Hi, I'm sorry that I haven't updated in a bit, things have been so crazy. But I'll really try to update a lot more often. So, please enjoy!

The sun shined bright on the small town of Gatlin. Little Joseph was walking, holding hands with his mother.

"Where are we goin mommy?" The red-head 3-year-old asked. Ruth looked down at her son, and sighed deeply. Every inch of Joseph resembled Malachi, and Ruth just couldn't get over it. But who could blame her? Now, we all now that every girl in Gatlin either looses their husband/boyfriend, or they join them in the corn. And since joining Malachi wasn't an option years ago, Ruth had to go with the first. And it had broken her world.

"I'm going to show you were I lived with your daddy." Ruth said simply. They walked for a few more minutes, until she got to where she was going. There in front of them stood a small one-story single house. The house was made of dark brick, with some plants going along the sides of it, and up the house. Next to it where more similar houses, all a bit different though. This one happened to be the only empty one.

When Malachi and Ruth had first got married, Isaac had given them their own house, as he did will all the couples that got married. This house would have been the place where Malachi and Ruth would live together, that is until the outlanders came.

"This house is very important to me Joseph. And one day, I want you and your wife to live in it." Ruth said. Tears started to form in her eyes. She remembered the time right after Malachi died. The days, weeks, months, and even couple of years where she really didn't know if she could go on. But there was that one memory, the time she left this house for good.

Ruth heard a knock on her front door.

"Go away." She grunted, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Ruth, it's Rachel. Please let me in." She heard her best friend's voice call from the other side of the door. Ruth huffed as she got up from her chair, and opened her door.

"What do you want?" Ruth said, although it was barely able to hear. But instead of replying, Rachel wrapped Ruth up in a big hug, Ruth's stomach getting in the way a little.

"I'm so sorry Ruth." Rachel said, as she herself began to cry. Just the night before, she had witnessed Malachi's and Ruth's goodbye to each other, before Malachi joined He Who Walks Behind The Rows.

"I hfjsghdfh..." Ruth tried to say, but she just couldn't get her words out.

"I know Ruth, I know. You don't even have to talk." Rachel cooed sadly. This had been a major blow, not just for Ruth, but for everyone. Malachi had led the big boys for three years. He was the strongest, most powerful-minded, and he was the best husband for Ruth. In Ruth's eyes, no one could ever compare to Malachi. And now, he was just...gone. Rachel pulled away from Ruth.

"Well, the rest of the un-married girls and I have talked to Isaac, and if you want, you can stay in the girl's house." Rachel told Ruth. Rachel was a good three years younger than Ruth, making Rachel only 11 then, to young to get married. Ruth sniffled and looked to her friend.

"I think that would be best."

So, the next days the boys came to Ruth and Malachi's house, taking out the furniture, and putting in either storage or Ruth's new room. Just as the boy grabbed the last thing from the house, Ruth started to walk out of the house. Tears ran down her cheeks as she realized that this would be the last time she'd ever be in that house.

"Mommy?" Joseph questioned. He didn't understand why his mother was just staring at the house.

"Yes Joseph?" Ruth snapped out of her thoughts, looking down at the questioning boy.

"Why are you crying?" Joseph asked innocently, tilting his head to the side. Ruth smiled sadly as the tears now strolled down her face.

"Because Joseph, mommy just really loves this house." Ruth said, looking back at the house.

"Let's go in then!" Joseph said eagerly. Ruth bit her lip. Only married couples were suppose to be in single houses. But technically, she was still married.

"Ok, let's go." Ruth took Joseph's hand and walked up to the door. She touched her hand to the knob, praying that this wasn't a sin. She slowly turned the knob, opening the door. They walked in, and Ruth looked around slowly, taking everything in. She hadn't been to this house in years. Dust had collected on everything. She took a deep breath, taking in the smell. Even after all of these years, it still had the scent of blossoming flowers. Ruth then remembered the very first time she had set foot in this house.

"Malachi, put me down!" Ruth squealed. Malachi and Ruth had just got married, not even ten minutes ago. Malachi had literally taken his bride off from her feet, and carried her to their new house.

"We have arrived." Malachi's strong-willed voice said. He gently placed Ruth's feet to the ground.

"Are you ready?" Ruth asked excitedly. They were standing at the front door to their very own house.

"Open it." Malachi chuckled, although he'd never admit it. What could he say, he was a totally different person when it came to Ruth. How could this little 95 pound brunette shake him down so much? Not even he knew the answer to that.

Ruth eagerly opened the door and hurried inside, Malachi right behind her. Ruth took in a breath of air, smelling blossoming flowers. Ruth's mouth dropped open. The house was beautiful. Sure it was small, but it had a nice area with a couch, and on the other side of the room was a kitchen. A kitchen just for them.

"This house is amazing Malachi!" Ruth said happily. She turned to Malachi and ran into his arms. Malachi hugged onto Ruth, and even though she couldn't see it, he was smiling. Ruth pulled away.

"Let's go see the rooms!" Ruth said. Malachi held out his hand for Ruth to take. Ruth latched onto his hand and dragged him to the first room. She opened the door. It was a nice little room. Just plain with a simple window. This would obviously be for the children they would have in the future. They walked down the hall, passing a bathroom, and to another door. They opened it and Ruth gasped. It was big room, already ready with a big Queen sized bed, a desk, and a big bay window.

"Wow." They both said simultaneously.

"This is really nice." Malachi said, nodding in acceptance. Ruth then turned to Malachi. She loosely placed her hand around his neck, playing with his hair.

"I can't believe that we're in our own house, married. It's all I ever wanted." Ruth smiled.

"All you've ever wanted?" Malachi questioned, not knowing how long Ruth had a crush on him. Ruth's cheeks became red.

"I had a crush on you Malachi. I always have really." Ruth admitted, biting her lower lip. Malachi smiled smugly.

"I see." He said simply. Because ever since that one time in the barn, when he was only 15, Ruth 11, he might have had a slight crush on her.

"But, it's ok now. Because I got what I wanted. I got married to you. I love you Malachi." Ruth said, smiling widely. This time, Malachi broke a smile in front of her.

"I love you too Ruth." He said. And with that, he cupped her face, softly kissing her lips.

"Mommy!" Joseph shouted again. His mother was doing the same thing again. Ruth quickly looked back to him.

"I'm sorry baby, what?"

"You stopped crying, and you're smiling now. Why is that?" The little boy asked. Just then the wind rustled softly, blowing a breeze through out the house. Ruth smiled.

"It's because I'm remembering him." Ruth murmured.

So, I tried to make this chapter long, to make up for not updating fast. I hope you enjoyed! Please review!