Sorry for this chapter being a bit late in its update.. I have had a few medical issues to deal with and then a busy work load as well... Disclaimer.. I don't own anyone except the waitress.. I was thinking of bringing the character of Amy Juergen's from the secret life in but then I decided I didn't want a cross over so now my waitress Amy is just a made up character however I did think of Shailene Woodley as I wrote it as I wanted the waitress to be a cool hip young wife who was sweet and soft and she fit the bill. Not sure if she will be making any further appearances yet.

2nd July 2012 continued...

Two hours later and Mary and Ben's appointment was over and done with, they smiled at each other reaching out for each other's hands as they saw the heart beat for the first time, looking awed and felt a bit of relief knowing all the results came back negative and she was on her way to having a happy and healthy pregnancy. "So, what should we do now babe,", Ben asked his wife as he held her hand as they walked out of the hospital and back to their car. "Don't you have to be back at work soon hon?", Mary replied as she turned her head to look over at him. He shook his head smiling as he unlocked the door and opened Mary's door for her, helping her in, "No, when you were in the bathroom, work called and said I could take the rest if the day off".

Mary smiled wide as she got in and set her bag down onto the floor of the car and watched as Ben closed her door and then came over to his side of the car and got in, "That's great baby.. Mm I was thinking..", she said as she buckled her seatbelt and rested her hand on her stomach, "Maybe we could go somewhere for lunch and then maybe a movie". She said while Ben closed the door and buckled his own seatbelt, starting the car up. "That sounds good, How bout we go to that new little Italian pizza and pasta restaurant?". Ben answered as he carefully backed out of the car park and turned the wheel, changing gears and then driving off. He knew Mary loved pizza and pasta and he was kind of hungry for a pizza himself. "I could go for a pizza", Mary said, nodding her head at his suggestion smiling.

"Me too babe", he said as he moved his hand over to knee and squeezed gently, he drove to the restaurant and found a park, turning the car off and un-buckling his seatbelt as he got out, and then walked around getting the door for his wife, holding his hand, Mary smiled as she took it and stepped out of the car, closing the door and leaning into her husband, kissing his lips, "Thanks baby", she said smiling wide as she looped her arm around his, using her free hand to put her handbag on her shoulder. "Your welcome", he said as walked with her, pressing the button on his keys and locking the car before heading into the restaurant. As they walked to the door, he opened it up for his wife and then walked in after her, waiting at the sign to be seated.

The waitress came over a few minutes later and spoke, "Sorry for the wait, Is it a table for two?", she asked looking at them both. Ben nodded and replied, "Yes, table for two". She grabbed two menus and smiled, "Follow me", she said as she walked towards a table with Ben and Mary following after her. She stopped at a table in a private corner of the restaurant and smiled, "This is one of our best tables in the house", she said as they sat down and handed them each a menu. She grabbed her order pad and pen out, "Can I get you any drinks to start with?". Ben quickly took looked at the drinks menu and smiled, nodding, "I think I will just have a beer", he said, the waitress nodding and turned to Mary as she wrote his order down. "I'll just have a banana smoothie", she said as she looked back at the waitress. "Well, I will give you a few moments and be back with your drinks", she said smiling as she finished writing down the order and walked off.

The both looked at the menus and Ben looked at her, smiling, "How bout we get a large pizza to share babe, we could get hard and half if we want different toppings", he asked softly as he looked back down at the menu. Mary looked up from the menu and nodded, "Sounds perfect". She said as she looked back down and looked at what she could have. They made their decisions just as the waitress came back with their drinks, setting them down on the table, "So.. You two ready to order?", she said in a cheery voice. "We would like a large pizza, half and half.. One meat lovers and the other half Hawaiian", Ben said as he closed his menu, looking back at her. "And some garlic bread and cheese and herb bread". He added as she scribbled the order out, nodding as she re-read the order out to them.

