Disclaimer: I do not own 7th Heaven, the WB does.

A/N: This is the start of my sequel to A Family United. This first chapter is just to set you up so that you know how things have changed 5 years since the last story. New children have arrived and now the oldest are into their teenage years. Be prepared for some interesting new twists.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Matt & Sarah: They have moved back home to Glen Oak and are the proud parents of twin boys Anthony Michael and Lucas Steven – age 11 and a daughter, Molly Elizabeth – age 6. Matt and Sarah both work at Glenn Oak's hospital. Matt is an OB/GYN and Sarah is a pediatrician.

Mary & Carlos: After Mary graduated from college, Mary and Carlos decided to move closer home to the family. They live a short fifteen minute drive from Glenn Oak. They are the proud parents of Charlie Daniel – age 14 and twin girls Suzanne Marie and Danielle Alyssa – age 11. Andrew Stephen – age 5 Mary is now a basketball trainer for her old high school and Carlos works in a management position in a retail company.

Lucy & Kevin: They still live next door to the Camden's in their house. They are the parents of Savannah Ruth – age 13 and twin boys Zachary Benjamin and Brett Richard – age 10. Olivia Samantha – age 3 Lucy is now the pastor at her father's church and Kevin works part time in the police department as a dispatcher when he is not home with the kids.

Simon & Sandy: Simon married Sandy and they moved to southern California. Aaron David – age 12, Ryan Matthew – age 5, Laura Marie – age 2 Simon is a television producer and Sandy is a preschool teacher.

Ruthie & Nicholas: Ruthie met Nicholas while she was at college studying to be a high school English teacher. Nicholas was studying to be an accountant. They have two children, Amelia Grace – age 5, Nicholas Donald Jr. – age 2. Ruthie is expecting twins and the couple do not want to know the sexes.

Sam & David: They are 18 and are in the 12th grade. Sam is really into baseball and captain of the team looking for a scholarship to college while David really likes art and has had many offers to top art colleges around the nation.

Eric & Annie: Eric has retired as the pastor of the church. They are thrilled about the large number of grandchildren they have (16) and spend their days taking care of the youngest grandchildren and spending time with one another

a/n: Let me know what you think. I know this is short, but this chapter is much needed. I will post the first true chapter very soon.