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Ruthie was woken up on Christmas day by Martin gently nudging her awake. Ruthie opened her eyes and stretched.

"Sorry but we have to get Aaron in 30 minutes."

Ruthie checked the clock. 9:30am. Ruthie sat up and looked at him. He was fully dressed and showered.

"I never sleep this late."

"Well we normally are out the door by 8."

"Yeah but even on weekends I don't."

Martin laughed and kissed her stomach. "Maybe my little girl wanted you to sleep."

Ruthie rolled her eyes and got out of bed. She showered quickly and threw on a white sweater, jeans, a red and white scarf, and brown boots. After she dried her hair and did her makeup she met Martin in the living room. He was looking at some baseball tracker thingy Alex had gotten. She sat on the couch next to Quinn who smiled.

"Since when do you sleep in?"

"Since today."

Quinn laughed. Martin checked his watch and told Ruthie they needed to get Aaron. They got into the truck and headed towards Sandy's apartment. Ruthie was gazing out the window when she realized something.

"This Christmas is a lot better then last years."

Martin glanced at her curious, "Why?"

"Well last year we were sneaking around pretending just to be friends."

He laughed. "Yeah and this year we are married and having a baby."

Ruthie grabbed his had off the arm rest. "Exactly."

He smiled and turned into the parking lot. They got out of the truck and walked up to Sandy's apartment. Martin knocked and a few seconds later Steven answered the door.

"Oh hi Martin. I thought Sandy said you weren't coming until 11?"

"I told Sandy last night that the Camden's were eating at 11 so if Aaron is going to eat lunch with us I needed to get him early."

Steven nodded and let them into the apartment. Ruthie glanced around she hadn't been to Sandy's new apartment. It was smaller then her last one but it was decorated nicely. There was wrapping paper all over the living room as well as Aaron's Christmas gifts. Aaron came running out of the back room when he saw them.

"Daddy!" He launched himself at Martin who caught him laughing.

"Hey Slugger. Merry Christmas."

Aaron hugged him the leaned over towards Ruthie. She grabbed him and transferred him to her hip.

"Hey Slugger."

Aaron kissed her cheek and then her stomach. He glanced at her. "Is the baby ready to come out yet?"

Ruthie laughed, "Not yet. Give her a few months."

Aaron sighed. Sandy walked over to Martin and handed him some papers.

"Martin can you fill these out? I want to get Aaron registered for pre-school early."

Martin glanced through them and pulled a face. "Theodore Academy. A first rate institution for toddlers. What is this?"

"It is the best pre- school in all of Glenoak."

Ruthie looked at the papers. "Oh yeah I've heard of this place. Lucy looked at it for Savannah but she backed out."

Martin and Sandy looked at her but only Martin talked. "Why if it's the best?"

"She said that if she wanted to brain wash her daughter she would just send her to work with Dad."

Martin stifled a laugh while Sandy and Steven looked upset. Sandy stared at Ruthie.

"Theodore Academy is an excellent school. Steven went there as a kid."

Martin glanced at Steven and then to Sandy. "That's suppose to convince me to let him go?"

Sandy glared at him. "Just fill out the papers and get them back to me as soon as you can."

"No. I'm not sending my son to some brain washing place."

"First he is our son and second it is a fantastic school. Aaron will love it there."

"Aaron would love a nice public pre-school too."

Ruthie just kept quiet and decided to carry Aaron out to the truck. She was buckling him into his booster seat when he looked at her.

"Roo why are Momma and Daddy fighting?"

Ruthie glanced at him. "Well they want you to go to school next year and they don't agree on where you should go."

She climbed into the passenger seat and glanced back at him. He still had questions. "Do you want me to go to school."

"Well it's not my decision Slugger."

"Why?"

"Because I'm not your Mom."

"But you and Daddy are married."

Ruthie sighed, "I know and that means that Daddy and I will make all the decisions for your sister."

"But you can't make them for me?"

"Right."

Martin came out to the truck looking pretty angry. He got in and took a few deep breaths.

"Daddy why can't Roo pick my school?"

