Title- To Bloom Where You Are Planted

Author- Bev_and_David_Fan aka Theresa Disclaimer- I don't own any of the 7th Heaven characters, please don't sue cause you won't get much!!! Timeframe- This is set between Episode 99 and One Hundred, after Robbie moved in and Mary went to Buffalo.

Characters- This mainly a Lucy/Simon fic. With lots of Annie, Eric and Ruthie. And of course Jennifer!

Chapter Three- Church on Sunday

Jennifer walked up to the Glen Oak Community Church on Sunday morning. She had taken a shower that morning, and put on her best clothes, yet she still felt underdressed. Maybe I made a mistake coming here, she thought. Just as she turned about to go back to the Diner, she heard Simon call her name.

"Jen, is that you?" She turned back around, Simon was walking towards her. Oh well, there's no turning back now.

"Hey Simon, I hope I'm not too early."

"No, it's good that you came early. Lucy and the rest of the family are inside. They all want to meet you." Simon replied.

When Jen walked into the church, she couldn't believe her eyes. It was the most beautiful place she had ever seen. She tried to mask her astonishment as they walked up to Simon's family. He turned to his parents.

"Mom, Dad this is Jennifer."

"Nice to meet your Jennifer, Lucy and Simon haven't stopped talking about you all weekend." Reverend Camden said, smiling at the young girl. Jen blushed.

"You look very nice this morning Jennifer." Mrs. Camden said.

"Thank you Mrs. Camden" Jen answered, feeling shy and awkward.

Simon introduced Jen to the rest of the Camden clan. Matt, Robbie, and Ruthie seemed to like Jen, and the twins love everyone. Soon Jennifer was feeling more at ease with the family. People started filing into the church, so the Camdens took their seat at the front. Jen took her seat between Lucy and Simon as the choir began to sing.

After a couple of songs, Reverend Camden began his sermon. This week it was over realizing that everyone is human. No matter if they are rich or poor, black or white everyone is human. They make mistakes, they go through rough times. But you just have to stick with them and help them out. Jen felt like Reverend Camden was talking only to her. It took everything she had not to cry during the sermon. When the sermon was finally over, she went out and stood at the front of the church with the rest of the Camden clan. Mrs. Camden walked over to her.

"You're more than welcome to come over for dinner. There's more than enough room."

"Thank you Mrs. Camden. but I think I'll go on home."

"No, come to dinner. Please Jen, it'll be fun. Please." Lucy begged.

"Alright, Alright." Jen replied. She got into Lucy's car and they drove to the Camden house.

When they got there Lucy gave Jen the full tour of the house, ending in Ruthie and Lucy's attic room.

"My older sister Mary used to share this room with me, before she got sent to live with my grandparents. It was for the best." Lucy said, sitting on her bed.

"You must miss her." Jen said with a sad look on her face.

"I do. Did you have a good day?"

"I really liked church, and your family is so nice. I didn't know I would make friends so fast here."

"Well, us Camdens are the friendly type."

Simon appeared in the doorway as Lucy spoke, staring at Jennifer as she looked up. "Dinner's ready. Mom said we should come downstairs." he blushed, realizing Jen caught him staring at her. The three of them walked downstairs. Simon and Lucy start to set the table, and Jen decides to help.

"Jen, you don't have to help, you're a guest in our house." Annie objected, looking at Jen.

"It's ok Mrs. Camden, I don't mind." she answered, carrying the plates into the dinning room. Soon the whole Camden family plus Jennifer sat down to the meal. Mrs. Camden was a good cook, so no one ever wanted to miss one of her meals, Jen found out. They talked and laughed. Jennifer enjoyed the converstation.

"So, Jennifer, do you have any siblings?" Ruthie asked, trying to include Jen in the conversation.

"No, I don't, my family is pretty normal. Nothing to talk about." Jen said, trying to get them away from her family. Annie saw that Jen was trying to change the subject, so she helped out.

"So, anyone for dessert?"

Of course everyone wanted dessert. Mrs. Camden's pumpkin pie was wonderful, and there wasn't a piece left afterwards. Jen stood up, getting ready to go.

"Thanks for the meal Mrs. Camden, but I need to get back now." Jen stood up, pushing her chair in.

"You're welcome any time Jennifer." Annie said, giving Jennifer a friendly smile.

"I'll walk her out." Simon said, jumping up and walking into the entryway with Jen.

"So, did you have a good time? I hope my family didn't overwhelm you. They are pretty nosy most of the time, especially Ruthie."

"No, I loved your family. Even Ruthie. I might have to take your mom up on the offer to come back." Jen smiled at Simon. Oh gosh how he loved her smile. "Well, I need to go, I'll see you at lunch tomorrow." Jen turned around and walked out the door.

"I hope so." Simon whispered, closing the door behind him.

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