Title: Downfall
Type: 7th Heaven Fan Fiction
Rating: PG-13 (Sex, Alcohol, possible drug content)
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of 7th Heaven. I do own all my original characters and this story, though. Don't take.
Summary: Tragedy strikes Lucy and Kevin, who then must decide what to do with their lives.
Writer's Note: Sorry for not updating! I've been so so busy. I hope no one's stopped reading, though. Please review:D
Downfall
Chapter Eight: A Room With A View
Lucy's grin was wide as they reached the house in Albany. Nichol pulled into the driveway with the U-Haul, while Kevin and Amelia parked in the street. All four hurried out of their vehicles and faced the house in which they were about to live. Their eyes fell upon a small house with white siding. It was in the shape of a rectangle, stretching to the yard. It had a small porch, with three steps leading up to the door. A fence separated their yard from the neighbor's, who's house was incredibly close. Nichol ran up the stairs to the house and unlocked the door, then rushed inside. Lucy, Kevin, and Amelia followed behind him.
Lucy's mouth gaped in amazement as she stepped into the living room. It was bare, with the exception of a light, unstained carpet on the floor. It was painted white and had two windows. She stepped into the kitchen, which had a linoleum floor. It wasn't as nice as the living room, but it wasn't trashy either. The stove needed clean, the refrigerator was small, but there was ample counter space and a nice, big sink. She walked back to the living room, and down a small hall to the first bedroom. It wasn't big, but it wasn't small. The walls were a light cream color and it had two windows, a small closet, and several plug-in outlets.
"Nichol says that this one is ours," Kevin informed his wife as he walked up behind her. Lucy smiled, then turned to kiss her husband.
"This is so great," Lucy stated, "Who would have thought that we'd be living in Albany, New York? This is awesome."
"Yeah," Kevin replied, smiling, "It is. Do you want to borrow Amelia's cell phone to call your parents and let them know that we're here?" Lucy nodded. Kevin walked out of the room. Lucy continued wandering the house until Kevin came back and handed Lucy the phone. She dialed.
"Hello?" Came a voice.
"Ruthie!" Lucy exclaimed, "It's Lucy."
"Hey!" Ruthie replied, "Did you guys make it yet?"
"I'm standing in the house now," Lucy answered, "It's really nice. How are you doing?"
"Pretty good. I really miss you guys, though. I mean, I know you haven't been gone that long, but it feels like you have," Ruthie explained.
"I know," Lucy agreed, "I miss you guys too. But hey, you can come out and visit us sometime."
"Really?" Ruthie asked, lighting up, "When?" Lucy laughed.
"Don't rush things! Maybe this summer. You can fly here. It'd be fun," Lucy replied, "But we need to get settled in first."
"Summer? That's too long. What about spring break?" Ruthie asked.
"When's that?"
"April."
"We'll see, but probably," Lucy replied, "Can I talk to Mom?"
"Sure," Ruthie agreed, then called out for Annie Camden.
"Lucy?" Annie answered.
"Hey Mom," Lucy greeted, "We made it."
"That's great, honey," Annie told her, "How is the house?"
"It's small, but it's really nice. Amelia picked it out. She has good taste," Lucy stated, "It's so bare. I can't wait to settle in."
"I'm happy for you," Annie replied, "Who's phone are you using, by the way?"
"Amelia's," Lucy answered.
"Ah. Have you guys thought about jobs yet?"
"Kevin wants to get on the force down here, but I'm not sure if that's such a good idea," Lucy admitted.
"Why not?"
"I don't know," She said, nervously, "I guess I don't want to lose him. It's a dangerous job. He's had really good luck with it, but I'm afraid I'll jinx it." Annie laughed.
"You won't jinx it, honey!" Annie exclaimed, "It doesn't work like that. Besides, Kevin can take care of himself. You know that." Lucy only sighed.
"I know, but I never thought I'd lose Gabriella either. It was weird. A freak accident. That could happen again. You never know," Lucy explained.
"You're paranoid, Luce. Nothing is going to happen to Kevin," Annie assured her.
"What about Amelia and Nichol?"
"Nothing bad is going to happen to anyone!" Annie exclaimed, "Honey, you're going to be fine in Albany. You'll be fine wherever you are."
"Ok," Lucy replied, still unsure, "It's exciting, but it's scary at the same time."
"I understand that, Luce," Annie agreed, "I've been there."
"Yeah."
"You'd better get your stuff unpacked!" Annie exclaimed, "And stop using up Amelia's minutes." Lucy smiled.
"Ok," She replied, "I love you." She pulled the phone from her ear and pressed the off button.
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