A/N- Thanks for the great reviews! I'll add another chapter later…sorry its short…I have so many ideas for the next chapter though so look for it later!
"Nothing…don't worry about it…Martin and I were just talking."
"Oh really? Just talking?"
"Yeah."
"Then what are you so worried about me finding out?"
"We were uh…talking about Lucy. We're planning a birthday party. Right Kevin?"
"Yeah…that's right. A birthday party."
"But her birthday's not for a month…"
"Well we're making sure we're really prepared."
"Oh…ok." Ruthie said, smiling. "That's nice. But I'm gonna head out to the car…I'll wait for you guys there."
Ruthie grabbed her purse and coat, and walked outside to the car. Kevin whacked Martin on the head.
"A birthday party? You moron…"
"Well, it's the only thing that came to mind…"
"We have to tell
her…"
"I know."
The phone rang and Kevin answered it.
"Hello?"
"Hi honey."
"Hey Luce…what's up? When are you coming home?"
"Mom wants you guys home…"
"Oh ok…we just have to go get some stuff at the store really quick…she wanted us to bring some Pepsi."
"Whatever…dad and I just met with Jack's parents…Ruthie needs to know…calling hours are tomorrow night and the funeral is the next day."
"I know."
"Did you tell her?"
"No…"
"Why not?"
"It's not my place…you and dad need to tell her…"
"Why us?"
"You're ministers…its what you do."
"Ok fine…just…be
at Mom and Dad's in 15 minutes…Dad and I will be home
then."
"Alright. Love you."
"Love you too babe. Bye."
He hung up and looked at Martin.
"We're
wanted…"
"At?"
"Mom and dads…we have to run to the store real quick."
"For?"
"Pepsi."
"Oh ok…let's head out."