She took their menus and smiled as she walked away, Mary taking her glass and sipping her drink slowly, Ben reaching for his beer. "So.. Now we know that everything is fine, we should think about telling the rest of the family.. Like my Mom and Sister and your family", Ben said as he sat his beer back down on the table and looked at his wife softly. Mary nodded and smiled, putting her drink down and clasping her hands together, "We should.. I was thinking this weekend at Sunday night dinner but I just realized it's the 4th July in two days so how bout then?". She asked him, excitedly. "4th July is a perfect time to tell everyone our good news", he said as he took her hand in his and gazed into each other's eyes. As they did, they were both reminded of the first time Ben and Kevin had diner with Mary and Lucy.

*flash back*

22nd April 2002

Mary and Lucy walked into the restaurant, Lucy nervously paying with her hands and Mary looking around the room sighing before holding her hands out and saying "He's late, let's go". Lucy looked at her sister and responded, "He's not late, we're early, and we're not going anywhere". Just the Kevin walked in and spotted them, walking over to them smiling. As soon as Lucy noticed him walking towards them, she grinned. Kevin looked at her and said, "You look great". Lucy smiled shyly back at him while he then turned and looked at Mary, "You look nice too", he said. Mary answered with a surprised smile, "Thanks". He then turned his attention back to Lucy, "My brother should be here any minute, we came in separate cars". He looked up as and said, "Oh there he is".

Ben walked around Mary and Lucy and looked at the girls as Kevin introduced them, trying to keep the surprised look off his face, the sisters also stood there with a surprised expression on their faces, "So this is my brother Ben, Ben this is Lucy and her sister". Mary shook her head as Kevin continued, "I'm sorry, I don't remember your name". Ben spoke up and said, "It's Mary", still not taking his eyes off her. Kevin looked at Ben surprised now and asked, "How do you know?". Mary cut him off, "Oh, we've already met". She answered for Ben, Kevin and Lucy exchanging a glance as Ben and Mary kept their gaze on each other, Ben looking a little upset at seeing her there and Mary moved her gazed down letting out a long breath sighing as she attempted a small smile as she looked back at him.

As Lucy and Kevin went to take their seats, Ben had taken Mary by her arm and pulled her over to the other side of the room, letting go and then asking, "Okay, what are you doing here?". Mary looked back and pointed, before speaking, "We should get back to the table". Ben said a little more forcefully this time, "Forger the table, tell me why you're here" as his gaze intensified a little. Mary folded her arms across her chest and her gaze marched his in it's intensity. "Lucy made me come, I think she really likes your brother". Ben answered back, "No, not what are you doing in this restaurant, what are you doing in Buffalo?", he asked, putting his hands on his hips a little defiantly. Mary continued to have her arms folded as she took on a stubborn attitude, looking down. "I told you when I was back in Glenoak that you and I don't have a future, you're not mature enough".

He continued as he looked anywhere but at her, "You don't know what you want out of life, let alone a relationship and you're still hung up on Wilson", he said, his hands still firmly planted on his hips. "I'm over him", Mary said back to him hands still folded as she looked back up at him. "Well, what about Robbie?", he asked, "I'm over him too". She said almost smirking as if to say you're running out of reasons. "And now I know what I want out of life". She continued. Ben spoke up, "Well, you can't have me". Mary scoffed, shaking her head and looking away at his comment, and then looked back at him amused, "Just try and tell me you came back to Buffalo for something other then me". He said closing his eyes for a second trying to compose himself. Mary nodded, "I'm moving back to Buffalo for something other then you", she confirmed speaking almost sarcastically.

"You're moving here?", Ben asked looking more then a little surprised at her answer, "Sort of", she responded shrugging her shoulders a little. "And it has nothing to do with me", he said not entirely believing her. She shook her head, and he looked at her again, "Good, because I have a girlfriend", he said hating to do this knowing he had to see the look on her face, but he knew it had to be done. He walked away to head back to the table before she had time to say anything else, leaving her standing there looking stunned, surprised and a little confused that he had met someone else already seeing as how it had only been three months since they had last spoken at her parents house. She knew he had made it clear he didn't want to see her again, but she also knew he still cared for her. She could see it the moment she looked into his eyes earlier in the evening. She walked back to the table sadly knowing it was going to be torture but trying to make sure it wasn't ruined for Lucy.

