A very romantic engagement

A/N I would again like to thank hippogriff-tamer for being my beta. I hope you enjoy the story.

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Nineteen year old Tracy Turnblad sighed happily about how she had the perfect relationship with the one and only Link Larkin for two years. He had caught many a girls' eye but she was the one he had chosen to be with. She knew that they would only grow to love each other more every day. When she was sick he would always nurse her back to health. He would often bring chocolates and or flowers when he picked her up for a date. They went out almost every night and hardly ever fought. When they did they would kiss and make up usually within an hour then it was off to the nearest bedroom. Once a dancer on the show turned eighteen they usually left to pursue other interests. Tracy was no exception. Once she turned eighteen she became Corny's co-host. Link became the show's producer. June tenth was a really special day for Tracy because it was her birthday. Link had promised her a big surprise. He had also promised to take her to the smoke house which was her favorite restaurant and Link had never broken a promise to her. Her birthday fell on a Saturday so Tracy slept until noon. She got up and dressed before going downstairs.

"Morning ma," Tracy said as she found her way to the kitchen.

"Morning hun happy birthday."

"Thanks."

She opened the fridge and took out roast beef, cheese, a jar of pickles, and a coke. She then grabbed a few slices of bread and a bag of chips from the pantry. She placed a bunch on a plate then made the sandwiches before putting two pickles on a plate with it. Taking the plate she sat down and ate.

"Do you have any special plans for your birthday?"

"Yes Link promised me a big surprise, and he also taking me to the smoke house for dinner."

"That sounds wonderful hun. Have fun."

"We will."

Tracy finished eating and took her plate to the sink.

"Ma, are there any brownies left?"

"Two would you like them?"

"Yes please."

"All right would you like them ala mode?"

"Sure."

Edna heated up the brownies before putting a scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate sauce on it. She brought the delectable dessert to Tracy.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

Tracy finished her dessert. She looked at her watch which told her it was about 12:30. She had forty-five minutes before Link was to arrive so she went to her room to get ready. The first thing she did was put on her dress. She then did makeup, applying a soft pink gloss to her lips. She then moved to her hair, spraying hairspray on it. When she was almost finished she heard the doorbell. Tracy still need to finish but she knew Link wouldn't mind waiting a couple extra minutes.

"Hello Link," Edna said as she allowed him in.

"Hi Mrs. Turnblad," he responded. He was holding a bouquet of roses.

"So I hear you're taking Tracy to dinner tonight," she continued.

He nervously fiddled with his jacket button. "Yes ma'am. To the smokehouse."

"I bet that you two will have a lovely time."

Link nodded.

"Are you alright Link? You look nervous."

"I'm alright. Well actually I have a question I'd like to ask you and Mr. Turnblad if he's around."

" He's downstairs at the shop. I could get him if you'd like."

"No that's ok," Link told her.

Edna nodded. "Alright, what is it that you'd like to ask me?"

"Mrs. Turnblad, can I have permission to propose to your daughter?"

"Oh my! Of course you can!" she practically screamed as she hugged him.

"Tracy told me you have a big surprise for her is that it ?" she added.

"No, but I am planning on doing it next month."

"All right."

Tracy walked down the stairs a moment later. Link was quickly by her side. He held her close and French kissed her.

"Happy birthday angel."

He handed her the flowers.

"Thanks Linky what is my surprise?"

"You'll see. Are you ready to go?"

"Let me put my flowers in a vase then I will be."

Tracy walked to the kitchen and found a vase. She ran the tap filling the vase with water before placing the flowers in it. Link put a blindfold on her once she set the vase on the table.

"Linky!" she shouted.

"I'll help you to the car and when we get to where I'm taking you it'll come off."

Tracy smiled and nodded. She was extremely curious as to what Link was up to. He gently helped her to his car before getting in it himself. He then drove for a few minutes before parking. He helped her out of the car and guided her into a store. Right away she heard dogs barking.

"Link I hear dogs are we at a pound or something?"

"Or something."

He untied the blindfold and she glanced around.

"Oh Linky we're at a pet store."

He grinned. "Why don't you pick out a puppy?"

Tracy immediately went over to puppy pen. A black cocker spaniel ran over to her with his eyes pleading her to take him home. He playfully barked as she scratched his stomach. He licked her hand.

"I want this guy."

"All right."

He handed her an envelope.

"This goes with the puppy."

"Thanks. You know I've always wanted a puppy!" she said hugging him.

She opened the envelope to find a gift certificate to the pet store. She used it to buy stuff like toys, treats, bones, food, a dog bed, a collar, and a leash after telling the salesgirl which puppy she wanted. Link helped her carry everything to the car.

"Don't forget you need to take me home to get ready for my birthday dinner."

"I won't so what are you going to name your dog?" Link asked.

