When Sandy goes into labor, Simon wants to go to the hospital to support her, but Rose refuses, prompting Simon to acknowledge that he isn't sure he still wants to marry Rose. Eric tries to convince Martin to attend the birth of his baby, but Martin refuses to miss a tryout with a major league scout.
Ruthie is exited when Martin invites her to watch him practice, but Eric and Annie worry that Ruthie is taking this as a sign that she and Martin may have a romantic future. Kevin tells Lucy that he wants to have another baby, but Lucy does not believe she could ever handle a second child.
Reverend Eric Camden and his wife Annie have always had their hands full caring for seven children, not to mention the friends, sweethearts and spouses that continually come and go in the Camden household. This year, Eric and Annie will find their family back together in Glenoak with the return of Matt and Simon.
As is often the case when the house is overflowing with Camdens, Eric and Annie are in for a bumpy ride as their children take landmark steps in their lives. Meanwhile, Eric and Annie continue their journey as soul mates, parents and grandparents whose love and respect for each other brings them ever closer.
Through all the ups and downs, Eric and Annie have managed to keep their romance alive and their family together. Not only are they raising their own seven children, they've picked up several additional family members along the way.