Hi everyone...I know everybody who reviews is dying for some actual Ruthin action but I love writing the build up too much so please everyone be patient and enjoy the friendship for now!

"I come bearing gifts. Food, drinks, more medicine and Gretch." Mac announced as he entered Martin's bedroom, where Ruthie and Martin were now awake but still in bed.

"Do you really need to be that loud?" Ruthie complained as she shot him a dirty look before focusing on Gretchen, "So how was the weekend with the fam?"

"Not bad actually. And I have some great news." Gretchen answered, as she sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Tell me. Tell me." Ruthie begged, curious as to what the news could possibly be.

"Gretchen's mom is pregnant." Mac shared, which got him a smack in the arm from Gretchen and another glare from Ruthie, "What?" He questioned innocently.

"I wanted to tell her." Gretchen said as she shook her head at Mac, then to Ruthie, "So isn't that exciting? I'm going to have a little brother or sister."

"Yeah. That's great news. Especially for your mom." Ruthie gushed, as she attempted to sit up so she could hug the other girl.

"So we brought you guys dinner. We weren't sure if either of you would be too hungry but…" Gretchen trailed off as Martin reached for the food, "apparently you are."

"Are you two feeling better?" Mac asked as Martin began eating and Ruthie reached for some food herself.

"Yeah a little." Martin replied, then to Gretchen, "I can't believe you're going to have a brother or sister. I always wanted one."

"Well you got the Camden's." Mac pointed out smirking.

"True. Too bad Ruthie came with the deal." Martin teased, as Ruthie swatted his arm.

"There's always a downside." Mac joked. "Things can't be perfect."

"Oh aren't you the funny one." Ruthie said sarcastically as Martin and Gretchen laughed.

"So are you going to make it to classes tomorrow or do you want me to take notes for you?" Gretchen asked Ruthie, since they had all three classes together the next day.

"Um do you think you could just take notes for me? I think I'm going to sleep in so that I'll be up to babysitting. I don't wanna cancel on Jake." Ruthie explained, already not looking forward to trying to make it through the next day.

"Sure. That's probably a good idea. Although I hope you don't get Ian sick." Gretchen said, reaching over to feel Ruthie's forehead, which was now cool to the touch, "But you don't feel hot right now so maybe the fever's gone."

"Hopefully." Ruthie said, as Gretchen leaned over and felt Martin's head too.

"You feel cool too." Gretchen informed him, "Are you going to classes tomorrow?"

"Yeah I think so. I'll probably just skip baseball practice though." Martin said as he thought aloud.

"I can let Coach know." Mac offered.

"Thanks." Martin said.

"Oh guys I wanted to ask you all something. The children's art studio I volunteer at is having a fundraiser and I'm helping with a lot of the planning. I was just wondering if you could all come and help." Gretchen asked, glancing around to gauge their reactions.

"Sure." Ruthie responded, "Just let me know when and what you need me to do."

"Yeah. I'm in too." Martin agreed, nodding his head.

"Absolutely my dear." Mac said teasingly, before becoming serious, "I'll be there."