Later on as they were finishing up their dinner, Mary and Ben sat next to each other uncomfortably while looking directly at their siblings who were in a deep conversation, not even noticing their siblings for a while until Ben pointed to a waiter who was walking by and said, "Can I get the cheque?". Kevin and Lucy looked up at him and Kevin answered, "We haven't even has dessert". Ben then pointed to Mary and said, "Did you know that Mary was gonna be a police officer? Then she gave firefighting a shot and now", he said as he looked at her, "Umm, I'm sorry what's your career this week?". Lucy then explained, "Mary and I go to college together in Glenoak". Mary looked at Ben and said, "What I do in my life is really none of your business".

Ben looked away and then Kevin chimed in, "You know, it's great to finally meet you Mary, Ben talks about you all the time... It's Mary this and Mary that and Mary has the most beautiful". For the second time that evening, Mary cut Kevin off and said, "Ben talks about me all the time?", looking at Kevin strangely after what Ben had told her earlier. "Well, maybe just.. He talks about you all the time". He confirmed, as Lucy looked at him. "Talking about me all the time must make Ben's girlfriend very uncomfortable", Mary stated looking unconvinced of Ben's word now. "Ben doesn't have a girlfriend". Kevin said as Ben him a death stare and Kevin said in response, "Quit looking at me, you don't have a girlfriend". Mary looked at him wanting an explanation, "So I lied about having a girlfriend.. I only did it because I didn't want you to think you and I had a chance because we don't", he said looking back at her.

He continued on, looking slightly away, "Whatever chance we had, you blew when I was in Glenoak". Mary looked down as Lucy and Kevin have each other a look and Mary looked back at Ben, "I know you still care about me.. The way you looked at me in my parents living room.. The way you held my hand, You care.. You still care", she said still looking at him, speaking from the heart. "You're just too stubborn to admit it". She stopped, took a quick breath and continued, "Is it because when you came to see me, I made the huge mistake of not being over Wilson? A man that I dated on and off for almost four years. A man I almost married". Ben spoke, not wanting to look at her, "I told you, I take my relationships very seriously and you don't seem to be serious about anything".

She looked at him more intensely again, "You're just scared, you're afraid that I could hurt you and I could", she said looking down, "and you could hurt me" looking back at him, she kept speaking, "but maybe this time we both get it right and nobody gets hurt". She spoke more softly this time, "Maybe we'll both end up in the kind of relationship that we want.. The kind of relationship we deserve". She stopped and looked at him, "So what do you say?". She asked hopefully. He looked at her and then looked away, sighing sadly, unsure of his decision now, still not willing to say anything. Mary exhaled sharply and looked down, "Well as much as I like you, I'm not gonna wait around while you decide if you have the guts to start over with a new girlfriend", looking at him briefly then looking away again, turning her gaze to Lucy, pointing to outside, "Luce, I'm gonna take a cab and I'll meet you at the apartment, I'm sure Kevin can give you a ride back".

Lucy sat forward and said, "No", but Mary stopped her and said, "No you stay, don't ruin your night, my nights already ruined", she said sadly looking back at Ben who looked back at her with a steely gaze. She looked back at Kevin and said, "Thanks for dinner" and he nodded. She turned to Ben for one last time and said, "Bye Ben, have a nice life", standing up and grabbing her jacket from the chair shrugging it on as she walked away. Kevin leant forward and said, "Don't be a fool man, don't let her get away, take a chance, you know you love her". Ben sighed and looked at him quickly pushing back his chair as he walked out. Mary had a stain on both her cheeks where she was crying as she waited for a cab.