Martin looked up confused and glanced at him. "Well Ruthie can voice her opinion about it."

"What is your opinion Roo?"

Ruthie sighed and threw her head back. "Ruthie pleads the fifth."

Martin laughed and Aaron looked even more confused. As soon as they got to the Camden's house there was too much going on to talk. Ruthie was so grateful for what her family gave her. Aside from the books, clothes, and jewelry she received her mom had bought her some plain white onesies, bottles, white socks, and a baby monitor. She and Martin hadn't started getting things for the baby yet but they realized they might want to start. Martin gave Ruthie a pretty charm bracelet and she gave him a new I-pod. When they were lying in bed that night Martin decided to talk about Aaron again.

"So what do you think about the whole pre-school thing?"

"It's none of my business what you and Sandy decide. He's your son and i'll support whatever you choose."

"But you are a huge part of his life. You do have a say."

Ruthie sighed and hugged him to her. "It's fine."

"No its not. Come on what do you think."

"Personally I think he's a little young to start school. It would be better if you waited until he is 4 and can focus better."

Martin kissed her head. "Ok so i'll tell Sandy that I'm not signing anything until next year."

"Martin just do what Sandy wants."

"No because I was thinking he was too young. I just needed someone to agree."

Ruthie leaned up and kissed his lips. When she layed her head back down she felt something. A little ripple through her stomach. She sat up making Martin looking confused. She smiled.

"Give me your hand."

He extended his hand and she quickly placed it on her stomach. Luckily a ripple came again right after he placed it there. He looked shocked. "Holy crap is that her?"

"Yup."

He smiled and placed a kiss to her stomach. "I love you girls."

"We love you too."

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As soon as they got home after Christmas Martin went into training mode. He was up and moving by 5:30am and he didn't come home until 11:00pm. Ruthie knew he had to be in shape for baseball but she still felt lonely. By February she was 30 weeks pregnant and was starting to panic. They only had a few things for the baby, they haven't picked out a name, they haven't painted the nursery, and they hadn't gone to birthing class. Martin had even missed her last doctors appointment because he was working out. Ruthie started to realize that until June this was how things would be. So she signed up for a birthing class and decided to go and pick out a paint color for the nursery. She chose a soft pink color and had Quinn paint the room for her. Ruthie was sitting in the freshly painted room with a notepad making a list of what she needed when Martin came home at 10:30pm. He noticed the light on in the nursery and walked in and was shocked to see Ruthie still awake and the room painted.

"Babe, did you paint by yourself?"

She didn't bother looking up from her notepad. "No Quinn painted it for me."

Martin walked in and sat down on the floor next to her. "I thought we were gonna pick out everything together?"

"Well you've been busy and she isn't going to wait until you have time so I just did it myself."

"Hey, you know I have to train."

Ruthie set the pad aside and kissed his cheek. "I know and I realized that I have to start doing things myself or we are never going to be ready for this baby."

Martin sighed, "But I want to have a say in things."

Ruthie grinned, "Do you like the color?"

He glanced at the walls. "Well yeah, for a girl."

"I figured wall color was safe to do without you. But I promise I will not buy furniture or name her without you."

Martin laughed and kissed her cheek. "Thanks Babe."

Ruthie wrinkled her nose. "No problem but could you please shower?"

Martin laughed and started towards the bathroom. Ruthie smiled. They could do this.

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The next couple of weeks Martin was true to his word. They picked out all white furniture for the baby and her bedding together. He put it together for her. They started going through names and agreed on one pretty quickly. They chose Brooklyn as her first name because it was cute and Ruthie pouted till she got her way. Then they chose Faith as her middle name. Ruthie loved it. They both started referring to her as Brookie. Annie and Jen planned a baby shower for her at she and Martin's house. All of her close family and friends came and by the time Ruthie was 34 weeks they had everything they needed for Brooklyn. Martin's baseball season officially started and so Ruthie occupied her time reading up on child birth and finishing up her school work. Tonight had been Martin's first away game and Ruthie was really missing him. She was sitting on their bed typing her paper for psychology when her cell phone rang. She read Martin's name and answered.

"Hey."

