The nurse left the room after placing the new baby girl in Ruthie's arms. Martin came in, after announcing to the family that the baby had arrived.
"Did you tell everyone?"
"Yeah…I did." He grinned broadly. Ruthie patted the bed beside her and he sat down, wrapping his arm around his wife, and placing the other on their new baby.
"Ruthie, she's
gorgeous."
"I know. Martin, I love you."
"I love you too." He said, leaning in to kiss her.
"Come here baby girl…" he said, taking the baby from Ruthie's arms and into his. Ruthie smiled, and they both got tears in their eyes. "Hi honey…I'm your daddy." He said, his voice cracking. ((Nothing is more precious than seeing a father and his new baby…makes me cry!)) "I love you so much. You know that? Your mommy and I both love you."
Ruthie took the baby, and Martin laid down beside her.
"What do you want to name her?"
"I'm not sure. Madison's sounding pretty good."
"Madison…" Ruthie
agreed. "Madison what?"
"Madison….Madison Olivia."
Martin decided.
"I like it. A lot."
"Me too. Well Madison, welcome to the family."
"She's going to be so spoiled. So will her other siblings."
"Siblings?" Martin questioned.
"Well, we want five kids don't we?"
"But do you REALLY want to go through that again?"
"Martin…I love you more than life itself. Madison too. And I want more kids. Someday…"
"Yes. Someday." He kissed her again. "But for now, let's focus on this little one."
They heard a knock at the door, and it opened, as Annie, Eric, Mr. Brewer ((don't remember his first name)),Sam, David, Lucy, Kevin, Savannah, Nichole, Daniel, Travis, Simon, Sandy, and Aaron walked in.
"Wow. Big party." Ruthie said jokingly.
"Hi honey. How are you feeling?" Annie asked as she and Eric gave their daughter a kiss.
"Fine. A little sore but good."
"Ruthie, she's beautiful." Lucy said as she came to the baby, and the kids all peeked over to look at the newest addition to the Camden clan.
"What's her name?" asked Simon.
"Well…" Ruthie said, as she looked at Martin and smiled. Just as they were getting ready to tell them, Matt, Sarah, and their two children ran through the door.
"Ruthie, I'm SO sorry we weren't here!" Matt said, hugging his little sister and brother in law.
"It's ok."
"She's GORGEOUS!" Sarah said, going to stand by Lucy and their kids started playing.
"We were just getting ready to tell you guys her name."
"What is it?" They all asked.
"Everyone, we would like you to meet Madison Olivia Brewer."
"That's beautiful! Who decided?"
"We both liked Madison. Martin picked Olivia."
"Well…" Lucy said, clearing her throat. "I wanted to wait since this is Martin and Ruthie's special day…but since we're all together...Kevin and I are having another baby!"
"WHAT!" Everyone asked, shocked.
"I thought you were done!" Sam said, and everyone laughed.
"Congratulations!" Martin said, hugging Lucy.
"You sure you want to go through THAT again?" Ruthie asked.
"Well I guess I'll have to!" she said, laughing.
Madison started crying and Ruthie looked worried.
"I think she's hungry…"
"I think that's our cue to leave." Eric said, waving and walking out the door. The rest of the family followed, blowing kisses as they walked out. Ruthie rolled her eyes and laughed.
"I love you honey."
"I love you more."
"Nope."
"Yes."
"This is dumb!" Ruthie said, laughing. "We're fighting over who loves each other more."
"I know." He said, laughing as well. "But I still love you more." He said under his breath.
"What was that Brewer?"
"Oh nothing! You didn't hear ANYTHING!" he said, covering up her ears, making her laugh more.
"Stop it! You're such a baby!"
"No…that's Madison's job!"
"Look at us. Our daughter is only a couple hours old and already she knows how insane her parents are."
"That's ok. She deserves to know sometime." Martin said, sticking his tongue out at his wife.
"You better be nice to me. I just gave birth to your daughter." She said jokingly.
"Who said I was being mean?"
"Oh no one…" she said winking. "You know I love you more than anything right?"
"I love you too Mrs. Brewer."
"I love you too."
"Be right back. I'm getting some pop in the machine right outside the room."
"Ok."
Martin walked out and Ruthie smiled down at her daughter.
"Madison, you're really lucky…you know that? You're going to grow up with lots of love. Honey you have the best daddy." She kissed her forehead and Martin walked back in.
"That was
fast."
"What'd you tell her?"
"How lucky she is. I
couldn't have picked a better man to be her father." She said,
kissing her husband and he sat beside her.
"We love you Madison." He said, stroking the light pink baby blanket. "So much." He wrapped his arms around Ruthie and she laid her head on his shoulder. He smiled and felt tears forming in his eyes as he looked at his wife and daughter and closed his eyes, knowing that the rest of his life would be absolutely amazing.
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God
A/N- Sorry it's so short...but...What do you guys think? Lucy's pregnant again! Like the name guys? And Martin? I wanted to make him as adorable in this chapter as I could. Song credit to Steven Curtis Chapman-Fingerprints of God. PLEASE review! Should I end here and make a sequel now? Or keep going for a few more chapters and then start a sequel early next month? I need opinions! Ideas would be great too!