Ben walked out, grabbing her arm and turning her around, placing both his hands on her arms, "You're right, I'm scared.. I've only ever had one serious relationship in my life and it took me so long to get over her", he said looking into her eyes, "I just didn't". Mary was looking heartbroken still and he continued, "Please.. I'm sorry, don't go.. I'm being a jerk and I want you to stay". She looked him in the eyes as he leant forward, looking at her lips longingly and brushed them softly over hers and she kissed him back, both wrapping their arms around each other, Mary's hands moving to his shoulders and Ben's to her back as they deepened the kiss, both missing the way it felt to be in each other's arms and knowing how right it was.

Ben and Mary went back to Mary's apartment and they were sitting on the couch talking, "So that's why you came back to Buffalo?", he asked sitting back on the couch comfortably. Mary nodded and gestured with her hand, "I finally know what I wanna do with my life and it feels great". Ben looked away with a smile and chuckled to himself, "Well I really thought you came back to Buffalo just for me". Mary smiled and nodded as she explained, "Well, I had a choice of several cities for a base, but I chose Buffalo", she said softly, gazing at him. "I chose you.. Hoping you might choose me too". Ben looked back at her and said, But let's take it slow okay?, I mean neither of us is really ready to rush into anything".

Mary looked down shyly nodding again and back at him smiling, "I'll take it as slow as you want". She looked at him as she moved herself close, biting her lower lip a bit nervously, her heart beating fast, "Or as fast as you want" she said coyly as she moved her arm up over him behind the couch. Ben smiled wide as he spoke, "Are you trying to seduce me?", he asked his eyebrows raised a little, "I'm just trying to kiss you". She answered back, "Why didn't you say so?", he asked with her quickly coming back with, "Well I thought I just did", as she closed the gap between them, placing her hand on his jaw line and gently pressed her lips to his, the, both kissing slow and sweetly, moving their heads for a better angle and then Mary pulled away, "Maybe we should take it a little faster then slow", Ben said smiling. Mary agreed, "medium it is".

She then reached over with her right hand and pulled her sleeve up, looking sr her watch, "I wonder where Lucy is, it's late", she said looking around, "My brother is totally trustworthy", Mary laughed and smiled, "Heh, I'm not worried about Lucy, I'm worried about Kevin, when Lucy likes someone, she can be a tad intense", she said explaining to Ben who responded by saying, "Do you want me to wait till she gets home?". Mary shook her hand and said, "No, I'll be okay". Be then leant forward, placing his hand on Mary's knee as he went to stand up, saying, "Well in that case, I better get going". They both stood at the same time, Mary reaching for his hand as she walked to the door to let him out, turning around and grabbing his shirt as they kissed again.

They pulled away smiling, and Ben said, "I'll call you in the morning". Mary looked back at him, "medium remember". He smiled wider, "I'll call you in the afternoon". She patted his arm approving and turning away to open the door, both looking surprised to see Lucy and Kevin kissing in the hallway. Ben cleared his throat hoping to get his attention, Mary smiling. That didn't work, so Mary then cleared her throat a bit more forcefully. When they didn't work, they both looked at each other and Ben said loudly, "Kevin!". Kevin pulled away and looked towards Ben, Lucy seeing them both and said "Hi". Ben walked out the door, "Come on Kev, let's go". Kevin looked back at Lucy and said, "I had a great time tonight". Ben replied with his hands in his hips, "We can all see that, come on say goodnight". They said goodnight and went in for another kiss, Mary rolling her eyes as she walked over and pulled Lucy in the door, waving as she closed the door".

Kevin looked at Ben as they walked away and said, " Did you know Lucy is going to be a Minister", Ben just rolling his eyes as they walked away. Inside Lucy said to Mary with her hands in her pockets, "Man, I love Buffalo.. This is a fun town", both giggling and smiling as Lucy walked away to get ready for bed, Mary feeling a lot happier then she had in a long time.. Ben made her feel something, she knew that and if she had to admit.. She felt something for him the first time they kissed.. It had more to do then just feeling like kissing him. It had felt so right when she felt his lips on hers that first time that she couldn't help but kiss him back the second time. She did regret the way it played out, but she had already known before then that she was falling for him and now she had a chance to be in a relationship with him.

