Two months later Ruthie was back in school. This would be her second week back. Ruthie told the police the descriptions of people she saw get out of the car after the accident. Turns out she was awake for about five minutes before going unconcious. Mary had moved into the house and now has joint custody of Charlie. Everyone else went back to their normal lives, except two people. Martin moved back to Glenoak to watch over Ruthie and decided to go back to high school to finish out the baseball season and his senior year.They decided to resume their friendship but Ruthie still has no clue about Aaron not being Martin's sonor his feelings for her.It is now the beginning of May.

Ruthie came downstairs with her book bag and grabbed a peice of toast off her plate in the kitchen. Annie was cooking the rest of the breakfast.

"Hey, how are we today?" Annie asked.

"Mom, I'm fine. It's been two months since I woke up and I feel great. So stop asking," Ruthie said.

"Just checking," Annie said. "You have a ride to school? Because I can get your dad or Lucy to drive you?"

"Yes, Martin is picking me up. And when will you and Dad let me drive again?" Ruthie begged.

Annie pursed her lips, "Mmm... never."

Ruthie banged her head on the counter.

"Ruthie don't bang your head you might go into a coma again," Mary said and carried Charlie down the stairs. She and Carlos switch off every month.

"Very funny," Ruthie said. She heared Martin beep outside, "That's my ride, see you after school!" Ruthie ran out the dooor. She hopped into the car and buckled up. "We ned to leave, I can't be late for a History test."

"Alright, but I don't think you and speeding cars mix," Martin laughed.

"Everyone keeps making jokes about the accident, it's getting pretty darn annoying," Ruthie smiled.

Martin looked over at Ruthie. If only she knew...

Later that day, Martin and Ruthie are walking to go home.

"So, how was that test?" Martin asked.

"I aced it!" Ruthie laughed then stopped dead in her tracks.

"What?" Martin asked.

"The kid with the red hair. He was one of the kids in the other car," Ruthie said sadly.

"Stay here," Martin said and walked over to the guy with red hair. "Hey you? I heard you had some car trouble abouttwo months ago."

"Sorry, man, I don't know what you'retalking about," the guy laughed but his friends stood nervously behind him.

"You know what happened," Martin said and punched him. The oter guy punched back. Soon theywere pushing each other into the lockers and on to the floor.

Ms. Jones came over, "Break it up! You two in my office now!"

Soon Ruthie was sitting with Martin outside the principal's office. The red head kid was talking to Ms. Jones about the fight, and the accident.

"Martin, I know I'm not a big fan of fighting, but thank you so much!" Ruthie said. "How badly are youhurt?"

"I'm fine," Martin said with a black eye and bloody lip, "Butit's all worth itif that guy gets in trouble."

"You are the best friend on the planet," Ruthie hugged him.

"Ruthie, there's something I need to tell you." Martin took a deep breath.

"Okay, shoot."

"I don't think we should be friend anymore," Martin said."What are you doing?" Martin thought to himself.

"What?" Ruthie asked as tears came up in her eyes, "Why? Did I do something wrong? Do you not like me anymore? Do you think you have to treat me special since I was in a coma?"

"No it's not that."

"Then what is it Martin?Am I this horrible person that no one has ever told me about?"

"No, Ruthie."

"Fine. I don't care anymore. I'll walk home, so don't bother followingme," Ruthie got up and walked away.She got outside and wiped away a tear. "Why are you crying? Martin Brewer is not worth the tears," she said to herself.

Later that day around 5:00 Martin knocked on Ruthie's bedroom door. He opened it to find her reading a magazine. "Hi," he finally said.

"Hola traitor," Ruthie said without looking up.

"Ruthie, can we talk please?" He came in and sat down on the other bed. They stayed silent for a few minutes so Martin laid down. He finally broke the silence three minutes later. "The baby isn't mine."

"What?" Ruthie put down her magazine and sat up.

"Aaron isn't mine. Sandy got a paternity test," Martin said blankly.

"Martin I'm so sorry," Ruthie said.

"The funny thing is, I've known since you were in the hospital."

"And you didn't tell me?" Ruthie practically yelled.

"You had way too much to deal with, I didn't want to pour all my problems on you."

"Problems as in plural?" Ruthie said.

"Yeah," Martin sighed.

"I'll make you feel better by admitting something," Ruthie said. "I'm kinda glad the accident happened."

Martin looked up, "Why?"

"I don't know what happened while I was unconcious, but it must have been pretty good because it brought you back."

"Ruthie my other problem is," Martin began, "That I'm in love with someone."

"Oh," Ruthie said with some dissappointment. She started to come to terms with not being with Martin. But, he never told her that he was in love with someone, except maybe Cecilia. Ruthie pulled herself together, "So who's this lucky girl? Do I know her?"

"Yeah, you know her really well," Martin said.

"Are you getting back together with Meredith? Or are you dating Maggie?" Ruthie asked. "And why can't we be friends anymore? Is it because this new girl is jealous or something and doesn't want you talking to other girls? Please let me know Martin!"

Martin laughed and stopped Ruthie's rant by kissing her right on the lips. He pulled away and looked at her, "That's why we can't be friends. I'm in love with you Ruthie."

"Wow," Ruthie said softly, "I don't want to be friends either," Ruthie said and kissed Martin. They held hands as they walked downstairs for dinner. "So," Ruthie smiled. "How long have you been in love with this girl?"

"I've known for about two months. But I've been in love with her since the day I met her."

"Yes!" Ruthie yelled and put her fist in the air. Martin laughed.

THE END

A/N: I hoped you liked it. There won't be a sequel but check out my other stories. Thank you for all the support and reviews! Tootles.