Ruthie woke up Friday morning excited. At 10:00 she was graduating and at 7:00 she was getting married. She picked out a pretty white eyelet lace dress to wear with her white wedges. She braided her bangs back on both sides where the met in the middle of her head. She secured them with a faux pearl barrette. She put on the horse necklace Martin gave her for Christmas and the charm bracelet he gave her for her birthday. She brushed her finger over her engagement ring wanting to wear it but she talked herself out of it. She quickly did her makeup and grabbed her cap and gown. She went down the stairs and found only Mary and Sarah in the kitchen. When Mary looked up and saw her sister she began to examine her outfit.

"Hey Mom!," she shouted and Ruthie could hear her mom moving. "How come Ruthie got all the good genes?"

Ruthie rolled her eyes, "If I did then why am I so short?"

"Don't play that card you're 10x prettier then Lucy and I were at your age."

"Thanks I think."

Ruthie sat down at the counter and fixed herself a plate that she simply picked at. She was so nervous for today that she could barely swallow. When Annie walked in she looked at Ruthie and burst out crying. Mary rolled her eyes but handed her mother a tissue.

"Oh Sweetie you look so beautiful."

"Thanks Mom." Ruthie stood and put her plate on the counter.

"Are you ok you hardly ate anything."

"I'm fine Mom I'm just nervous."

"Oh there's no need to be nervous."

Ruthie opened her mouth to answer but then she snapped it shut when the back door opened and Martin walked in carrying Aaron. He set Aaron down and smiled at Ruthie.

"Wow Roo you look pretty," Aaron held his arms up so Ruthie could pick him up.

"Thanks Slugger." Ruthie kissed his head and looked at Martin as he spoke.

"Aaron don't mess up Ruthie's dress ok."

"I'm not gonna get it dirty."

Martin laughed and walked over to them. He bent down and briefly brushed his lips over hers.

"You look beautiful."

"Thank you."

Annie Camden was closely watching. She had made it clear to Ruthie that she felt they were moving too fast. If only she knew. But she did speak up to get her daughters attention.

"Ok well we better get going we don't want Ruthie to be late."

Ruthie felt her stomach go into knots again. She grabbed her cap and gown and handed Aaron back to Martin. They all loaded into cars and drove to Kennedy High School. Once they parked Ruthie said goodbye to everyone and went off to get in line. She quickly found Quinn and Peter.

"Hey Quinn can you help me get my cap on?"

"Sure." Quinn helped her fasten the cap into her hair. "Can you believe this is it?"

"Nope. Are you ever going to let your mom and Beau off the hook?"

Quinn's head snapped up. "Of course not! She ran away and got married like she was 18 years old. She is going to wake up and realize that it is a huge mistake."

Peter placed his hands on her shoulders, "Quinn chill. Let your mom be happy. Beau is a great guy right?"

Quinn sighed, "Yeah, I guess."

"And he loves her right?"

"He says he does."

"Quinn?"

"Alright yes they love each other."

"Then you need to let them be happy."

"I know but I still don't have to like it."

Ruthie just laughed and shook her head. She shrugged into her gown and started thinking. If she didn't tell someone about she and Martin she was going to explode. So she yanked Quinn aside.

"I have to tell you something and you have to pinky promise not to tell a soul."

"Ok?"

"Martin and I are getting married tonight."

Quinn looked at her for a second, "You're doing what?"

"I'm marrying your step brother tonight."

"Ok A don't call him that B what the hell are you thinking. You and Martin can't get married without telling your parents. Do you know how hard it has been for Mac and I to keep the ring a secret let alone a marriage. And they're going to find out anyways if you change your name."

"Quinn slow down we are going to get married tonight and tell them tomorrow night."

Quinn thought for a minute. "Fine but Mac and I are coming with you guys."

"Why?"

"You two will need a cover but if Mac hits on me one more time I'm leaving."

Ruthie laughed, "Deal."

