Only my second Marthie, but hey, I love the couple.

Ruthie sat in the back yard on the picnic table. She was waiting for Peter to come and pick her up their date. She was happy for the first time since Martin told her about him being a father, he had broken her heart, but now, Peter had picked up the pieces and made her happy. She had been with Peter before she had even started to like Martin and was happy he had come back and wanted to be with her. When he walked into the backyard, Ruthie got up and walked over to him.

"Hi Peter," she said a little overeager.

"Hey Ruthie," he smiled at her and kissed her lightly on the cheek, "Sorry I'm late. How about pizza and a movie?"

"Anything as long as we're together," Ruthie had used all her effort not to laugh because Peter had a funny looking shirt on.

"So, I was thinking about all the fun we used to have on my way over here," he said as they started to pull out of the driveway.

"Oh yeah? I can't believe it's been so long . . . . . I'm really glad your back."

"I'm glad I'm back too Ruth."

"What movie do you want to watch," Ruthie was trying to make conversation and he could tell.

"How about one of the scary ones," he said having fun in teasing her.

"Only if you promise to hold my hand," Ruthie was having fun too.

"Deal," he said taking her hand and heading towards the theatre after getting out of the car and locking it.

Time passed and Ruthie only hid behind his shoulder once through out the whole move which he laughed at. When it was over, they went to the Dairy Shack because the pizza place had closed early.

"So, how did you like the movie," Peter asked her teasingly.

"Oh, I loved it," Ruthie was speaking sarcastically. When Peter noticed her frowning, he turned around to see martin walking over to them.

"Hey Ruthie! Hey Peter," they had only met a couple times, but Martin remembered his name.

"Hi," Peter tried to be friendly, "Are you here with someone?"

"Nope, I just got off work and came here for a late dinner."

"Well why don't you sit with us if that's okay with Ruthie," they both turned to Ruthie who smiled and Martin sat down.

"So Ruthie how is the family?" She just shrugged and he frowned, he knew why she wasn't talking.

"I'll be right back," Peter stood up to go to the restroom.

"Ruthie, come on, you know I didn't mean to hurt you. She just shrugged again and he frowned again, "Ruth, I didn't know it before, but I do now. I love you, and I always have, but your making it difficult to tell you some very good news." Ruthie looked up and spoke.

Sorry guys, but that's it for now! I think I know what your thinking . . . . . But I wouldn't get to ahead of myself if I were you.