*end flash back*

Ben and Mary were in their own world and the waitress had to clear her throat to get their attentions. Ben looked up and smiled, apologizing as the waitress sat their pizza down onto the table along with the garlic bread and nodded her head accepting the apology with a knowing smile on her face. Working here, she saw a lot of things and she could easily tell these two were very much in love. She had been taken with the way Ben was being such a gentleman from guiding his wife to the table, his hand on the small of her back with ease as if they had done it a thousand times before to the way he held her chair out for her before she sat down.
She could tell by their wedding bands, they were married, but not sure if it was just recent. She liked to do something kind of someone everyday and had slipped a note with their meal saying it was all paid for and explaining their simple gestures of love made her rethink and reevaluate her own failing marriage and this was her way of saying thanks.

As Ben picked up a piece of pizza, he noticed the note and raised his eyebrows at Mary thinking it was the cheque, "So.. Wanna guess the cost?", he said smiling softly. It was something they always did when out for a meal. Mary shrugged guessing a number as she took a bite of her own pizza, while Ben read the note, Mary not noticing how wide his eyes got, "Umm.. I would say about $40", she said nodding her head. Ben looked up at her and she tilted her head, "Ben?", she asked thinking it was really expensive now. "This note here says our food is all paid for", he said as he handed her the note to read. Mary took it as she took another bite, Ben having a bite of his own and his wife happened to look up, spotting the waitress who had served them. They exchanged a silent thanks and Mary lifted her glass of to say cheers to her.

"Mary, we can't let her pay for our meal", he said bringing her attention back to him. "It's a really sweet gesture though, I will see if we can speak to her before we leave". They continued to eat until they were both full and Mary sat back, rubbing her full belly.. "Well, I hope you liked that, cause Mommy sure did", she said talking to the growing baby in his stomach, Ben chuckling as he watched her, knowing what an amazing mother she was going to be. "You finished babe?", he said softly, turning back for a moment to find the waitress, "I'm ready", she said as she grabbed her jacket putting in on and slung her bag around her shoulder, making sure to take the note as they went up to the desk. Ben stood up and came round, pulling her chair out for her and then pushing it back in once she move out of the way. They looked around and then decided to just go up to the desk.

The waitress who served them was behind the register taking another customers payment and smiled as they approached the desk, holding her hand up to show she was nearly finished. The other customer walked away and Ben and Mary moved closer to the desk, Ben finally speaking as he took the note from Mary and looked at the waitress who only appeared to be young.. A lot younger. "This is really sweet... ", he paused looking at her name tag, "Amy, but I am afraid we can't accept". She had expected this, and smiled wider, "It is my pleasure really.. I saw how happy and in love you two look and it made me remember how much I enjoyed this phase of my life, how I should enjoy it more", she said, her own ring shining in the light, "It made me evaluate my marriage to my husband, so please.. I feel I am getting more out of this", she said as she managed to convince them to let her pay. "Well Thank you", Mary said softly, smiling wide. "My father and sister are Ministers at the Glenoak Community church, so if you need anything, I am sure they would love to help". She nodded, "Thanks, we'll see". She said as they smiled brightly at her and then walked out.

Walking back to the car, Mary suddenly felt tired and yawned a little, Ben looking over at her as he held her hand, "How bout we skip the movie and we go home for an afternoon nap?", he asked, feeling tired himself. He had been up and busy very early and was starting to feel the effects. She really wanted to see a movie, but she didn't know if she could sit through it without falling asleep. As he unlocked the car and helped her in, she nodded and pouted a little, "Oh.. Okay". He kissed her cheek as her buckled her belt and chuckled, "I promise.. We can do it another day babe". He closed her door and got into his side, driving them back home, Mary falling asleep before he even started the car up. He drove home, stopping in the driveway and pulling up, turning the engine off and getting out, smiling to himself at how adorable she looked when she was sleeping. He unlocked the house and the went back to open her door, unbuckled her belt, closing the car door and carried her inside and up the stairs to bed, laying her down. She stirred but went back to sleep as he placed a blanket over her. He quickly went back downstairs, locked the car and the house and went back upstairs to fall asleep next to his wife.

