Summary: When a tragedy hits home, the lives of the Camden's start to unravel

Rating: PG-13

Spoilers: Up to In Praise of Women: AU

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the 7th Heaven characters, and am not making any profit

Author's Notes: Thanks to everyone who reviewed. I'm glad you enjoyed. Just to catch you up, Annie has given birth to a girl and a boy. The little boy didn't make it. And to make this clear, all the other children are alive, i.e. Matt, Mary, etc. Please review and tell me what you thought.

When Heaven Weeps Part Two

Eric Camden stared through the cloudy glass in front of him, looking in on the little baby sleeping in the bed. He longed to touch her, to smile at her, to feel her, to tell he loved her. He slowly glided his hand up the smooth wall and closing his eyes, envisioning his first visit with his sixth child. And last child.

"Mr. Camden?"

Eric tore his eyes away from his daughter and met the gaze of the doctor before him,

"Doctor, how's Annie?"

The younger man motioned the new father to follow him,

"Groggy but alive, since we had to remove her uterus, she's in, and going to be for awhile, a lot of pain."

Eric ran a hand through his fading hair, sighing as he spoke,

"Does she know?"

The doctor looked uncomfortable for a moment but regained his composure,

"Yes, we felt she needed to know right away."

Eric nodded wearily, he had no strength left in him to argue why he should've been the one to tell his wife she could bear no more children.

"When can I see the baby?"

The doctor paused in front of Annie's room, his hand on the knob,

"You don't want to see your wife?"

Eric swallowed and spoke calmly to the man,

"I need to see my baby."

The young doctor stood quietly for a brief second, then removing his hand, he extended it to Eric, who grasped it firmly,

"As you wish."

Eric nodded and watched the doctor turn and leave, he turned slightly and stared at his wife's door until his eyes began to water from the intense glare he was giving the wooden door.

"Dad!"

Eric trudged into the waiting room where his family anxiously awaited the news of the new additions. It broke his heart to even comprehend telling them the dreaded facts.

They all clustered around him and he mustered a small smile, they looked up at him, their faces shining in anticipation, eyes brimming with cheerfulness.

"So, what are their names?"

"Boys or girls?"

"They healthy?"

Eric put up his hand to field off the questions, he was surprised at how much energy it took to lift his arm up,

"Sit down."

The smiles drooped slightly, nervousness replacing the forgotten excitement.

"I'm afraid I have some bad news."

He paused, glancing at each of the kids', hands tightly laced,

"Is it mom?"

Eric shifted his gaze to his older son who had asked the question fearfully, Eric shook his head and licked his lips,

"Your mom is fine, and you have a healthy sister, but I'm afraid.....your little brother....he didn't seem...he didn't make it."

Sharp intakes of breath could be heard as silent tears slowly descended upon the cheeks of the family.

"I know this is a lot to absorb, believe me, I know. But, we have to be strong, for Annie's sake."

Eric was surprised he had used his wife's given name and not 'mom'. He shrugged it off and gathered his family in his arms, tears starting to flow.

"What's our sister's name?"

Eric brushed away a tear from Ruthie's face and answered her with a weak smile,

"Elizabeth Rose."

Smiles made their way through over the group, thoughts returning to their remaining sister,

"What about...him?"

Eric looked up and swallowed as hard as he could, attempting to force the lump out,

"Your mom isn't up to naming him, I thought we could let you all decide."

They all stared at him, trying to grasp his words. They obediently nodded and sat back down, the events unfolding in their minds.

Eric stood back and watched his children think. He wondered what was spinning through their minds, all the questions running through. He sighed as he slowly turned around left them alone.

Check on Annie. See if she needs anything. Go back to the kids. Talk with them. Go back to Annie. See if she needs anything.

Screw it all. It gave him a headache.

He bit his lip and continued walking, wherever his feet should take. And he walked out of the hospital. Still walking. Not looking back. Not yet.

Sorry this was short, hopefully the next chapter will be longer. That is, if you all still want me to continue......please review and make my day.