A few minutes later Ruthie was sitting in her seat waiting for her name to be called she pulled out her phone and texted Martin.

r- Quinn knows and is making us bring her and Mac

m- Why are you texting me your name is gonna be called any minute.

r- oh they're still in the A's and this is important she is about 2 burst.

m- ok can we talk about this later?

r- no that's why i'm texting

m- ok so we take them with us big deal now pay attention

Ruthie smiled and clicked her phone off. She tapped her foot impatiently waiting for the C's until finally her row stood up. She walked up to the stage and caught sight of her family. She suddenly felt guilty. How could she not tell them about tonight? But when she caught sight of Martin she remembered why. It was the only way. Suddenly she heard "Ruthie Elizabeth Camden" from the announcer. She saw her family stand up and clap. She took her diploma and forced a smile but inside her stomach was twisted into knots. She sat back down not even listening to the rest of the ceremony. She was pulled from her thoughts only when caps were being pulled into the air. She quickly pulled hers off too but didn't bother throwing it. She went to find her family before she felt Quinn's arms pulling her in for a hug. She had tears running down her face.

"Can you believe we did it? We are college students now."

"Yeah hard to believe."

Suddenly Aaron was running towards her. She reached down and grabbed him.

"Hey Slugger."

"Congrats Roo."

Ruthie laughed, "Thanks. Here do you want to wear my cap?"

"Ya!"

Ruthie put her white cap on his head. When Her family made their way over to her. She hugged everyone and kissed Martin. She was shocked when she saw Quinn hug Beau. He looked mutually shocked but when she hugged Martin Ruthie was convinced she was blinded by her tears. When she pulled away from him Martin looked at Ruthie confused. Ruthie laughed and hugged him herself. He let it go. Ruthie looked him in the eye and knew he understood. They would be a family soon.

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That night Ruthie sat through dinner and chatted with everyone. At 6:40 Martin grabbed her hand. She whispered to him to meet her by the car. She walked over to her mother.

"Hey Mom, do you mind if Martin and I go out with Mac and Quinn for a little bit?"

"Ruthie you just graduated. we want to spend time with you."

"But Mom my party is tomorrow and I promise you will have me all day."

Annie thought for a minute before she sighed, "Fine just be home by 11."

Ruthie kissed her cheek. "Thanks Mom."

Ruthie ran out the back door and towards Martin. he caught her and kissed her. When he pulled away he laughed.

"A little to eager to break the rules."

"What rules. I'm 18."

He just smiled. "Are you sure about this?"

Ruthie didn't hesitate, "Yes."

"Then lets go."

"Wait."

"What?"

Ruthie gestured behind him. He turned around and Saw Mac and Quinn coming towards them. Mac looked at his best friend and laughed.

"I figured if my best friend was going against a man of God, a cop, a doctor, and Mrs. Camden he needed my help."

Martin rolled his eyes, "Get in."

They drove in silence for 2 minutes before Quinn began voicing her mind.

"All I'm saying is think about what you're doing. You are going against Reverend Camden which you know is going to come back to bite you in the butt."

Martin rolled his eyes but Ruthie spoke up. "Ok Quinn we get it. Now if you can't say anything supportive zip it."

"I'm just looking out for you and thank you very much I think I have supported you since the beginning. I'm just saying both of your parents are going to be mad."

Ruthie sighed and leaned back in her seat. She knew Quinn was right and it was the only thing Ruthie felt guilty about. She knew her parents would be angry but Ruthie loves Martin and its the only way. She escaped her conscience when Martin reached over and grabbed her hand rubbing it soothingly. She felt herself relax. When they pulled up to the court house they all hopped out of the car and walked in. Martin spoke to a woman at the front desk then lead them through a door on their left. he turned and asked Ruthie for her birth certificate. She handed to him remembering how hard it was to find. Then she handed him her social security card. He returned with a marriage license.

"Ok we fill this out then go up to the judge and have him sign it and we're married."

"That easy?"

"Yup." He started filling out his side and when he was don he handed her the paper. She looked at one part that said name change. She hesitated but decided to write Ruthie Elizabeth Brewer. She dropped the Camden name completely. When she was done she handed the paper back to Martin and he took it back up to the desk. When he returned he gestured to the door next to Mac. They walked through it and Martin and Ruthie went up to the desk. The judge took their license and got right to the point.

"Ok does anyone object to this union?"

Mac and Quinn shook their heads.

"Very well. Mr. Brewer do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

Martin squeezed Ruthie's hand, "I do."

"An do you Ms. Camden take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"Do you two have rings to exchange."

Martin handed Ruthie his ring and he held onto hers.

"Alright Mr. Brewer place the ring on Ms. Camden's left hand as it will stand as a token of your love, affection and commitment to her."

Martin slide the ring on Ruthie's left hand.