Mary slept through the afternoon and into the early evening until she heard her phone go off. She tiredly blinked her eyes open and reached for the phone, smiling as she saw it was another message from her sister asking how everything went. Mary rang her back instead of typing a text, "Hey Luce... Yeah.. It went great, everything is fine, very healthy pregnancy and we saw the heartbeat" she was so excited at that and smiled as she looked at the little sonogram photo the doctor gave to her. "So.. No pressure or anything, but when you gonna tell Mom and Dad and everyone else?", Lucy asked, not knowing how much longer she could keep this a secret. "Ben and I plan to tell everyone at the big Camden family 4th July bbq", she said looking around, frowning slightly finally noticing Ben was not there. She saw a note on his pillow and smiled, reading it.. - Mare.. Just going to grab some things for dinner, I thought I would make risotto, I'll be home soon babe, love you -

Lucy was talking and noticed Mary not answering her back, "Mary?", she asked a little bit put out, "I'm sorry Lucy", Mary said shaking her head, "I just noticed a note Ben left me to tell me where he was while I was sleeping". She said smiling, hearing Ben moving around the kitchen. "It's okay.. Anyway.. I was saying that would be a wonderful day to tell everyone the good news, I can't wait". Lucy sounded almost more excited then Mary and Mary laughed softly. "We can't either.. We were thinking of getting Annie", (Ben and Mary's special nickname for Savannah), "A special present for being such a good girl and keeping our news a secret". Lucy smiled through the phone, loving how sweet her sister could be, "I am sure she will love that, she is into those Polly Pocket things right now, so maybe one of those". Mary nodded, "Sounds good".

Just then she heard Ben call up the stairs, "Dinner will be ready in half an hour babe". Mary held her hand to the phone calling back, "Okay Hon", She then removed her hand and kept talking to Lucy, "Well, I think I am gonna go clean up for dinner now, but I will see you soon Sis". Lucy nodded and smiled, "See you soon, love ya". Mary smiled, "love ya too". They both hung up and Mary stood up and walked to her wardrobe, changing into something a little more comfortable, washed her face and her hands, pulled her hair up and headed downstairs to have dinner with her husband.

Once dinner was over and she was settled in the living room reading, she all of a sudden felt the need to throw up. She rushed to the downstairs bathroom where she got onto her knees, her head in the toilet bowl as Ben came in after her, sitting down and rubbing her back in circles with his hand as she continued to heave into the toilet effecting getting rid of everything she had for dinner and lunch. "I'm sorry Ben", she said in a weary voice, "Dinner was wonde", she was cut off as she threw up again. "It's okay Mare, it's not your fault, I just hate seeing you like this". He said with concern. "I'll be fine babe", she said in a shaky voice, holding her stomach. "All done now baby?", he said softly, looking at her who nodded back, "Okay, let's get you into bed and get some rest now".

He picked her up, grabbing her book and took her upstairs, laying her on their bed, and settled her under the covers. He the went to their bathroom and got her a glass of water and put it on her beside table. Mary took it and began to drink quickly, Ben stopping her.. "Hold up babe.. Slow slips okay". He said and she nodded, "Yes, Dr Kinkirk", she said smirking as she spoke in a half amused and half sarcastic tone. "Get some rest", he said as kissed her cheek. She picked her phone up and called her Mom to let her know they would be there for the BBQ. Her Mom answered on the second ring, "Hello?", she asked in her soft voice as she cleared up after dinner. "Hey Mom, it's Mary.. Ben and I just wanted to tell you we would be there for the BBQ for the 4th July".