"I was thinking Marley after Jacob Marley. A Christmas Carol has always been her favorite book and he was her favorite character in it."

He smiled. "I should have known. So where is Marley going to sleep at night?"

"In bed with me of course."

"He is a lucky dog."

Tracy kissed hiss cheek. "Don't you think that's a cute name for him?"

"Very."

She turned to the puppy. "Do you like the name Marley?"

He licks her hand.

"I'll take that as a yes."

Link drove Tracy and Marley home. They allowed Marley to sniff around the yard. He helped Tracy carry everything upstairs. She followed with Marley in her arms.

He put the food, bed, and toys inside the door before leaning over and capturing Tracy's lips. "Bye cutie I'll see you at six."

"See you then handsome."

"Did you have a good time with Link?" Edna asked coming into the room. She stopped when she saw Marley. Tracy put him down and he walked up to her wagging his tail.

Edna bent down and scratched his head. "Oh you're so cute what's your name?"

"Marley." Tracy answered.

"That's a pretty name."

"I agree. Link bought him for me."

"Isn't that sweet."

"It was definitely a nice surprise. I'm going to take Marley out back."

"It certainly was. All right hun."

Tracy headed out back with Marley. The minute they got out Marley inspected the back yard. They play for about half an hour before returning indoors. Tracy relaxed for awhile before getting ready. She put on an alluringly beautiful blue dress. The clock struck five when she finished. She headed downstairs to wait for Link. While she was waiting, she fed Marley. At six, Link knocked at the door. Tracy opened it for him.

He captured her lips in a deep kiss. "Hey cutie, are you ready to go?"

"I am. Ma will you watch Marley till I get back?"

" Absolutely hun."

"Let's go then," he said.

Link escorted Tracy to the car and opened the door for her. After she was in he closed the door and walked over to the driver's side. Twining their fingers he drove them to the smoke house. They were shown to their table and given menus. They both ordered smokehouse burgers with extra cheese, and sauce with fries.

"Angel I was thinking maybe we could go back to my place after dinner and spend some quality time together."

She French kissed him. "Do you even have to ask."

He smiled. "I have your birthday goody bag, and another small gift to give you at home."

"More gifts? Linky you spoil me."

"I just want to make your birthday special."

She leaned over and kissed him again. "It already is special."

They finished eating their dinner. The waitress saw the empty plates and walked over to them.

"Did either of you save room for dessert?" she asked.

"Yes I'll take a slice of chocolate pie," Tracy said.

Link nodded. "And I'll have a slice of pecan pie."

"Good choices."

She took their orders and soon returned with the pies. They ate their desserts and Link paid. They walked hand and hand to the car before Link drove to his apartment. They were greeted by Link's lab Julia.

"Hey girl," Link said scratching her head. She licked his hand.

Tracy did the same. "Hey Julia I have a new pal for you to meet tomorrow."

"Wait right here, and I'll be right back with your gifts."

"I'll be right here."

Link exited and reentered with a bag, and a gift. Tracy opened the gift first to find a very enticing pair of red lingerie.

"I already have plenty of these, I don't need another."

He gave her a wicked smile. "You look awfully tempting in lingerie Trace."

She giggled. "Oh Linky, that's so sweet. I don't think I'm that tempting."

He swept her into a French kiss. "Yes you are."

Tracy opened her goody bag discovering hairspray, perfume, chocolates, a card, and a stuffed dog. She read the card. It read-

Tracy,

You grow more beautiful with each passing year. Happy Birthday Angel!

Love,

Link

"Want to enjoy some 'quality time' together?"

"Let me slip into my lingerie first"

"All right I'll meet you in the bedroom."

Tracy went to the bathroom with the bag. Link walked to the kitchen and grabbed some candles before heading to the bedroom. He placed the candles on the nightstand and lit them. Tracy soon walked in looking very irresistible in her lingerie. Link walked over to her and kissed her neck, making her giggle.

"Well there is little cute pie you look very tempting indeed."

Tracy giggled before capturing his lips in a deep kiss.

They maneuver over to the bed, their lips never parting. Link hovered atop of Tracy as they helped one another discard of their clothing. Link took a condom out of his nightstand and put it on. He began kissing every inch of her face and neck causing her to giggle. Next he nibbled on it also causing her to giggle. He then moved to her ear, nibbling on it. This caused her to whimper. Next he licked it causing her to growl. He then placed kisses down her body pausing at her breast to nibble on them causing her to whimper once again. He also licked them causing her to moan happily before pinching them to make her gasp. Then he squeezed them before placing kisses all along her arm.

Tracy moaned. "Oh Linky."