"Hey Babe."

"How was your game?"

"We won 13-6."

"That's great."

"How is your paper coming?"

Ruthie groaned and layed back. "Not well."

"Try taking a break and then go back to it."

"I can't it's due tomorrow."

"Well i'll be home in 3 hours so you can sleep in and i'll drive you to class."

"I'll be fine. I love you."

"I love you too. Bye."

"Bye."

Ruthie hung up and looked at the clock 10:50pm. She needed to finish this paper. She finished it around midnight and quickly fell asleep. Not long after she heard Martin come in and felt the bed move as he layed down. She found his hand under the covers and pulled his arm around herself.

"What time is it?"

He kissed her neck. "Around 1 o'clock."

She nodded and quickly fell back asleep. She woke up wrapped in his arms too comfortable to move. She glanced at the clock on her nightstand. 7:15am. She still had an hour before she had to be up. She tried to fall back asleep but couldn't. She carefully slid out of the bed and showered. When she came out of the bathroom Martin was just getting out of bed.

"Morning." She pecked him on the lips.

"How are you so perky?"

"I've been up for a little while."

He nodded and walked into the bathroom. They ate breakfast together and drove to class together. Ruthie had just walked into her class when her professor called her to the front. Dr. Howard was pretty strict and so far he and Ruthie hadn't clashed.

"Mrs. Brewer I received your paper this morning and I'm not satisfied."

"How? I met all the criteria and made an observation."

"Yes, the content was excellent. However I disagree with your analysis. Redo the paper by tomorrow."

Ruthie took her old paper back and looked at all the red marks. After class she shot Martin a text.

r- Don't wait 4 me I need 2 go 2 the library.

m- Why? You need to rest.

r- I know but Dr. Howard told me 2 redo my paper

m- The one you stayed up to do last night? That's bullshit do you need me to talk to him?

r- NO i'll just redo the paper pls don't talk to him I don't need him 2 think I can't handle redoing a paper

m- fine what time do you want me to pick you up?

r- around 3

m-ok I love you

r- I luv u 2

Ruthie stalked off to the library and started on her paper she didn't realize how long she had been working until she felt someone tap her shoulder. She turned her head and saw Martin.

"Hey I tried texting but you didn't answer."

Ruthie packed up her books and laptop into her bag. "Sorry I tried to figure out where I went off track on the paper but I can't find it."

Martin lead her out to his truck. "So maybe you're right and doctor what's his face is wrong."

"Maybe."

Ruthie didn't want to pick a fight with anyone. The Dean awarded her two weeks before her due date and 4 weeks after for maternity leave. Ruthie wanted to make sure that her professors were all ok with that. The only one that wasn't was Dr. Howard. She decided that it would be tomorrow's battle.

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Ruthie walked into her psychology class the next day and walked straight up to Dr. Howard.

"Dr. Howard I reviewed my paper and looked at it from every angle." She thrusted it onto his desk. "I am not wrong."

Dr. Howard looked at her and then the paper. He shocked Ruthie and grinned. "Correct you were right."

"Then why did you tell me I wasn't?"

He stood up, "You want to be a guidance councilor. People are going to tell you that you are wrong that you don't know what you are talking about. You need to be confident when you analyze someone. I just wanted to test my theory about you."

"What theory is that?"

"That you are confident and you will go to great lengths to prove people wrong. That makes a good councilor."

"So you tested me because I'm smart."

"Yes you are my most promising student."

"Then why are you upset that I have to go on maternity leave?"

"Oh, I hate paperwork. But congratulations."

Ruthie smiled. This man was so confusing. When she told Martin what happened later he laughed.

"See you were born to question authority."

Ruthie had rolled her eyes and finished dinner. Soon she was 37 weeks pregnant. She was ready but Martin was super busy. She was afraid that he would be at a game and she would go into labor. Tonight was Thursday and Martin had just come home from practice. Ruthie was sitting on the couch studying, Quinn was on the other side of the couch flipping through a magazine and Martin was digging through the fridge. Ruthie felt a gush of liquid. She set her books aside and looked. She started freaking a little.

"Umm Babe?"

