A|N: I decided to leave the flashbacks at that. AND PLEASE READ THE AUTHOR'S NOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHAPTER!! ITS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!

Chapter 17: Ch-ch-ch-changes! (lol something Ruthie had said in Season 6 that cracked me up)

My eyes fluttered open slowly. My back ached and I had a slight headache. There was way too much white in this room. I looked around and saw a nurse adjusting a food tray by my bedside.

"Well, it's great for you to join us again. Can you hear me?"

"Yes, I can hear you." I rolled my eyes. "Freakin' weirdo," I mumbled to myself.

"Sorry honey, but you had temporary loss your hearing from the explosion."

I gave her a confused look.

She sighed. "You don't remember much do you?"

I shook my head, automatically giving myself a head rush. She placed a hand on my shoulder encourging me to lay back down but only one thing sent me into overdrive.

"Where are my kids?!" I didn't care how loud my voice had become.

"Calm down, they're in the waiting room with their father and your family. Would you like to see them?"

"No shit sherlock!"

The nurse just smiled at me lightly and stepped out of the room. In a matter of seconds, two boys and two girls rushed into the room followed by Sean. His right arm was bandaged up but nothing was broken, just a few minor cuts.

"Mommy," they yelled in unison. Sadan was the first one to find his way onto my lap. Next was Mackenzie than Kepzy, but Collin just stood to the side.

"Collin, come over here."

He shook his head and looked down. "I don't wanna hurt you."

"You could never hurt me. I really would like a hug from you."

He smiled and climbed onto the bed, squeezing in between the rest of his siblings. It felt so good to have them in my arms like that. My memory came back a bit and I realized how I ended up here. 'How could I have tried to kill myself in front of the four people that mean everything to me,' I thought to myself. Sean sat down at the edge of the bed. I could see the fear and sadness in his eyes.

"Ruthie." He let out a deep breath. "I meant it when I said I loved you. And I know we've been fighting a lot too but I don't ever want to lose you. Nor do I ever want to have the feeling over almost losing you ever again. You mean so much to me and I'd be nothing without you. I was stupid for saying that we needed a break, I guess I forgot who I fell in love with. After the kids were born, it just got so hard but you...you always pushed to make it work and for some reason I fought back. And because of me, we ended up here."

"Sean, I-"

"I'm not done. I want to move out here to Glen Oak. I want to marry you and make everything official. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

I remained silent.

"Okay now I'm finished."

I couldn't help but let out a small laugh. "When I was totally out of it, I was reliving the time I first met you."

"You're kidding! I was a nervous wreck. I couldn't believe I said I wanted to play with you."

We both started laughing. "I couldn't believe that I fell inlove with you...and that you totally beat up that clown."

We laughed again. It felt good not arguing with the love of my life. He leaned over and kissed me.

"Ewww," the kids giggled making disgusted faces.

"I promise you guys everything will get better. We'll be a real family."

We all nodded. Just then there was a knock on the door as the rest of my family began to enter the small room.

"I think I'll step out," Sean said getting up. I gave him a questioning look before remembering that Sean was claustrophobic. I smiled and he gave me a kiss on my cheek and exited the room.

Eventually time passed and everyone had to leave. They told me I could leave in a few more days and that I should attend rehab because of the suicide attempt. I agreed.

Months Later...

I passed the ball to Sadan and Simon lifted him up so he could throw the ball into the hoop.

"21 to 17! We win!" Simon gave Sadan a high five ad placed him on his shoulder.

"That's not fair! Dad and Matt totally blocked me out!"

Everyone laughed. I rolled my eyes and Sean pulled me into a kiss.

"You ready to go?"

I nodded my head and the Stamos family piled into the new mini van and took off.

We reached the park and quickly the kids ran for the slides and swings. I saw two empty one and pulled Sean towards them.

I sat on one and Sean began to push me. I felt the window against my cheek and closed my eyes. I opened them and saw the little ones playing in the sandbox. Sean sat in the swing next to me and kicked off so we were swinging at the same height. My blue sweater kept me warm from the light wind. This time Sean's hand found it's way to mine and we locked fingers. He kissed my hand lightly and rubbed his thumb over the diamond ring on my finger. I watched Sean's eyes light up when he watched his young boys push their sisters on the swing.

There was a difference this time.

This time the story was no longer about Sean and I.

It's about our children. Sean and I finally entered a new world with a whole new story.

I squeezed Sean's hand tighter and he squeezed back.

This time there was closure.

Not sure if To Be Continued...

Relax everyone! I just don't know if I want to continue the next part under this title or start a new one. I plan on writing a new story about Sean & Ruthie raising their children. Of course I'm going to cut out the early years of the children and I'm probably going to start when they are 13. By then Ruthie would be 28 and Sean 32. I already have the first chapter for that planned out. Believe me when I say it's interesting! But I would like a few more reviews so I can decide and I'll let you know when I come up with a decision.

*SPOILERS*

_That depends on your reviews!!