Ruthie walked into her childhood home with Martin close in toe. She had told her mom that she was flying home tomorrow because she had to finish a paper and Martin didn't want her to go alone. Her parents didn't suspect anything because Mac was there to cover for them.

Martin decided that he was gonna stay with Ruthie because his parents were on a trip to celebrate their anniversary. Martin was staying on the couch in the living room while Ruthie was staying in her first room. She was glad to be home because she was so stressed lately with everything going on.

Martin often teased her because of her "sexual tension" as she said that night on the beach. He didn't want to tell her then but he was also feeling the tension. It was like them sleeping together never happened. He couldn't believe that it had been a year since that night and everyday that went by pushed Martin further into a state of withdrawal.

As the family arrived within the hour, Martin and Ruthie were both trying so hard to contain their excitement. They were actually going to get away with sleeping with each other. They had kept the secret for over a year and both felt that they were in the clear.

As the day wore on, the whole house was buzzing with excitement. Ruthie and Martin didn't have a minute alone because everybody wanted to know how school was and how Robbie was doing. When dinner finally rolled around Ruthie was silent as if she was counting down the time until she and Martin were finally alone.

"So Ruthie how's school treating you?"

"Its busy."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I have classes and work. Then 2 times a week I have the newspaper which is so much fun."

"How are you and Martin holding up?"

"Um…we hang out when we have time. I mean he has a busy schedule just like me. I think they only time we have together when we go grocery shopping together."

"That's so cute!" Lucy and Mary exclaimed together.

"Yeah, it works for now." Stressing the word now and glancing at Martin who was sitting across from her. Ruthie was playing with Martin's foot while talking with her family. Ruthie hadn't stopped smiling all night, Martin loved her smile it was like a ray of sunshine. He loved everything about her, her smile, her eyes, and loved her.

"So Martin." Simon whispered into his ear. "When are you going to pop the question?"

"Don't you think its too soon?"

"Well you've been dating for almost 2 years, don't you think that now's a good time?"

"Well we both have college."

"Yeah and you live together."

"So?"

"Well I think that you should seriously think about it and if you come to the decision I hope you come to, Christmas would be a great time."

"Yeah. You're right."

"I know." Martin looked at Ruthie who smiled when they made eye contact.

"I love you." He mouthed towards her as everyone got up clearing their plates. They just sat there starring at each other ignoring the world around them. After everybody went into the living room Martin led Ruthie outside.

"Can you believe that Sunday is our 2 year anniversary?"

"I know, who would've guessed."

"I can't wait to be alone with you."

"I know."

"You know we could slip away and go over to my house and get a head start." He said stroking her shoulder.

"Yeah we could. But how would we get away?"

"We could say that we're going to Mac's and then slip away."

"I don't know Martin, we might get caught."

"Okay, then we won't do it."

"Well now I want to."

"Okay I'll call Mac to come get us."

"Okay." Martin grabbed his phone and called Mac. Mac was more than willing to help his friends because he also wanted to be "alone" with Monica. So the plan was set and soon Martin and Ruthie were sitting in his house making out.

Martin pulled away and took Ruthie upstairs to his room to have more privacy. At first they went slow for fear of someone walking in on them. But after awhile they gave up and had passionate sex.

Later on that night when Ruthie and Martin came home from "Mac's" they found the house completely empty. There was a note in the kitchen saying that they went to the hospital because Sarah went into Labor. They didn't go because Mrs. Camden told them not to because they had a plane to catch.

They fell asleep watching a movie and the next morning were on their way to the airport. They were looking forward to their weekend alone and since they had already solved the "sexual tension" issue they would have more time to just hang out.