Martin was still looking in the fridge. "Yeah?"

"I think my water just broke."

"You what?" He jerked his head up and hit it on the top of the fridge. Quinn stood up and walked over.

"Yup that is your water alright."

Ruthie glanced at Martin. "I haven't had contractions yet."

"Well what do you want to do?"

Ruthie looked down. "Well I'm showering before we go anywhere."

He looked at her like she was nuts. While she was in the shower she started feeling the contractions. When she was dressed she walked into their bedroom and leaned on the bed. Martin came up behind her and rubbed her back until the contraction subsided.

"I put your hospital bag and pillow in the truck. Do you want to go now?"

Ruthie thought for a second then nodded. She was soon in the passenger seat of Martin's truck with Quinn in the back heading to the hospital.

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On the way to the hospital Ruthie's contractions started getting more intense. Martin had to carry her into the hospital. Once they were admitted Ruthie changed into a gown and Dr. Hanson walked in.

"Hi Ruthie are you ready to have a baby?"

"No I'm ready for an epidural."

Dr. Hanson laughed and examined her. "Well unfortunately you are 7cm and past the point of an epidural. You've probably been in labor since this morning and not have realized it. Some women don't feel pain until after their water breaks."

Ruthie groaned. The doctor left them alone. Martin held her hand and wiped her forehead with a cool cloth. Quinn had stayed in the waiting room and called their parents. After only 2 hours Dr. Hanson came back in and told her it was time to push. Ruthie started freaking out. Her parents weren't there yet. She wanted her mom to be there. She turned to Martin.

"Wait my mom isn't here yet."

Martin kissed her forehead. "We can do this together."

Ruthie nodded. For the next few minutes Ruthie pushed as hard as she could as the baby fought her way out. Martin held her hand and kept muttering words of encouragement into her ear. After one final push their daughter slid into Dr. Hanson's arms. As soon as the baby was free she wailed. Ruthie could feel tears running down her face. She turned and looked at Martin and saw that he was crying too. A nurse handed him some scissors to cut the umbilical cord. As the nurse cleaned her off Brooklyn screamed. Martin leaned down and kissed Ruthie. When the nurse placed Brooklyn in her arms she felt so much love for the tiny bundle. The nurse smiled.

"She is perfectly healthy. 6lbs 1 ounce, 17 inches."

Martin shook her hand. "Thank you."

The nurse walked out leaving them alone. Ruthie was in awe. Brooklyn looked just like Martin. She had his eyes, his nose, his hair, and his skin tone. She did have Ruthie's big full lips and cheeks. She kissed the baby's forehead and smiled at Martin. She started handing him the baby.

"Do you want to meet your Daddy?"

He smiled at her and cradled Brooklyn to his chest. Ruthie felt complete. Martin had just handed Brooklyn back when there was a knock on the door. Quinn walked in and squealed at the baby.

"Hey."

"Hi Aunt Quinn."

Quinn walked over and Ruthie passed her the baby. "Hello precious."

"Where are my parents?"

Quinn turned and sighed. "There was an accident on the freeway. They won't be here for another hour or two."

Ruthie sighed. She quickly fell asleep exhausted. When she started waking up she heard voices.

"Hey Mrs. Camden."

"I can't believe I missed it."

Ruthie opened her eyes and saw her mom and dad standing with Beau and Jen peering into the small bassinet at the end of her bed. Ruthie sat up a little and Martin walked over to her.

"You should go back to sleep."

"I'm fine."

Annie walked over an hugged her daughter. "She's beautiful."

"Thanks Mom."

Eric kissed Ruthie's head. Martin picked Brooklyn up and handed her to Annie. Jen kissed Ruthie's cheek.

"So what is her name?"

Ruthie nodded to Martin while she hugged Beau. Martin cleared his throat.

"We picked Brooklyn Faith."

Annie passed Brooklyn to Eric and smiled. "A beautiful name for a beautiful girl."

After their parents held Brooklyn Martin and Ruthie were left alone again. Martin had set Brooke back into the bassinet and layed down next to Ruthie. They both fell asleep almost immediately.