A/N: This is most probably the last chapter wherein they're camping. I think the next one would be a back-to-school chapter or one set in the Camden house, at least..... That is, if everything goes as planned, I really don't know... :-)

A/N: HilarysNumber1Fan, thanks! You made me laugh really hard! Even your review was pathetic and grammatically incorrect. I honestly hate leaving bad reviews but your fic just needed so much help. I wasn't the only one who thought so as was reflected by the reviews you received both times you posted the fic. So I have to say I disagree with your review, it's you who needs tp get a life. c(-:

Disclaimer: I don't own 7th heaven.

As Simon walked out into the camp area, he found himself thinking that he had really been enjoying the last few days with his family. The trip was plain fun, and thankfully even Ruthie seemed to get it into her thick little head that she was to stay out of Simon's things. After the diary incident with Lucy, she seemed to be behaving herself (A/N: Simon doesn't know that Ruthie read his diary!). When he finally reached the area where the family had been seating down, he saw that everyone except Lucy was already there, bathed and all.

He helped himself to some off the breakfast his mother had cooked and served. "Where's Lucy?" he wondered out loud.

"She's still asleep." Kevin informed him.

"Same old Luce, always the last one to wake up." Simon laughed

Eric checked his watch. "Shouldn't it be time she woke up? I thought we were going mountain hiking at 10:00 AM. It's already 9:00 AM."

Annie smiled. "Ah, there's one thing that will be different about this camping trip, which will make it much more pleasant for me."

'What's that?" Ruthie questioned. She was wondering what it could be and why she didn't know what it was.

"Waking Lucy up," Annie said gleefully, looking straight at Kevin. "That's Kevin's job now!"

Kevin groaned. "Oh no! The last time I tried to wake her up, she hit me with her pillow!" Seeing that no one else would do the job, he decided to finish it off and went to their tent. A few minutes later he had successfully managed to wake Lucy up and they emerged form the tent.

Simon couldn't control his laughter. "Wow, Lucy, you're looking really pretty this morning." He piped up. "Your face is unwashed; I'm willing to bet you haven't brushed your teeth. Your hair resembles a rat's nest and. And is that dried drool on your cheek?" Oh by the way, Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those Kevin's pajama bottoms?

Everyone laughed when they saw Lucy's and Kevin's faces turning deep shades of red. Lucy merely cast a withering glare at her brother and just rolled her eyes. She accepted the glass of water Annie had handed her and after she had gulped it down, she went off to bathe.

Sam and David excitedly clapped their hands. "Daddy, when are we going up the mountain?" Sam asked.

"Yeah, when?" David added.

Eric looked at his watch. "As soon as your sister has finished bathing and has had something to eat."

"This is great! Just look at the view!" Ruthie gasped.

"I told all of you the long walk would be worth it once we reached the top of the mountain." Eric said.

"Look it's the lake!" David pointed to the lake.

"Can we swim, now?" Sam begged.

"Hmmm, your mother and I didn't bring our swimsuits. Eric considered their request. But the lake isn't that large and it's not too cold so if you all brought your swimsuits, you may swim."

Eric and Annie sat down under a nearby tree while their kids changed. Eric put his arm around Annie and after a few moments of silence. He asked her if she noticed a change in Simon's attitude.

"Yes, actually I did." Annie agreed. "He seems much happier. Maybe he resolved his problems with Deena before we left."

"Or it could be that he decided to take things as they come." Eric suggested.

"Quite possibly," Annie nodded her head. "Whatever it is, I'm happy that he's fine."

Simon enjoyed the sensation of having the cool water surround his body. Throughout their entire camping trip, he had been happy but there was always that bit of sadness. Now was the only time he felt completely calm. He looked around the lake; Lucy Kevin and Ruthie were playing with the twins. He saw Kevin starting to tease Lucy, who was laughing at the twins' antics. Suddenly, Ruthie called out to him.

"Hey Simon, get over here." She called.

Simon swam over, thinking of what a supportive family he had... He was really enjoying, at least for now.

"Maybe, by life's rules I can abide

Still, I'd want you by my side

But, I'll be waiting...

Just that this time, I won't be crying"

A/N: How was that? Once again, CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is appreciated and welcomed.... Please jsut make sure you make sense.