Chapter 2: A Visit From Matt And Robbie

"Miss Camden are you up to having a visitor?"

"Yeah, why?"

"There is a young man here to see you. I must say he's quite good looking."

Ruthie chuckled.

"You can send him in." she said. A moment later Matt walked in.

"Hey Matt." she said.

"How are you feeling?" He asked giving her a kiss on the forehead.

"Better." she said.

"Hey, Guess what?"

"What?"

Matt gave her his "You're so smart you figure it out" look

"OH MY GOD! Sarah is going to have a baby isn't she?"

"Yes she is. I was going to wait and tell everyone together but I figured I'd tell you first."

Ruthie squealed with delight.

"I just love babies."

"Ruthie, I talked to mom on my way here. Sarah and I want you to come live with us. Now you don't have to, but please think about it."

"Where would I go to school?"

"I told mom that you wouldn't be going to public school. There is a great private school in the city that you would go to."

"What about room? I mean Sarah is going to have a baby now."

"We just bought that big five bedroom home Ruthie. I don't think room is a problem."

"In that case, Dr. Camden, I accept your offer."

"Cool. I'll call mom and let her know."

"Matt?"

"Yes Ruthie?"

A smile formed on Ruthie's face.

"Can I name the baby?"

"I figured that was coming. Sarah and I talked it over."

"And?"

"Yes Ruthie you can name the baby. Here I brought you this." he said handing her a baby name book. "It might come in handy."

"Thanks Matt."

"You're most welcome Aunt Ruthie."

Ruthie was looking at the name book when she looked up and saw a familiar face.

"Robbie!" She said.

"Hey kiddo. How are you feeling?"

"Better" she said. "What are you doing here?"

"Someone called and told me you weren't feeling well."

"I am feeling much better. So what have you been up to? You seeing anyone?"

"I was married for a little while."

"Really what happened?"

"She died about 2 ½ years ago."

"I am sorry. How?"

"She died giving birth to my daughter."

"Wow you have a little girl?"

"Yup we named her Ruthie... After you."

"Why me?"

"Well just between you and me out of your entire family I was closest to you snookie."

"Oh god must you insist on calling me by that god awful nick name Robbie?"

They both laughed.

"I have to. Believe it or not you are like the little sister I never had. I'd be crushed if anything bad happened to you."

"So where is your daughter?"

"She's with your parents. I dropped her off at your house before came here."

"Can I see a picture?"

"Sure."

Robbie took the wallet out of his pocket and opened it. He took out a small picture and handed it to Ruthie.

"Wow, she looks like I did when I was two." She said.

"That is why we named her Ruthie. So, what are you reading?"

"A baby name book."

"Why you gonna have a baby?" Robbie joked. Ruthie laughed.

"No Sarah is. Did mom tell you?"

"No, what?"

"As soon as I am better I am leaving Glenoak. I am going to go live with Matt and Sarah."

"It'll be good for you Snook." he said.

"That is what everyone has been saying. I will be going to a great private school and New York has lots of culture. Theaters, museums, historical districts. It'll be good to be exposed to all that. Oh Yeah and lots and lots of shopping." Robbie laughed.