Marta wasn't shocked by Ezra denying her request. She knew he would, but she still hoped deep down if the time came, he would listen. When Ezra sat up, his back to Marta, Marta wanted to reach out and touch him, but thought against it. Marta has learned that Ezra's passion made him unreachable, momentarily at least. Ezra seemed to declare his love and concern for her more in his rages than when he was calm. But Marta knew better than to touch him or try and calm him. At this point, it was best for him to express his feelings. 

She was concerned though when he stood up and started pacing. This was more movement his body could handle at the moment, but Marta didn't dare stop him. She did perch herself on the edge of the bed, so if he started to stumble, she could help catch him. He would definitely be sore and exhausted after this. Marta did perk up when she heard the word children leave Ezra's mouth. She bit down on her lip to keep from smiling. She didn't want Ezra to think she wasn't taking this seriously, but when he spoke of children, even if the subject matter was something she hoped never happened, it made Marta feel warm inside. Ezra was always so sure his life would end soon, that he would not live beyond the next few years. But children was a future that would require living longer than that. It meant Ezra has at least thought about it, that means he may have a bit of hope deep down. Marta did not want to say anything on the subject matter, but she felt her hope strengthening again. After the day she had today, and days like when she watched Ezra be beat almost to death, her hope dwindled. But that comment brought some of it back. 

Once Ezra had said his peace, and was leaning against the wall, Marta got up and walked slowly over to him, to gauge if he was ok with being touched yet. She walked up, wrapping her arms around his neck and held him close, not saying a word. She did not like setting Ezra off on such a passionate tangent, but his emotions were big. He could not be subtle, which is one of the many reasons she loved him. He didn't hold anything back. Pulling back, she stayed in his arms and gave him a small smile. "You are a stubborn fool Ezra Baer, but I love you so much."

She leaned over to give him a kiss. Unbeknownst to them, Ezra's parents had heard majority of Ezra's rant. They had come up and heard Ezra's loud voice. They got nervous something was wrong, but when they listened and heard how he declared so much of himself for Marta, the couple looked at each other with sad eyes. They were beginning to understand more and more than Marta was not just an infatuation and she wasn't going anywhere. They were accepting her, and realizing that she really was a sweet girl and she was being honest about her desire to become a Jew. Once they heard the commotion in the room settle, they pretended to close the door and act like they just entered for the first time. Edith called, "Dinner will be ready in thirty minutes!" and she went into the kitchen.

Abe walked into the bedroom, frowning when he saw Ezra standing, but also felt a little pride that his son was so strong. But none of those thoughts showed on his face. "Time to bathe son" he said as he started gathering the necessary items. 

Marta knew that it meant she had to leave, so she gave Ezra a gentle kiss, leaving the room and closing the door behind her. She walked over to the kitchen and began helping Edith without a word, cutting up carrots for the stew she was making. Edith looked at the girl, truly looked at her, and let out a sign. Her son could have picked worse she thought. She put down the spoon she was using to stir the stew and turned to Marta.

"Marta, dear, I think it is time we take you to see Rabbi Lincoln" she said.

Marta's eyes widened and a smile spread across her lips, "Oh do you mean it Mrs. Baer? That would be amazing!"

In the bedroom, Abe started to help Ezra undress, but before he did, he sat his son down on the bed. "Son, I think it is time we discuss some arrangements. I think it is time for me to meet with Atalia's mother and explain that things have changed and you cannot marry Atalia anymore." He waited to gauge his son's reaction.