Ruthie woke up with the sun blinding her. Her hand shot up to block the dreaded brightness as she got up and headed down stairs to get something to eat. Last night was a blur after finding out about Megan and Mac getting in an accident. But one thing was clear, Ruthie was going to find out what Mac meant by he finally told you.

The kitchen was surprisingly quiet for a house with people coming in and out all the time. She grabbed some juice and made some toast and went into the living room to watch some TV. After she finished her toast someone knocked on the door. Ruthie hoped it wasn't Martin because she looked horrible. She opened the door and there was Martin and Mac.

"I thought you were in the hospital?"

"I was but they released me this morning."

"How's Megan?"

"She's doing better." Ruthie looked at Martin who had a weird smile across his face.

"What?" She asked annoyed.

"You look really nice."

"Shut up." She playfully slapped his chest as she walked back into the living room. She starred at the TV not wanting to talk because she was figuring out how to ask Mac about what he said the night before. Martin knew something was bothering Ruthie and it bothered him that she wouldn't tell him what was bothering her.

"I'm gonna go get some juice." Martin excused himself giving Ruthie her chance.

"What did you mean last night when you said he finally told me?" Mac shifted in his seat not wanting to answer her. He just looked at her hoping that Martin would reenter at any moment.

"Ah…He's been in love with you for awhile now and I can't believe he finally told after that long." He let a out a sigh hoping Martin would come in right now so he wouldn't have to answer anymore questions. Just then Mac's prayers were answered because Martin came strolling in. Ruthie gave Mac pleading eyes but Mac just looked at Martin because he knew that he couldn't look at Ruthie because he would give in and tell her exactly what she wanted to hear.

"So why are you guys here? I mean I have no problem hanging out with you two."

"Your mom called us before they left and she didn't want to be left alone."

"Did she say where they were going?"

"Well your parents are taking the twins to see your grandparents so she asked us to stay with you until Simon comes to stay with you."

"She trusts me and you alone in a house?"

"She told me to bring Mac."

"Yeah and I'm not letting you two do anything."

"I wouldn't dream of doing anything." Ruthie said with a laugh. She looked at Martin and then to Mac seeing the confused look on their faces. That made her laugh even more earning weird looks from them.

They watched TV until Mac got hungry and he didn't care if they were engrossed in the movie they were watching because he was hungry. They weren't listening to him so he had to get their attention so he got up and turned off the TV.

"What did you do that for?" Martin demanded sitting up from his position on the floor.

"I'm hungry."

"You know where the kitchen is." Martin shot back hoping to get the movie turned back on.

"No Martin, we should go out for pizza."

"I like Pizza."

"Just give me 5 minutes to get ready." Ruthie walked up the stairs leaving the boys to talk to each other.

"What did you tell her last night?" Mac's face went blank.

"What do you mean what did I tell her?"

"Last night at the hospital what did you tell her?"

"Ruthie made some comment that she didn't want to lose two important in her life and then I said I love you too and she said so does Martin and then I asked he finally told you? Then before she could ask about you came in."

"What did you tell her this morning?"

"That you've been in love with her for awhile."

"Well at least you're good for something." Mac was relieved that Martin wasn't going to hit him. "I wasn't going to hit you."

"Well you looked like you were going to hit me."

"Why would I hit you?"

"I don't know."

"Come on let's go guys, I'm hungry." Ruthie walked out of the door followed by Martin and Mac was the last one shutting the door behind him. Martin looked over at Ruthie and his best friend if only Megan could be here everything would be perfect. Martin thought about what was going on in Mac's head with Megan being in the hospital. Martin couldn't handle it if Ruthie was in the hospital.

"Hey Ruthie why don't you go ahead and order, we'll be there in a minute." Ruthie knew exactly what Martin was going to do so she nodded and walked ahead.

"How are you holding up Mac?"

"I've been better." Martin could see the hurt in his eyes and it killed him to see his best friend like this.

"Do you want to go see Megan after lunch?"

"I can't."

"Why not?"

"Her parents don't want me anywhere near her."

"Why?"

"They think that I got into the accident on purpose."

"You couldn't have planned it."

"I know and they told me that in front of her and it crushed her because she knows I would never do that. Then they couldn't even take me out into the hallway to tell me that I'm not allowed anywhere here her."

"What happened?" Ruthie asked as the boys sat down.

"Megan's parents think Mac got into the accident on purpose and then told him in front of her that he's not allowed to her or be near her."

"They can't do that." Ruthie was outraged by Megan's parents' stupidity. "I'm gonna fix this."

"After lunch." Mac said smiling weakly. Ruthie was furious and she didn't care who knew, Martin on the other hand thought it was hot when Ruthie was mad.

"Mac I'm really sorry that they did that."

"I'm not worried about me; I'm worried how Megan's handling it."

"That makes you a great boyfriend." Martin added making Mac smile.

After lunch they headed to the hospital and Ruthie walked in leaving Martin and Mac alone. She walked straight to Megan's room to see Megan alone.

"Hey Megan."

"Hey Ruthie." She said between sobs.

"I'm sorry about what your parents said."

"How is Mac?"

"He's worried about you."

"I hate my parents."

"He's not giving up on you."

"I thought he would've already broken up with me after last night."

"He would never do that because he loves you."

"I know but how can I see him?"

"Don't worry about it."

"I can't believe my parents won't let me see him, I mean he didn't do it on purpose."

"Don't worry about Mac I'll find a way for you guys to see each other before they leave."

"No you won't." Ruthie turned to see Megan's father standing in the doorway. "Megan is not allowed to see him."

"Why? Is it because they were hit by a drunk driver or because you know that Mac would do anything to take back what happened and have it be him instead of Megan."

"It's because he was driving the car."

"That's stupid, you're stupid."

"It's not stupid that I care about my daughter."

"I want you out of my room and my life."

"What are you talking about Megan?"

"I'm not 5 anymore so you can't decide my life for me. I'm leaving."

"No you're not where will you stay?"

"With me." Ruthie replied shoving it back in Mr. Johnson face.

"Fine you want to ruin your life than go ahead."

"Are you sure about me moving in?"

"My parents will fully understand and now I'm going to tell your boyfriend the good news."

"No just go get him let me tell him."

"Okay." Ruthie ran outside to get Mac. He slowly walked in fearing the worst.

"Sit down we need to talk."