In a mere 3 hours Ruthie Camden, after waiting for almost 7 years, would be Mrs. Martin Brewer. Everyone always told her when she and Peter were having their low moments that fate always had the best timing. She soon realized what that meant when Martin showed up out of the blue to her at least to her 21st birthday party.

The summer had flown by with the trips to New York looking for a place to live, planning the wedding and of course spending time with Aaron. He had really taken a liking to Simon and it was very rare now that you didn't see Aaron give Simon a hug almost every 5 minutes.

As Ruthie packed up the last box for the movers to take, she couldn't believe that after 22 years Ruthie was finally leaving the house. It seemed surreal like at any moment she could wake up and it would all be a dream. But of course one look at her engagement ring made it real.

Thinking back when Ruthie finally discovered that she was indeed in love with Martin she never dreamed that it would take them 6 years to finally get down the aisle. On their last trip to New York Ruthie and Martin finally got their rain check from the night of graduation and it was amazing.

As Ruthie's alarm clock went off she walked the short distance to shut it off. That was the only thing not packed and Ruthie quickly threw it in an open box. Her whole life was packed up in boxes in nearly 4 hours with everyone's help. Her parents didn't take them moving to New York well at first but when they saw how much they wanted to go they came around. It did take Martin and Ruthie a million promises to come around whenever the spirit moved them to help them feel more at ease with them leaving.

Then yesterday they had to decide, well Aaron mostly, who Aaron was going to live with. Aaron gave a heartwarming speech that even made Martin a little teary eyed before announcing that he loved Martin and Ruthie but wanted to stay with Simon and Sandy. Ruthie totally agreed and supported Aaron's decision while Martin was a little heartbroken. He finally realized that it was for the best and he would still see him on holidays.

Ruthie picked up her cell phone and called Martin. She didn't care about superstitions she wanted to hear his voice.

"Hello my beautiful wife to be, what can I do for you?"

"Tell me you love me and you'll be waiting for me at the end of the aisle." Ruthie asked a little unsure about Martin wanting to marry her.

"Of course I love you there's no doubt about it and when you walk down that aisle I'll be there because come hell or high water I'm not giving you up again. Now I have to go Mac's here. I love you."

"I love you too, tell Mac I said hi." Martin chuckled in response before hanging up leaving Ruthie still a little unsure that it was actually going to happen. She leaned against the wall taking in the now empty apartment that she called home during college. She remembered all the random nights of crying herself to sleep over Martin leaving even after years of him being gone and out of touch.

She was so lost in thought that she didn't see Mary and Lucy standing at the top of the stairs with all the stuff they needed to get ready. Mary chuckled while Lucy set everything down on the table. "Ruthie! Come on you have to get ready." Ruthie laughed a little and went into the bathroom to shower.

After she had showered Ruthie sat down in her bathrobe while Mary set about doing her hair. "So Ruthie are you excited?" Lucy asked as she started Ruthie's make-up.

"I'm a little of both. I'm excited that it's finally happening after almost 7 years but nervous that he might change his mind again."

"I'm gonna tell you something that you don't know about when he left. He wanted to call you so many times but didn't because he caused you enough pain that you didn't the constant reminder of what happened. He loved you more than anything and it killed him when he had to cut all ties with you and after your graduation after he found about Peter he was crushed because that was his chance with you." Ruthie wiped at the tear that fell from her eye. Mary squeezed her shoulder for reassurance while Ruthie hugged Lucy.

"Thanks Luce that made me feel better." Lucy just nodded and went back to doing Ruthie's make-up. 2 hours later Ruthie arrived at the church dressed in her white flowing gown meant to make her look like a princess. She was beaming as they walked into the church to get everyone situated and in order before they started the procession. Lucy was performing the ceremony, her dad was walking her down the aisle, and Mary was the maid of honor. It was the only way that made everyone happy. Today was a special day because the whole Camden clan was home to celebrate Ruthie's wedding.

Ruthie walked down the aisle her eyes fixated on Martin and only Martin. He was the only thing that mattered to her; he was the one for her. Martin looked at Ruthie and smiled. He was finally marrying the girl that stole his heart so many years ago.

When Ruthie finally stood face to face with Martin he could see the tears of joy threatening to fall. She smiled the smile that Martin absolutely loved and he smiled back at her. They didn't hear Lucy's words until Mary poked Ruthie in the back and Mac poked Martin. The couple blushed as Lucy repeated her speech. "Martin wrote his vows so Martin go ahead." Martin looked at Lucy and nodded before turning back to Ruthie.

"Ruthie, you're my best friend and have been for 7 years even when we weren't talking I knew that you were still my best friend. I fell in love with you during these years and with the help from you're mom I finally got my chance to finally tell you that I love you. I've waited for this day to come the day where I get to marry the best girl in the world and the woman of my dreams the only girl that stole my heart. I believe that I'm the luckiest man in the world to have you as my wife." Ruthie looked at the tears falling down her face.

