Blink's Proposal

Blink ran down to Irving Hall,"Hey there Blink, are you here to look for a ring?"

"Yeah Medda, I really appreciate you sale'n me one of yours" started Blink,"Is neva done dis' before, Medda can you help me?"

"Sure Blink," Medda had alot of golden rings, Medda picked up a ring that Blink hadn't noticed,'this one is me favorate, I think Ama would like this Blink."

"Yeah, it's perfect," said Blink.

"It was my mothers ring, and this was the ring my father were," Started Medda,"You Newsies is just like family to me, like me own children."

Blink had a worried look on his face,"Medda, I just thought about something."

"What's that, hun?" asked Medda.

"If she says yes, I don't have much money, newsies don't make enough to support a family, Ama had two thousand but she gave it to Oscar, She didn't want it 'cause then she wouldn't feel right sale'n papes if she knew she had money already" began Blink, "that's why I love her, she doesn't care 'bout money, I can't be a newsie if I want to give Ama a life she deserves."

"You know what Blink, I could use some one to help protect me for when I'm not on stage,but," continued Medda,"they would have to be here all the time."

Medda theater had alot of extra rooms, and two full apartments," How would you like to work here Blink, you can live in one of the full apartments, and when Ama marries you, she can come live here to, I'll pay you and let you live in the apartment on the third floor, right below mine."

"Really Medda, how much will the apartment cost?" asked Blink.

"Nothing, just think of it as a wedding gift from your mother Medda," said Medda, she has been the closest thing to a mother he had, and especially Blink was like a son to her, "Good luck hun!" called Medda as Blink took off.

Blink saw Ama and Crutchy sitting down in the square.

"Hi Crutchy," said Blink," Ama can I talk with you for a minute?"

"Of course," said Ama standing up and walking to the opposite side of the statue.

Blink knelt down on one knee,"Ama you know I love you right?"

"Yes I never thought I could love someone as much as you," answered Ama.

Blink smiled," Ama," Blink began taking the ring out of his pocket,"will you spend the rest of your life with me, as my wife?"

"Yes Blink," began Ama,"I will."

"Crutchy come here!" called Blink.

"Whats wrong?"asked Crutchy as he came over to Ama.

"Ama and I, are getting married,"said Blink grinning, Ama held out her hand as Blink slipped the ring on her finger.

"Blink that is a beautiful ring," said Crutchy,"your go'n be me brother."

When Ama and Blink were at Central Park Blink practiced saying Amas soon to be married name," Mrs. Trey Parker."

"Sounds wonderful, Mrs. Trey Parker," repeated Ama.

"Ama yous don't have to worry 'bout money or a place to stay," began Blink," Is got a job for Medda as a bodyguard."

"Blink thats wonderful," began Ama holding on to Blinks hand,"I could sell papes still right?"

"I would neva ask ya to stop sale'n, or work'n," began Blink,"you are free to to do what yous want."

"So when does medda want you to start work'n?" asked Ama.

"She wants me to start work'n tommorrow night, I am suppose to move in tommorrow morn'n," started Blink,"You wanna come with me and look at the apartment tommorrow afta sell'n papes?"

"Sure can Cutie Pie, and Laura come, we are sale'n together tommorrow," said Ama.

"Yeah I was sale'n with Mush and Jack tommorrow, I wanted to see if they would help re-arrange the furniture, Medda said we can have any furniture we want from the other little rooms for our apartment,"began Blink,"are you ready to tell Laura and Cutie Pie?"

"Yeah do the guys know?" asked Ama.

"All of them know I was going to ask you, they don't know you said yes," said Blink.

"Unless Crutchy told them," said Ama laughing.

"Did Snitch know?" asked Ama.

"Yes I told him befoee I told the other guys," started Blink," He gave his blessings, I still don't like the fact he cheated on you though."

When they got to Tibbys all the guys stopped what they were doing, and the girls stared at the guy, then at Ama, and at each other.

"Well?" asked Mush.

"She said yes," shouted Blink.

Laura and Cutie Pie looked at the ring on Amas finger.

After Ama and Blink found seats at the table the questions started.

"Where are you guys going to live?" asked Boots.

"How will you afford a place to stay?" asked Daved.

"We will be living at Irving Hall!" answered Blink," Is got a job as a body guard for Medda, she is giving us a place to stay."

"You ain't sell'n no more Blink?" asked Boots a little dissapointed.

"I can't sell me whole life if I want to support Ama, and eventually a family," said Blink, trying to keep himself from crying.

Ama put her hand on Blinks back," I'll be sell'n papes still."