Tracy then rolled over so that she was on top. She rubbed Link's inner thigh, making him whimper. She moved to Link's neck placing kisses on it before sucking on Link's ear. He moaned at her lips on his ear. Next she ran her tongue over Link's mouth. He opened it knowing it meant one of two things both of which he loved. Next she began to nibble on his lower lip causing him to whimper. They continued their ministrations for a while. Before falling asleep they blew out the candles. Once the flames were out they lay down in each others arms and fell in a peaceful slumber. Tracy woke up very early the next morning, and went into the kitchen Julia followed.

"Morning girl," she said as she bent down and scratched her.

Julia jumped up and licked her. Tracy made chocolate chip pancakes and sausage which was Link's favorite breakfast. She fed Julia while she waited for the sausages to cook. Once it was done she put it on a tray with two glasses of juice then headed to his bedroom. He was still asleep so she kneeled down and gently kissed his lips.

"Good morning Linky here is your breakfast."

He awoke and kissed her back, pulling her close. "Thanks doll you're so thoughtful to make my favorite breakfast in bed."

She shrugged. "I wanted to do it."

They started to eat.

"Want to stay in bed longer?"

"Would that involve kissing?"

"It would."

"I'd love two."

At noon Link dropped Tracy off at her house

He kissed her. "Bye cutie I'll see you later."

"All right handsome."

Tracy walked inside. Marley greeted her.

"Hey buddy have you been a good boy?"

Marley licked her hand.

"He's been a great boy. The real question should be where were you last night?" Edna said.

"After dinner Link, and I went back to his apartment for awhile and we fell asleep."

"I thought you had more sense then to sleep with a crooner, but I was wrong."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't let it happen again."

"I won't where did Marley sleep?"

"In bed with your father and I."

Link invited Tracy over for dinner. Tracy loved going to Link's for dinner because he was a great cook. She took Marley with her so that he could meet Julia. When they got to the apartment Tracy knocked on the door. Julia heard it and wagged her tail. She also barked.

"I hear it girl."

Link opened the door, and let them in.

"Julia I'd like for you to meet my dog Marley."

The dogs sniffed each other and began to chase each other around the apartment.

"I think these two will be friends," Link said.

"So do I. So what's for dinner?"

"Burgers, fries, and cherry pie."

"Yum."

July tenth was a Tuesday. Link had decided he would propose on the fourteenth. He had the ring already. He also decided he was going to do it at Sofia's, a really romantic Italian restaurant. Link wanted to do something special so he went by to see the manager. When he got there he asked for him.

"I'm Mr. Bonds how may I help you?" he was a tall man with a prominent jaw line.

"I am going to propose to the most attractive girl in the world here on the fourteenth and I want to do something really special so I was wondering if you can give me a hand with what I'd like to do?"

"Absolutely what would you like to do?"

"I want to be creative so I wanted to write 'Will you marry me' inside a dessert menu."

"That's certainly one I haven't heard before. Let me find out who your waiter will and I'll be right back."

Link nodded. Mr. Bonds walked over to a young blonde haired man. He whispered something to him and together they walked back over to Link.

"Craig here will be your waiter Saturday.

"Your plan sounds so romantic," he told him.

"So you want to have it written in the dessert menu?"

"Yes."

"Let me grab a menu and we can write up the proposal for your girlfriend," he said smiling.

At the end of the visit everything was set for Saturday.

Saturday July fourteenth arrived. Tracy woke up about 11:30 and went downstairs. She ha d lunch and had put her plate in the sink when the phone rang.

"Hello."

"Morning beautiful," Link said.

"Morning Linky so what do you want to do tonight?"

"I made us a 6:15 reservation at Sofia's."

"Can we go another night instead because I don't have anything fancy enough to wear?"

"No I have something really special planned."

"Besides you'd look gorgeous in a paper sack."

"Linky you're something else."

"But you love me anyway."

"I do. I'll find something don't worry."

"Great I'll pick you up at six."

"See you then."

Tracy hung up the phone and called Penny's.

"Hello."

"Hey Pen can you meet me in the food court of the mall in half an hour because I really need your help?"

"Sure you aren't in any trouble are you?"

"No."

They talked for a few more minutes before Tracy called Amber.

"Amber can you meet Penny and I in the food court of the mall?"

"Of course. When?"

"In half an hour."

"Is everything all right?"

"Yes, I just really need your help."

"I'll see you in half an hour."

Tracy hung the phone up and went to her room to finish getting ready. She found Amber and Penny waiting at a table when she arrived.

"What's the big emergency?" Amber asked.

"What's the problem?" Penny added.

"Link is taking me to Sofia's tonight and he never takes me anywhere fancy, but on special occasions so I think he is going to propose."

"In that case you really need our help," Amber said

"Oh my gosh! We need to get you a dress, nice hair do, the works," Penny agreed.

"Thanks guys what order shall we do the stuff in?"

