Previously in Chapter 20:
Martin: Ruthie Camden, will you marry me?
Chapter 21: The Answer
Ruthie is still stunned.
Ruthie: Are you sure?
Martin: I wouldn't be asking you if I wasn't sure.
Ruthie: it's just that I don't think you have forgiven me for what I did and I don't want to go into marriage until you have.
Martin: You know Ruthie I have loved you for a very long time and you have to trust me when I say I can never be anger at you for very long. Ruthie I love you with all my heart.
Ruthie: I love you too.
Martin: So marry me!
Ruthie: YES!
Martin and Ruthie walk back into the living room, where Aaron and Allison are.
Ruthie: Allison, you know me and you owe grandpa and grandma Camden a visit.
Ruthie picks up Allison.
Martin walks her to the door.
Martin: You don't have to go.
Ruthie: I know, but I think you and Aaron need some one on one time and you can tell him. I'll be back.
Ruthie: Give daddy some lovin' Ally.
Ruthie kisses Martin.
Ruthie: Bye.
Martin walks back to the living room.
Martin: Aaron, you like Ruthie don't you?
Aaron: Yeah dad, why?
Martin: Well I have asked her to marry me and we are planning on buying a house before I go next month.
Aaron: I am happy for you guys.
Martin: you know whose going to have there own bedroom in that house.
Aaron: Me.
Martin: Yeah, and it will be just the way you want it to be. Also if it is ok with your mom would you like to stay with Ally and Ruthie some nights while I'm gone?
Aaron: that would be awesome.
Martin: hey, I've got a very important question to ask you.
Aaron: Shoot!
Martin: Will you be my best man?
Aaron: that would be awesome!
Enters Simon and Sandy.
Martin: Hey guys.
Simon: hey.
Sandy: hey! Aaron how about you go upstairs to bed since your bedtime was 15 minutes ago.
Martin: that is my fault. Ruthie came by and picked up Ally and then Aaron and I talked. I hope that is ok.
Sandy: I guess one time is alright.
Martin: There is also something I would like to run by you.
Sandy: Sure.
Martin: Ruthie and I are going to get our own house and Ruthie would love it if Aaron could spend some time with her and Ally while I am gone. If that would be ok with you?
Sandy: I guess so. It would give me and Simon some alone time before this baby gets here. What about marriage though?
Martin: We are going to get married but with me leaving so soon we are just focusing on getting that house.
Ruthie is back at her parent's house.
Annie: Well if it isn't my favorite two year old grand daughter.
Ruthie: hey mom.
Annie: why don't you come in?
Ruthie: Martin proposed. I said yes.
Annie: That's great.
Ruthie: You knew didn't you? I also asked Martin something.
Annie: Well yes I did because he asked your dad for permission, and what did you ask him.
Ruthie: that if we could buy a house before he goes away. Do you think this is too quick?
Annie: no, I actually don't, but you know it is going to be hard for you to find a place that quick.
Ruthie: Yeah, I know. That is why I came here, I was wondering if you didn't mind if Ally stayed with you tonight and tomorrow.
Annie: I would love to have her.
Ruthie: Thanks mom.
Ruthie says her goodbyes to Ally and leaves.
Ruthie phones rings.
Someone: Hello is this Ruthie Camden.
Ruthie: Yes, why?
Someone: this is Brenda Vaughn, James attorney. As you might know his court date is coming up and James insisted that I must call you.
Ruthie: For What?