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"What's going on?"

"Martin it's not what it looks like."

"Who is she?" Martin asked trying to sound nice but failing miserably.

"This is Monica my wife."

"You're wife?" He asked in disbelief hoping it wasn't true.

"Yes my wife."

"How? When? Why?" He couldn't think complete thoughts at the moment.

"Over Thanksgiving."

"You blew me off to get married. I mean no disrespect Monica but how could you guys do this to me? You didn't even tell me you were dating! I'm your son!" He didn't mean to yell he was just so angry.

"Martin calm down."

"I'm going out." He turned and walked out the door leaving his dad behind with his wife. God even thinking about it made his stomach turn. How could he do that to Martin and most of all his mom? He knew it would happen but he thought his dad will at least ask him. Martin knocked on the door hoping that Ruthie would answer. Ruthie came to the door in her pajama.

"Martin what's wrong didn't you just leave?"

"Can I stay here tonight?"

"Martin what happened?"

"My dad got married."

"When?"
"Over Thanksgiving, I mean he blew off his own son to get married to some woman I don't know."

"I'm so sorry Martin." She pulled him into a hug and he cried. "It's okay Martin everything will be fine." He just cried while Ruthie held him. Annie walked by the living room and looked at Ruthie and Martin. She was happy that Ruthie was finally really truly happy. Erik came up behind Annie and wrapped his arms around her waist looking at his daughter.

"They're gonna last."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah Annie I am. They've been in love with each other since he moved in."

"I know."

"And they love each other as much as I love you."

"Come on let's go to bed." She didn't need to watch her daughter. She trusted her and knew that Martin wouldn't do anything. Ruthie and Martin sat in the living room for hours not talking but holding each other. Ruthie wanted to make Martin's pain go away and I hoped that she was helping.

"Martin I love you." She whispered after he had stopped crying for awhile.

"I love you too and thank you for just being you."

"I'm so sorry. I mean it was wrong but at least your dad's happy."

"I guess."

"I know you don't like it now but you will just get to know her."

"Okay."

"Now don't let this ruin your visit. You're here for a whole month and I want it to be great."

"You just love the fact that I'm home for a month don't you?"

"Yes of course. I mean who doesn't love seeing their boyfriend for a whole month after going a whole mouth without seeing them."

"I get it there's no need for being sarcastic."

"It's in my nature."

"I know."

"So why don't you try and get some sleep." She got up to leave but Martin stopped her.

"Please don't leave me." She knew her parents wouldn't mind and she didn't want to leave him so she cuddled up against him on the couch. It felt great lying next to Martin and for Martin it was comforting to have someone lying next to him.

The next morning Annie and Erik looked in the living room to see Martin and Ruthie fast asleep cuddled against each other and it brought a smile to their faces. They hoped that Martin and Ruthie would realize that they were destined to be together because they loved Martin.

It was the day before Christmas and Martin was still not talking to his dad and it was hurting Martin it was obvious. All the Camden clan was home for the holiday, Matt and Sarah, Lucy and Kevin, Mary and Carlos who still weren't talking because Carlos had moved closer to the family, Simon, the twins, the Coronal, Ruth, and George, and Ruthie. Matt wasn't that thrilled that Ruthie was with Martin but when he saw how happy Ruthie was he came around. The whole family was accepting of them being together; which was a relief to the couple who feared who everyone would react.

"So Ruthie what did you get Martin for Christmas?" Lucy asked being her usual nosy self.

"I'm not telling it's between me and Martin."

"Not one hint?"

"Nope." She smiled at her sister who had to accept defeat. Ruthie just smiled looking at Martin who looked so very unhappy. She walked over to him and grabbed his hand. "Come with me."

"Where?" He asked sort of angry.

"First I did nothing and don't deserve to talked to like that and second I wanna meet your step mom." She let go of his hand and looked him in the eye.

"I'm sorry." She pulled him towards his dad.

"Hello Mr. Brewer."

"Hello Ruthie. This is Monica Martin's step mom."

"Hi I'm Ruthie Martin's girlfriend." They shook hands and Ruthie nudged Martin.

"Hi dad, hello Monica."

"Martin can I talk to you alone?" Monica asked trying to be nice.

"Sure. So what's up?" He asked when they were alone in the kitchen.

"I know you don't know me at all but you're hurting your dad."

"I know and I'm sorry but I'm still hurt over what happened."

"I know but maybe we could try and get along. I mean whatever you want to know I'll tell you."

"Okay." He gave Monica a hug; he looked up and saw Ruthie smiling.

"You really love her don't you?"

"More than anything."

"I'm glad you're happy." The truth was that Martin was only happiest around Ruthie.