"Well Ruthie its your turn."

"Wow that was beautiful Martin. I love you and over the years while I was at my lowest mom and dad always used to say, 'Fate always has the best timing' and I never really understood what that meant that is until you came back into my life. I always knew in the back of my head that you would come back and no matter how depressed I was I knew that I could always call you and you would make things okay and just thinking that made me feel better. Fate has brought us together and I thank the big guy upstairs everyday for bringing us back together. You are the only guy for me and always have been. I love you Martin with my whole heart and soul." Martin wiped at the tear in his eye as Ruthie grabbed the tissue from Mary.

"Alright moving on," Lucy starting laughing a little, "Do you Martin Gabriel Brewer take Ruth Marie Camden as your wedded wife?" Martin nodded and the crowd laughed.

"Sorry I do." Lucy patted his shoulder and turned to Ruthie.

"Do you Ruth Marie Camden take Martin Gabriel Brewer as your wedded husband?"

"I do." Lucy smiled as the two waited to share their first kiss as husband and wife.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife; Martin you can kiss your bride." Martin stepped forward and cupped Ruthie's face and gently kissed her. The kiss sent chills up her spine. They pulled apart and their smiles growing wider. The crowd stood up and clapped as they made their way down the aisle. As they sat in the limo on the way to the reception Ruthie and Martin cuddled in the back seat.

"Its finally over; you are now mine for life." Ruthie whispered into Martin's ear making him smile again.

"I'm the luckiest man in the world." He kissed her again as the limo pulled up to the reception hall.

"Everyone I would like to introduce the happy couple Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brewer." Everyone clapped as they walked in. After dinner everyone watched as Ruthie and Eric danced to Daughters by John Mayor.

"I love you Ruthie. I know that you and Martin will be great together and do fine in New York."

"I love you too dad and I promise we'll be back for the holidays and whenever we feel like."

"We'll keep the garage apartment open." Ruthie laughed as the song ended. Eric walked away and Martin took his place.

"Ya know Ruth we didn't pick a wedding song." He whispered as the DJ put the CD on.

"No we didn't but I found the perfect song." The song started playing and Martin instantly remembered the last time he heard Josh Groban's When You Say You Love Me. They started dancing as the song played. Ruthie put her head on Martin's chest singing along. "Like the sound of silence calling, I hear your voice and suddenly I'm falling, lost in a dream. Like the echoes of our souls are meeting, you say those words and my heart stops beating. I wonder what it means. What could it be that comes over me? At times I can't move. At times I can hardly breathe. When you say you love me the world goes still, so still inside and when you say you love me
for a moment, there's no one else alive. You're the one I've always thought of. I don't know how, but I feel sheltered in your love. You're where I belong. And when you're with me if I close my eyes, There are times I swear I feel like I can fly
For a moment in time. Somewhere between the Heavens and Earth, and frozen in time, oh when you say those words, When you say you love me The world goes still, so still inside and When you say you love me For a moment, there's no one else alive
And this journey that we're on. How far we've come and I celebrate every moment. And when you say you love me, That's all you have to say. I'll always feel this way. When you say you love me The world goes still, so still inside and When you say you love me In that moment, I know why I'm alive When you say you love me. When you say you love me. Do you know how I love you?" The song ended and Ruthie sang the last line to Martin.

"I love you Ruthie." They shared a kiss as everyone watched; Mary was leaning her head on Matt's shoulder crying tears of joy.

"Awe….Mattie our little sister is all grown up."

"I know Mare I know." He rubbed her arm as Lucy came over to join them hugging Mary.

"I can't believe that Ruthie's finally married."

"For some reason I feel really old."

"Matt you are old." Simon joked walking up behind the group. And there they stood the oldest Camden children watching the last of the original seven dancing with her husband. "Come on guys let's go congratulate the happy couple." They all nodded and walked up to Martin and Ruthie.

Annie and Eric watched as their children laughed and joke and Annie couldn't help but feel proud of all her children. Ruthie was the last of her daughters to get married and now they could focus all their attention on making the twins the best gentlemen.

"We should get out here." Ruthie whispered in Martin's ear before yawning. It had been a long day and Ruthie just wanted to sleep before their honeymoon tomorrow.

"Alright Mrs. Brewer we'll take off." He grabbed her hand and led her out to the limo. She fell asleep instantly on Martin's shoulder as they rode back to his apartment. He carried her back to the apartment and put her down on the bed climbing in with her. He kissed her cheek before he fell asleep remembering the events of the day. Overall this chance around was the one for them. They were finally together which was the only he wanted. He can finally answer the question of 'Maybe this time around?'.