Ep 1. It Takes Two, Baby

It Takes Two, Baby is the opening episode of the third season of 7th Heaven. The episode opens with the Camden family in a celebratory mood as they are preparing for the arrival of a new member. Annie and Eric are excitedly planning for the baby’s arrival while the other members of the family are busy preparing for the impending change.

Meanwhile, Ruthie is grappling with her own set of problems as she is sad that her best friend Yasmine has moved away and is finding it difficult to adjust. Simon, on the other hand, is excited about football tryouts and is hopeful of getting selected for his school’s team.

As the family prepares for the baby’s arrival, they receive a surprise visitor - Mrs. Bink, a neighbor who is known for being cantankerous. Mrs. Bink has come over with a proposition for the Camdens - she offers to look after the new baby for a few hours every day, in exchange for a weekly grocery delivery.

While Eric is suspicious of Mrs. Bink’s motives, Annie is grateful for the offer and accepts it. However, things take a turn for the worse when Mrs. Bink starts to act possessive of the baby, much to the worry of Eric and Annie.

Meanwhile, Ruthie’s issues with Yasmine continue to trouble her and she seeks solace in her mother’s company. Lucy, who is busy with her own problems, tries to comfort her little sister and suggests that they work on creating a new circle of friends.

As the episode progresses, Simon’s football dreams are crushed when he fails to make the team. However, he is soon presented with an opportunity to be a waterboy and train with the team, which he readily accepts.

Towards the end of the episode, Eric and Annie realize that Mrs. Bink’s presence is causing more harm than good and decide to let her go. In an emotional scene, Mrs. Bink bids farewell to the family and reveals that she had lost her own child many years ago, leading to her possessive behavior.

In the final scene, the family comes together to welcome the arrival of their new member, a baby girl. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as the family celebrates the new addition.

Overall, It Takes Two, Baby is a heartwarming episode that explores the challenges of growing up and dealing with change. From Ruthie’s struggle to find new friends to Simon’s disappointment with football, the episode touches upon various issues that many young people can relate to. The presence of Mrs. Bink adds an interesting element to the episode and provides a deeper insight into the Camden family dynamics. All in all, it’s a great start to the third season and leaves viewers eagerly anticipating the next episode.