"Ms. Camden place the ring on Mr. Brewer's left hand as it will stand as a token of your love, affection and commitment to him."

Ruthie slide the ring on his hand. The judge smiled.

"As the power vested in me by the state of California I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your wife."

Martin leaned down and sweetly pressed his lips to Ruthie's. When they pulled apart the judge handed Martin the signed marriage license.

"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Brewer."

Martin took the license, "Thank you."

As soon as they were all in the car Mac busted out laughing. "That was the shortest wedding ever. But the amount of heat you two are gonna get is gonna last a lot longer."

Martin started the car and started driving towards Mac's apartment. As soon as he pulled in Mac and Quinn hopped out. Martin turned and looked at her.

"Quinn what are you doing?"

"Peter is going to pick me up here and take me out." She walked up to his window. "Besides my mom and Beau are with Alex at his baseball awards. They don't end until 10. So you have the house for 2 hours."

Martin smiled at her. "Thanks Quinn."

"Yeah, yeah this doesn't mean your my brother or anything."

Martin laughed and started driving towards his dad's house. Ruthie noticed he was driving faster then normal.

"Are you in a hurry or something?"

He grinned at her. "You heard Quinn we only have two hours."

He pulled into his dad's driveway and unlocked the front door. As soon as they were inside he relocked it and picked Ruthie up. She attacked his mouth as he carried her into his bedroom. He threw her on the bed and took his jacket off. Ruthie took off her shoes and dress then reached up to pull him down to her. He kissed her neck and collar bone as she set to work unbuttoning his shirt. When she was done he pulled it off and his pants. Ruthie slid her bra off. He planted soft kisses down her neck, collarbone and stomach. He pulled of her panties and his boxers and thrusted into her. Ruthie dug her heels into his back to pull him closer. He thrusted hard enough to start making his bed creak. When he felt her walls tightening around him it triggered both of their releases. When he felt her walls still tight and himself throbbing something clicked with him. He didn't put on a condom. He quickly pulled out of her. He rolled onto his back next to her as they both caught their breath. As their pulses returned to normal Ruthie turned her head and noticed the look on Martin's face.

"What's wrong."

He sighed, "I forgot a condom."

"Ok, I'm on the pill and I took it this morning. So I think we're good."

Martin looked relived. He rolled over and kissed her. He glanced at the clock next to him 8:55pm then back to Ruthie.

"We still have an hour."

Ruthie responded with a kiss. She knew what that look in his eye meant.

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Martin and Ruthie made sure they were dressed and had a movie on in the living room by 9:45pm. Martin even skipped the DVD to almost the middle for good measure. At 10:20pm Beau, Jen and Alex walked in. Beau yelled for Martin who simply shouted back living room. When Beau walked in he was shocked to see Ruthie on the couch with his son.

"Hi Ruthie."

Ruthie turned to look at him. "Hi Beau." She glanced at Alex and the trophy he held. "Hey Alex. Coach's favorite?"

Alex shot her a smug look. "Try MVP."

"Well congrats."

Beau looked between his son and Ruthie. "Ruthie didn't your parents want you home tonight?"

"I'll be spending all of tomorrow with my family. Trust me there is only so much Camden you can take."

That made all three boys laugh. Martin leaned in and kissed her cheek.

Alex groaned, "You two are so gross."

Martin looked at him and laughed. "You won't think so in a few years."

Alex just smiled. "Ya you're right. When people start realizing I won MVP it's gonna be even harder to keep the ladies off."

Ruthie rolled her eyes while Martin and Beau laughed. Martin turned to Ruthie.

"I should probably get you home."

She sighed and nodded. She hugged Beau, Alex and Jen goodbye and walked out with Martin. They were at the end of his driveway when Ruthie jumped at him and wrapped her arms around his neck. He caught her and chuckled as she kissed him. When they pulled apart he set her down.

"It sucks that we just got married and I can't even sleep in the same house with my wife."

"Well I move to Segora that's how it is."

"Not if we move you to my apartment on Sunday. We could take some of your stuff over then when we move come back and get the rest."

Ruthie smiled, "Really?"

"Yes. I don't want to go 4 weeks living apart."

"Ok we'll talk about it tomorrow night."

"Ok."

He lead her to the front door and kissed her quickly on the lips.

"Goodnight."

Ruthie hugged him, "I love you."

"I love you too."

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