"So when do you move into the apartment?" asked Mush.

"Tommorrow morn'n after we sell our papes, I was wonder'n if you and Jack can help me pick furniture out, amd move what needs to be moved into the apartment." said Blink.

"Of course Blink," said Mush smiling.

"Yeah kid, I will," agreed Jack.

Blink faced Ama who was facing Cutie Pie and talking.

"Crutchy," started Ama," Will ya give me away?"

Crutchy looked surprised,".......of course sis, thats what Is for."

Ama took a sip' of Blinks soda,"Sorry I was thirsty just needed a sip."

Blink just stared at Ama as if her words were a love spell for him.

"I'll get my own," continued Ama.

Race who had been sitting next to Blink slapped him in the back of his head,"She didn't rob ya blind,bum!"

"Huh," Blink looked at Race as if he ha djust woken up from a pleasant dream.

"She only took a sip," continued Race.

"She took a sip?" asked Blink.

"Yeah Ama, of your soda,bum," continued Race.

Blink looked at Ama,' You could have a sip, I don't care."

Ama smiled at him,"You know what I changed my mind, I'm not thirsty,"Ama reached for Blinks hand,"Thanks for offering though," said Ama teasingly.

Everyone started laughing.

"What's so funny?" asked Blink to Ama.

"You know what, I'm getting hungry now, lets order now," said Ama.

"Want me to order for you, what would you like?" asked Blink.

"Chicken Noodle Soup," said Ama.

Blink stared at Ama, not paying attention to the waiter standing behind him.

"What can I get for you two?" asked the waiter.

"Yeah two will be great, sir," answered Blink still staring at Ama.

"Two what?" asked the waiter.

"Do you want the same as me?" asked Ama looking back and fourth between the waiter and Blink,"You want two soups?'

"Yes I will get the soups," said Blink getting out of his seat.

"Blink!" began Ama taking a hold of Blinks hand,"Blink, why don't you let the waiter do his job."

"You see mister, I get payed for bringing your food," began the waiter,"all you have to do is tell me what you want, and I bring it to you. Now what do you want?"

Blink looked at the waiter as if he appeared out of no where,"Chicken Noodle Soup, and Steak and fries please."

"Thank you, sir." said the waiter.

"They need to let the person know they are there, those waiters," complained Blink.

"You are so right, Kid!" teased Jack.

"He's in love," said Laura.

"Blink can you get some water for me?" asked Ama.

"Yeah I will," Blink got up and got the waiter,"Heres the waiter!"

"She wants water Blink, not the waiter!" said Race.

Blink looked at Ama seriously,"Ama I could have gotten the water for you, you didn't need the waiter."

"You are so right Blink, I don't know what I was thinking," said Ama trying to hold back the laughter.

Blink returned with the water,"Here you go, doll."

"Thanks," said Ama.

"So Ama when do you plan on getting married?" asked Cutie Pie.

"When do we plan on getting married ,Blink?" asked Ama,

"No," said Blink out of no where.

"No what?" asked Race.

"No I dont want soup," answered Blink.

"Thats good, 'cause you didn't order soup," said Race sarcasticly.

"Blink lets go outside and get some fresh air," said Crutchy leading the way.

"Oh my goodness," began Ama,"I never seen him like that before, he looked at me as if I gaven him a magic love spell."

"He's probably excited," began Jack," I mean it aint easy popping the big question.'

"Yeah 'cause in the guys mind, there is always the thought of a girl saying no," began Mush,"It's like a pape you wont know til' that moment what the headline will be."

"Yeah!" agreed Les and Boots.

All the older newies looked at the two young ones and laughed.

"Blink look at my sister in there," said Crutchy outside of Tibbys,"Why were you acting like that in there, everytime she answered questions or even talked?"

"I was thinking about how she was going to be me wife," answered Blink.

"Are you happy to be moving into your, and Amas first place together?" asked Crutchy.

"Yeah I am," began Blink,"Oh Crutchy, I am going to do the best that I could do to give Ama a good life."

"I know you will," began Crutchy," I liked Snitch but I always knew he wasn't the one for my sister, I know you are the one Blink."

The two guys were hugging when Ama peeked outside the door," Trey our foods ready."

"Is Trey your real name?" asked Crutchy before they went inside.

"Yeah, but only she could call me Trey," began Blink,"What did ya think her married name was go'n to be, Mrs.Kid Blink?

"Well," started Crutchy,"I gues so, just I never knew your real name before, and I gues I never asked either."

The two guys went inside laughing at the thought of Mrs.Kid Blink.

