Ruthie smiled at her sister and mom. They were in the bridal shop looking for Ruthie's dress. Ruthie just left them to what color the bridesmaids should wear. Ruthie had at least gotten to choose her bridesmaid which of course included Monica and some other friends from school.
She was looking at the gowns each so beautiful, it was hard to decide. She picked up a white strapless gown with beading at the top and a large puffy skirt, 'Just like a princess.' She said to herself as she held it up looking at herself in the mirror.
"You'll look perfect in this." Ruthie turned and saw Monica; the girls squealed in delight as they hugged. It had been a month since they last saw each other. "I've missed you."
"Well its been a month, I missed you too."
"So what's new?"
"Nothing much."
"How's Mac?"
"He's fine."
"Come on girl what's up?"
"We broke up yesterday."
"What! Why!"
"I don't know. I mean I thought everything was great but he just showed up last night and said he didn't want to be with me anymore." She soon started silently crying. Ruthie just wrapped her friend in a hug.
"Its okay, you love him don't you?"
"Yeah."
"I'll talk to him okay?"
"No don't, he'll just get angry."
"Monica he's my best friend, he won't get angry with me. Now what color do you want to wear?"
"Whatever you want."
"Then pink it is."
"I love pink!" Monica squealed which caused both girls to laugh. After hours of arguing and going back and forth they finally left the dress shop. Ruthie and Monica walked to Pete's to catch up. When they got there Ruthie saw Mac and Martin talking and from where Ruthie was standing Mac looked really upset.
"Hey Monica why don't you go and order, I have to check in at home."
"Okay." She went and stood in line while Ruthie walked over to Martin and Mac. Martin saw her and she said not to say a word. She stood behind Mac and bent down, "You and me need to talk." Mac whipped around and saw a very angry looking Ruthie standing over him.
"Not now Ruthie." Martin warned but Ruthie just shot him a death glare.
"You and me, now." She sounded a little angry so Mac agreed. "Martin could you go stand with Monica, I don't want her alone." She could turn her emotions on and off.
Ruthie and Mac stopped outside of Pete's and sat down on a bench. Ruthie could tell that Mac was also upset with last night's events.
"What happened?"
"I got scared okay, Monica's the first serious girlfriend since Megan and I freaked."
"Mac its okay to be scared. I mean hell I was so scared I left in the middle of the night with Dylan."
"She hates me, she even said so."
"She loves you so how can she hate you?"
"I don't know."
"Look I'm not trying to tell you what to do but talk to her. Nothing worse can happen if you talk. Plus she's in a good mood she's wearing pink in the wedding."
"So you're actually doing it?"
"Yeah I need him in my life and I love him."
"I'm happy for you guys."
"Thanks Mac, now I want to be able to have you guys walk down the aisle together."
"Okay Ruthie and thanks." He stood and they shared a hug before walking back into Pete's. Martin walked over to her as they watched Mac and Monica make up like proud parents.
"We should get home Dylan probably misses us."
"So when are you going shopping for your tux?"
"Um….I don't know. When I should I go?"
"Martin!" He laughed.
"I'm kidding; Mac and I are going tomorrow and taking Dylan so we don't have to be around for the bridal shower."
"Well then Dylan can hang out with uncle Mac."
"I love you."
"I love you too."
"Just think in a week you'll be mine for life."
"Or until I get bored with you." He stopped and put a hand to his chest faking anger and hurt.
"You'll never get bored with me."
"One more week."
"Yep, then we're off to Hawaii for some much needed time off."
"But I'm gonna miss Dylan like crazy."
"I know, he so much fun."
"The other day you two looked so cute together."
"I didn't want to wake you so we watched some TV and he fell asleep, I couldn't wake him up he looked so cute. So how's the wedding planning going?"
"Fine, I found the perfect dress today."
"Well I think no matter what you wear you'll look perfect."
"You're just saying that because you have to."
"No I mean it."
"Well then thank you." They walked into the house which was bursting with excitement. Everyone was rushing around getting ready for the party tomorrow.
"Oh I forgot your birthday is in two days and well I want to take you out."
"Okay."
"Well I should go find Dylan and put him to bed."
"I'll help you." She offered as they found Dylan and went up to the garage apartment. They stood over Dylan's crib and watched him. Ruthie smiled and leaned into Martin who wrapped his arm around her.
"I'm tired, come on I think he'll sleep through the night."
"Night Martin."
"Night baby." He kissed her cheek as they cuddled together falling asleep.