Annie smiled through the phone, she loved when her babies came home to spend time with them, "That's wonderful Mare", she said, her Mom radar on and sensing something was wrong. "You okay Mare, you don't sound too good". Mary thought to herself, 'Uhh Ohhh', hoping not to be caught out. "I'm fine Mom.. Just had a busy day and feeling a bit tired.. The heat is getting to me I think". She said hoping she sounded convincing. "Okay Mare", her Mom said, not sounding totally convinced but letting it at that for now. "I'll let you get some rest then.. We will see you and Ben on Wednesday.. Ohh and I told Lucy and Kevin but in case they forget.. Tell Ben and Kevin's Mother and step-father and Patty-Mary they are all welcome to join us if they can make it". She said as she put the phone to her ear and sponged off the counter.

Mary nodded and grabbed her iPad, making a reminded in tell them, "No problems, I'll let them know". She said knowing if it worked out with the Kinkirk family all there, they could tell everyone at the same time. "Have a good night and sleep well my baby". Annie said making Mary giggle softly at the sentiment. "I will.. You too Mom, I love you.. And tell Dad, Sam and David too". Annie smiled and nodded as she reached her hand for the phone holding it in her hand again, "Will do.. Love ya too, goodnight". Mary smiled, and said "Night Mom", before she hung up the phone. The phone call didn't sit well with Annie, she knew there was something more going on then just the heat getting to her daughter, the heat never bothered her before. She decided to talk to Eric to see what they could come up with and maybe do some sleuthing around. She hoped to know what was up before everyone came around for the family BBQ.

Mary had thought she sounded rather convincing so didn't think on it again once she had hung up the phone, and settled down in her bed, reading her book with her ducted air con turned on so she was comfortable unaware that at that same moment Annie Camden was looking around the house for her husband Eric to see if he knew anything about why Mary was not feeling very well, her next thought to ask Lucy.. If Eric didn't know.. She was sure Lucy would.. Her two eldest daughters were always close.. And had grown closer as they had gotten older. She decided to go over to Lucy and Kevin's if Eric didn't know anything. She found Eric in his study and had a word with him, he didn't know anything either and both were a little concerned. They hoped nothing was wrong with Mary, they wanted to ask Lucy but it was getting late and her family would be tucked in bed so they decided to ask in the morning.

Annie and Eric settled into bed sighing, "I hope she is okay Eric", Eric turned to his wife and rubbed her arm, putting his reading glasses down, "I'm sure everything is, let's get some sleep Annie". He said as kissed her lips softly, turning out the lights and settling down under the covers, remaining calm for Annie but feeling worried deep down inside. At the Kinkirk household, Mary had already fallen asleep and Ben came upstairs to bed, smiling at the sight of his wife sleeping soundly. He headed to the bathroom to get ready for bed, and then flipped the switch getting into bed, Mary automatically nestling into the crook of his neck, neither one aware of what was to come tomorrow from the Camden's.

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, it is a lot longer then normal, but I find once I start writing, it's hard to stop. I really enjoy writing it and I hope you guys enjoy reading it.

Again the flash back was taken from season 6: The ring where Mary and Lucy go to Buffalo and I did re-watch the episode. I only wrote down the parts that were relevant to Mary and Ben since this is primarily a story about them.

I am Australian so forgive me if anything is incorrect, I have been researching different things to try to be as accurate as I can and I do believe I put Mary was grading papers in one chapter.. But since then I realized the summer vacation would have started already with the time line I am going with so do please forgive me for the inconsistent information.. From now on, Mary will be on summer vacation as well.

The next couple of chapters will be devoted to the Camden's doing some sleuthing and then the 4th of July BBQ.. Don't worry.. No one will find out till Mary and Ben announce it and it will be a nice surprise they weren't expecting.

Once again.. Thanks to WiseGirl10123, I love hearing from you and knowing your excited for the next update, even if it's only you reading this, it makes me very happy to know someone is enjoying it.