Blink took his spot next to Ama,"Ama, I don't think I can stand livie'n in the apartment alone for a long time, lets get married tommorrow, so that way we's can get the apartment ready as man and wife, Medda says she knows a guy who can marry us at Irving Hall, she said the man is there every morn'n til' noon, she said she can get him to marry us , you know if you want to get married tommorrow morn'n, what do you say?"

Ama looked at the Newsies staring at her waiting for the answer.

"I say yes," answered Ama.

All the newsies Cheered.

The next morning Ama got help putting on a white dress that Medda had given her. Laura, Cutie Pie, and Ama were all at Irving Hall getting ready to walk down the isle.

"Medda can you find two dresses that match for Laura, and Cutie Pie?" asked Ama, while Laura started to help Ama get the girdle around her waist.

"Sure I have two pink dresses in my chest, you girls see which fits you," said Medda as Ama was holding on to the bed pole, while Medda made the girdle tighter,"Okay hun, now wes ready for the dress," Medda handed Ama the dress.

"You ladies look beautiful," said Medda as she helped Ama out her hair up,"play the music, Crutchy come get the bride!"

After Laura, Cutie Pie, Jack, and Mush took there spots, all the Newsies stood up and watched Ama walk down the isle with Crutchy.

Crutchy wispered in Amas ear and by the time she reached Blink, she was in tears,

After the couple said there I dos, and when they were finished kissing, Medda started the show. During the show Blink took Ama upstairs and carried her through the thrush-hall.

"You look beautiful Mrs.Parker," said Blink.

"Im in so much pain, but I am so happy," Ama held on to Blinks arm as she took off her shoes,"lil' better."

The apartment had two rooms, an open kitchen, an open sitting room, and a bathroom.

"Can't believe how big this place is," said Ama,"Wheres our room?"

"It's through the double doors, and the guest room is through the single door," answered Blink.

"I want to go see our bedroom," said Ama walking towards the open double doors, "you com'n Trey?"

"Yes here I am," said Blink.

Ama shut the doors behind blink,"Can you help me get my girdle off?"

"Ama I don't," Blink started," wait a sec, your me wife."

"Yes I am," said Ama turning her back to Blink and lifting her hair from covering the girdle.

"This thing sure does look painful, doll," said Blink as he untied the one lace that was keeping the girdle wrapped around her,"I got it off for you, would you like help with anything else?"

Ama faced Blink ,"I can take the rest off on me own hun, unless you want to help take the rest off."

Blink slid his fingers to the strap of the slip, pulling them gently off her shoulders which caused the rest of the slip to fall to her ankles," you are beautiful Mrs. Parker, I may be the luckiest man on earth right now," Blink took off his coat and tie and slid his fingers up and down her spine, Ama slowly started to unbutton blinks shirt, when she got the shirt off Blink took off his pants," Well at least you were comfortable today'" said Ama.

Blink managed to get his pants underpants off , while kissing his wife, Ama backed into the bed. When Blink realized the bed was right behind Ama he gently laid Ama back. After the two newly weds made love, they went to sleep holding each other.

Ama got up early and made breakfast before she had to leave for work, and so Blink would have something to eat.

"Good morn'n, doll," greeted Blink sleeply sitting down at the table.

"Hey, did you sleep good last night?" asked Ama.

"Definiately, It was nice having you in my arms when I fell asleep, just wished I woke up with you in my arms also, what smells so good?" asked Blink standing up and wrapping his arms around Amas waist,"Where are you going today?"

"Sale'n papes," started Ama," Sit down so we can eat, okay." She carried the two plates over to the table with Blink still hold'n on to her.

"Come on doll, we just got married yesterday," began Blink, "Do you have to go to work today?"

"Yes I do," began Ama, "honey I'll.."

"You'll what?" asked Blink grinning.

"I'll eat me breakfast," began Ama sitting down at the table,"I made bacon, eggs, and toast."

Blink moved his chair right next to Ama,"I love Bacon and eggs."

Ama finished her breakfast and went into the bedroom to get dressed, she found a pair of Blinks grey trousers and tossed them onto the bed.

"Trey where are my clothes?" asked Ama.

"I hid them from you!" said Blink standing in the open door way.

"Why?"

"Cause I dont want you to work today."

"I have too! I have promises to people that I will sell to them every day."

"We just got married."

"See then you have me to yourself for the rest of our lives, I'll get only a couple, I'll see you when I get home alright ," said Ama as she ran out the door.

"Wheres my kiss?!"

Ama ran back to the house and kissed her husband and then headded to the World Center.