Disclaimer: No I am not Brenda Hampton.
Author's Note: Thank you for all of the great reviews, and to those who wished me a good trip! It was awesome if you ever get a chance to go to the Grand Canyon then go, although I wouldn't go more than 2 days if you're going to hike. Anyhow look I'm on time (for once). And I'm sorry the 'last time' is so long but hey it's my story. I hope this will make you happier.
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Last time
Ruthie
"Ruthie," I could here the barely suppressed anger in his voice. "Why were you kissing Vincent?"
"Martin I didn't kiss him!"
"I saw you, Ruth," his voice was low and angry.
"I was trapped. I tried to get away, but couldn't," I saw the his disbelieving look and added, "Martin its true!"
"Ruthie, don't give me that crap!"
"Since you seem to like Vincent better then me the wedding is off."
Martin
Suddenly it hit me like a ton of bricks, what Ruthie said, I mean. I know Ruthie, and I know she would never cheat on anyone. She had told me that Vincent had forced her, and it just hit me now how bruised and tired she had looked. It must have been hard for her to get Vincent off of her. Especially since he was almost as tall as me. She had struck him across the face!
Oh My God! I think I had just made about the worst decision in my life! I ran my hands through my hair I need Ruthie to explain her side. If she would even talk to me.
I sighed and grabbed my bat and batting helmet. I need to go to the batting cages (where I always think things through. I have to hope that Ruthie will even speak to me.
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The next day (Sunday, at church)
Ruthie
I tried to concentrate on what my dad was saying, but it was hard with Martin sitting at the end of the pew, with only Sam and David between us. I was also trying to very hard not to look at him. I had to make him believe me! I guess I'll just…
"Auntie Ruthie."
I looked to the left of me at Savannah, who was tugging at my sleeve.
"It's time to sing and listen to Mommy," she said trying to pull me up. I smiled at her and stood up opening the hymn book. I leaned down to share the book with Savannah.
How lovely is Your dwelling place,
Oh Lord Almighty
My soul longs and even faints for You
For here my heart is satisfied,
within Your presence
I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
One thing I ask and I would seek,
to see Your beauty
To find You in the place Your glory dwells
My heart and flesh cry out,
For You the living God
Your spirit's water for my soul
I've tasted and I've seen,
Come once again to me
I will draw near to You
I will draw near to You
Better Is One Day…
(Better is one day in your courts)
Better is one day…
(Better is one day in Your house)
Better is one day…
(Better is one day in Your court)
Then thousands elsewhere, Then thousands elsewhere
We all sat down again, as Lucy stood up for her sermon.
Martin
I looked over at Ruthie. She was avoiding looking at me, I could just tell. Was she mad at me? I guess I can't blame her, but when it comes to Ruthie… I don't know… I just love her so much, and I don't want to lose her.
I'll just catch her after church, maybe I can get her to let me walk home with her.
After church
I walked up to Lucy and Rev. Camden; they were standing at the door shaking hands with all of the people spilling out of the church. I shook Lucy's hand, but she pulled me into a hug, and whispered, "Talk to her, Martin." I nodded, and turned to Eric. I shook his hand, and asked him my question: "Rev. Camden, would it be alright if I walk Ruthie home?"
Rev. Camden looked a tad wary, but agreed. I smiled my thanks. I was walking towards Ruthie when he grabbed my arm, and said, "Call me, dad." His small smile gave me more confidence. "Thanks…dad."
I continued toward Ruthie. She was standing at the doorway to the church to the Sanctuary, looking outside.
I took a deep breath, "Hey Ruth," she turned around. "Would you let me walk you home?"
She appeared confused, and uncertain, but agreed.
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Martin and Ruthie walked toward there house, as Jessie Rose and Lucy looked on. "Do you think they'll make up?" Lucy asked. Jessie Rose turned to her and smiled, "I'm sure they will, Luce." She said turning back to look at Martin and Ruthie walk farther and farther away, until they disappeared along the horizon.
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As Ruthie and Martin walked along the street, they were silent. Martin was the first to speak.
"Ruthie I'm sorry I just blew up like that, but you have to understand what I was feeling when I saw you kissing someone else…"
"I know, Martin," Ruthie said cutting him off. "But you should've listened to what I was saying, because it was the truth! Martin I love you so much, I never want to, nor would I, kiss anyone else! Please believe me! I'm telling the truth, Martin, Vincent had me trapped, so that I couldn't move." She stopped and took a deep breath.
"Ruthie, I should have believed you the first time, but I guess I was too mad to listen. I also should have paid attention to him shoving you against the fence," he added the last part sheepishly. "I believe you, and I'm sorry again for not listening to you."
"I understand I just wish you would've listened to me sooner," Ruthie replied.
Martin gave a small smirk, and muttered, "me too," under his breath.
"Ruthie Camden will you do me the honor of marrying me again?"
She smiled softly at him, "Yes, Martin, of course"
Martin leaned down to share a kiss full of passion, and promise with his wife.
If every word I said
Could make you laugh
I'd talk forever (together my love)
I ask the sky just what we had
Mmm It shone forever (together my love my my my my my my my my my my my
my my)
If the song I sing to you
Could fill your heart with joy
I'd sing forever (together my love my my my my)
Forever
Forever
I've been so happy loving you
Do do do do do do do do do together my love
Let the love I have for you
Live in your heart
And beat forever (together my love)
Forever
Forever
I've been so happy loving you
Baby just let me sing it my baby
I wanna be singin' my baby
Baby baby baby my baby
I wanna be singin'
I wanna be singin' my baby
Oh oh oh oh
My my my my my my
So I'm goin' away
Mmm but not forever
Na na na na
I gotta love you anyway
I thought about a summer day
And how the time just floats away
Pretty things like incense and flowers
I wanna make them part of
Our sweet love
Could last forever
(Our sweet love)
Our sweet love
Could last forever
I thought about a winter night
And how I'd like to hold you tight
Candlelight the warmth of a fire
We could make them part of
Our sweet love
Honey it's heaven
(Our sweet love)
Our sweet love
Could last forever
Sweet love sweet love
Like a child with his new toy
My heart is filled with joy for
Our sweet love
Honey it's heaven
(Our sweet love)
Our sweet love
Lord knows I love her so
I feel it down inside my soul
A precious love like this can flower
There's nothing in this world like
Our sweet love
Should last forever
(Our sweet love)
Our sweet love
Could last forever
Our sweet love
Could last forever
Our sweet love
Could last forever
(Our sweet love)
Oh
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A/N 2: Awww everything is right in their world. Whoo that was long! I'm almost done with the outline so yay! I'm thinking six or seven more chapters, maybe. The songs in this chapter belong to Matt Readman and the Beach Boys (one of the only songs I like by them). See that little review button down there it's for you to use not just to look pretty. Can we get to 110 reviews THIS time? Let's try. READY… GET SET… REVIEW!