"I've got to say even though 'Psycho' is considered a classic all the special effects pretty much suck. Plus I remember it being a lot scarier when I was little." Martin complained as the movie ended.

"Yah the whole shower scene is just lacking." Ruthie agreed, stretching as she stood up and made her way to the VCR.

Ruthie and Martin had spent the whole evening watching horror movies as Ruthie had promised him they would the night before. They had also ordered pizzas and eaten more ice cream than any two people should be allowed to consume. All in all, it had been the perfect night.

Martin had to admit that he had been pleasantly surprised when he had gotten home from practice to find that Ruthie had already gone to the movie store. She had picked out mostly classics, including: 'Children of the Corn', 'Halloween', 'Chucky', 'Psycho' and his favorite 'Pet Cemetery'.

They hadn't watched 'Children of the Corn' or 'Halloween' yet and Martin wasn't sure he would be able to stay awake any longer. He loved movie nights with Ruthie but sometimes she could get a little carried away and she was always extremely indecisive when it came to picking out which movies to watch, so they always ended up with more than necessary.

"So do you wanna watch another one or are we done for the night?" Ruthie wanted to know, looking at Martin over her shoulder.

"Well…as much as I love movie nights with you…I'm not going to be able to last through another one." Martin answered, his eyelids growing heavier by the second.

"Big baby." Ruthie teased, turning the TV/VCR off and placing the movies in a pile on the coffee table.

"Baby? You weren't the one up at 6 am this morning running, were you? Nope, didn't think so." Martin grumbled, rubbing his eyes.

"That's right and you'll never catch me up that early…especially running." Ruthie agreed, walking over to stand over Martin's unmoving form, "Here, let me help you up so you can go to bed."

Martin opened one eye to look up at Ruthie who hovered above him, her hands reaching out for his so she could help him get up. He sighed as he placed his hands in hers and let her help him to his feet. It never ceased to amaze him how strong she could be even though she was so tiny compared to him.

Ring. Ring. Ring.

Ruthie shook her head, wondering who would be calling so late. She had already talked to Gretchen earlier and knew that she and Mac had gone to a late dinner and then an art show Gretchen had been talking about for weeks.

"Hello." Ruthie answered, flipping the lights out as she did so.

"Hey Ruthie. What are you up to?" Simon asked, his voice shaky.

"Not much. What's wrong with you?" Ruthie inquired, worried that something bad had happened for him to be calling so late.

"Nothing. Nothing's wrong with me." Simon assured, his voice becoming steadier.

"Then why are you calling so late?" Ruthie wondered aloud, not sure that she believed him.

"Can't a guy just call and talk to his sister for no reason, except that he misses her?" Simon asked, sounding like he was offended by her interrogation.

"Sure he can. As long as he isn't lying to her." Ruthie answered, her curiosity about why Simon had called growing.

"Okay. Fine. I wanted to tell you something. But you can't tell Mom or Dad yet. Promise me." Simon said, his tone urgent and worried again.

"Cross my heart." Ruthie agreed, her eyes narrowing as she prepared herself for Simon's news.

"I got engaged." Simon said, sounding happy and at the same time slightly unsure.

"Engaged? To Darla?" Ruthie asked, surprised yet happy for him.

"Yeah. It was kinda unplanned. We were just sitting there eating dinner earlier and all of a sudden I couldn't imagine my life without her in it. So I just asked her. And she said yes." Simon shared, happiness overshadowing his initial worry.

"That's great, Simon. Darla must be so happy." Ruthie gushed, her smile widening as she thought of the other girl, "And you know Mom and Dad are going to be happy for you both, whenever you decide to tell them."

"Yeah I think so too. We've actually decided to go to Gleanoak next weekend so we can tell them in person. I just wanted you to be the first to know." Simon told her.

"So you haven't called Matt yet then?" She asked, beginning to feel special that she had been first on Simon's list.

"Not yet. But I'm gonna call him as soon as I get off the phone with you." He said, hoping that Matt would be as supportive as Ruthie had been.

"Well here's some advice for you. Don't sound so worried. You'll make him think something bad happened." Ruthie advised, before adding, "Matt really likes Darla. I'm sure he'll be just as happy for you as I am."

"Thanks Ruth. I'm really glad I called you. You're like the ultimate self-confidence booster." Simon joked, although he was honestly comforted by Ruthie's assurance.

"Glad to help. Now go call Matt. And don't worry about anything. Everyone is going to be thrilled." Ruthie instructed him.

"Alright. Love you, Ruth." He said.

"Love you too Simon. And congratulations." Ruthie said, before hanging up the phone.

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