Martin said taking a step closer.
"Well we really need to talk." Ruthie said looking at all of her stunned family members, who took the que and left.
"Ruthie you have to understand that I didn't do what she claims I did. I haven't slept with anyone since you. I don't want anyone but you."
"I know Simon explained it to me and I saw your whole national love confession. I just I don't know Martin this whole thing is just so confusing to me. My heart says go for him forget the past but my head says be careful Ruthie you never know what's going to happen."
"I say listen to your heart." Martin told her taking her hand.
"Martin I just, I need time please."
"I get that Ruthie I really do, but I have to be back in New York tomorrow evening. I want you to come back with me so we can get this whole mess straightened out together."
"What time are you leaving?"
"My plane leaves at 1."
"Ok I will have an answer for you tomorrow I promise." Ruthie told him before kissing him on the cheek and going up to her room.
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Ruthie got up the next morning more unsure now then she was yesterday about what to do. She knew she had to talk to someone so she called up Simon.
"Hello?" Simon said.
"Hey, I need advice."
"Marry him."
"What?"
"Sorry." Simon said laughing. "I know this has something to do with Martin so just follow your heart."
"Simon why are you so persistent on me getting together with Martin?"
"Because I have known since the day he moved in that you loved him. I also know that he loves you more than anyone else in the world. I think that if you didn't end up with him you would never truly be happy."
"Why is it that you get this relationship more then I do?"
"Because I see it through a different set of eyes. I see it from the point that I have never been through the pain that you have."
"Thanks Simon I have one thing I have to do before I decide whether or not to go to New York."
"Ruthie you need to go but do it for love and not for anyone or anything else."
"Ok, Simon thanks, love you."
"I love you to."
Ruthie knew now the other person she needed to talk to. She got in her car and drove the few miles to the graveyard where her father was buried. She got out of the car. She began to walk as her knees got week, but she kept going anyway. She finally made it to her father's grave when she broke down and cried. She cried for who knows how long, and she was finally able to speak she did.
"Hey daddy. I know we haven't talked for a very long time and it is all my fault. I am truly sorry for the way I treated you and mom. I shouldn't have run off like I did. I guess running was easiest. I want you to know that I forgave Martin, well I guess there was nothing to forgive but he is back in my life now. It's just that things between us are so messed up right now. Just when things start to get good they go bad. Dad I just don't know what to do. Should I go to New York or should I stay?" Ruthie sat there for a while, she finally looked at her phone and it said 12:30. There was just enough time to go to the airport.
"Dad if this is what I am to do show me sign please?" Just as she was finished saying that a small dove landed on her father's headstone. She smiled to herself, told her dad she loved him, and got into her car and headed straight for the airport.
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Martin was sitting in the airport searching for Ruthie for the last 10 minutes. He didn't know what he would do if she didn't come with him. He loved her more than life itself and he needed her. He heard his flight being called and had given up all hope of seeing her. Her got in line and fought back tears as he got in line to board the plane. When he finally reached the plane he couldn't get her out of his mind. All he wanted to do was see her again and never let go. When he finally reached his seat he sat down beside a small brunette who was looking out the window.
"I guess I am not the only one looking for someone." Martin said to the women, while he sat down.
"No I guess you aren't. I am looking for my boyfriend. He's about 6 ft with really dark eyes and is crazy hot." The lady said turning her head so that Martin could see who it was.
"Ruthie! I can't believe you are here. I had given up all hope." He said reaching over and giving her a hug.
"You know having a sister that works for the airline really works to your advantage." Ruthie said laughing.
"So I take that we are okay I mean you called me your boyfriend and said I was crazy hot."
"Martin we still have some things to figure out, but I want you. Like Simon told me I will never be happy unless I am with you."
"You know that brother of yours is pretty awesome."
"That he is, but Martin we need to talk about a few things. I don't know where I am going to live in New York. I also don't know how long I am going to stay I just know that I want to be there for you, and make sure that, that crazy chick is put in her place."
"I do to and know that no matter what my apartment and lack of food is always yours."
"I will remember that and Martin this relationship is not just for show or anything. It's for real and forever."
"I know Ruthie, forever. Here I got you this after your dads funeral, I didn't know when would be a good time to give it to you so I was planning on it the next time we saw each other but I guess is as good as time as any." Martin said pulling out a box.
"What is it?"
"Open it silly and find out."
Ruthie opened the box to find a charm bracelet. There were already several charms on it.
"Each charm has meaning. The Bible is to remember your dad, the baseball me, and the binky is for our child that we never got to meet." Martin told her putting it on her tiny wrist. "I thought that for every special occasion or anytime I want I can get you another one."
"I love it Martin, it is so beautiful." Ruthie said with tears in her eyes.
For the rest of the flight back to New York Ruthie slept on Martins shoulder with her hand in his. They were happy for the moment and hopefully for the rest of their lives.