"How about dress shopping, shoe shopping, then beauty parlor?" Amber suggested.

Tracy nodded. "All right. That sounds like a plan."

"What time is Link picking you up?" Penny asked

"Six," Tracy answered.

"We better get started then," Amber said looking at her watch.

"Yeah. So dresses first."

They headed into the dress shop. Penny almost immediately picked up a very sexy dark blue dress that was more revealing than Tracy was used to wearing.

"Go on try it on," Penny said.

"I don't want to wear something so revealing."

"You need something that he can't keep his eyes off."

"Oh all right, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with strangers looking at my body."

She went to dressing room and a few minutes later returned wearing the dress.

"Perfect," Penny said.

"I must admit I hated the idea at first, but I fell in love with it when I tried it on."

"Let's get it then," Amber said.

Tracy nodded her head in agreement.

Tracy paid for the dress then they went to the shoe store and found matching shoes. They then went to the beauty parlor. Upon walking in Tracy went up to the clerk.

"How may I help you ma'am?" the clerk asked.

"I need to get my hair done."

"All right sit down and I'll send over an available hairstylist."

Tracy did so and a minute later a hairstylist went over to the clerk.

"Who's next?" she asked.

The clerk pointed to Tracy and the hairstylist went over to her.

"Are you ready?" she asked Tracy.

"Yes," Tracy answered.

They headed over to the sink. Tracy was seated between Noreen, and Doreen.

"Hey girls, Tracy said.

"Hey," they greeted.

"Are you two getting your hair done for your double date tonight?"

"Yes," Doreen answered.

"What are you and Link up to tonight?" Noreen asked.

"He's taking me to Sofia's and something tells me he is going to propose."

"For your sake I hope he does," Noreen told her.

"If not he'll do it very soon because he is madly in love with you," Doreen added.

The three had their hair washed.

"What would you like done?" the hairstylist asked Tracy as she started on her hair.

"A French twist, but only using the side pieces."

"Not a problem," the hairstylist said.

She started on Tracy's hair.

"Do you have any special plans for tonight?" the hairstylist asked

"Yes my boyfriend is taking me to Sofia's tonight, and something tells me he is going to propose."

"I wish my boyfriend would propose or take me to a fancy restaurant."

"How long have you been dating him?"

"Ten years."

"Wow that's a long time."

"I know how long have you been with your boyfriend?"

"Two years, but I had a crush in him the two years before that."

The hairstylist finished Tracy's hair.

"We're done."

Tracy got up and walked past Noreen and Doreen on her way out. They were also getting French twist done to their hair.

"Good luck tonight," Noreen said.

"Thanks Noreen!" Tracy said.

Tracy walked out to the waiting room, paid, and together with Amber and Penny left.

"She never finished your French twist," Amber said.

"I asked her to only do using the sides because I have a few things I want to do when I see Link to try to get the deal done, and flicking my hair is one of them."

"Let's go back to your house and we'll help you get ready," Amber said.

"Thanks guys. I don't know what I would have done without you."

They got back to Turnblad's at five.

"We still have an hour," Amber said.

"Plenty of time to do what's needed," Penny added.

"Ma let's us know when Link gets here."

"All right hun."

They went up to Tracy's room. Marley followed and lay down on the bed. First they painted Tracy's nails blue, her favorite color, before doing her makeup. She then put on the dress and shoes. She also put on the necklace Link gave her for Christmas and the diamond earrings that he gave her for their anniversary.

"Girls Link is here."

"Were coming," Tracy said.

They appeared at the top of the steps. Penny and Amber mouthed good luck to her before she started down them.

"Thanks girls, Tracy told them. She gave them a smile.

Tracy came down the stairs. Link's eyes widened as he beheld Tracy coming down the stairs. She was dressed in a knee length blue dress that accentuated all the parts that Link loved about her body. He immediately went to her side and pulled her to him for a passionate kiss.

She batted her eyes lashes as she flicked her hair. She also gave him a flirtatious giggle. "I take it papa likes."

"No papa love."

"Good."

"We better get going."

"I am not letting you go anywhere dressed like that young lady. Edna said stopping them.

"Come on ma I'm 19, I'm not a child anymore and I can wear what I want," Tracy told her.

"Yes you're right, but just remember what you just said when something bad
happens," Edna retorted.

Tracy and Link walk out to his car and he opened the door for her. She gave him a quick kiss before sliding in. He got in the driver's side and drove to the restaurant. As Tracy walked by the other tables other men started drooling at her. Once they sat at their table their waiter came over to them.

"Evening folks what can I get you to drink?"

"I'll have a cherry coke," Tracy said.

"So will I," Link said.

Craig, their waiter, walked away. A minute later the hostess seated a couple who appear to be in their late twenties to early thirties next to them. The guy sat facing Tracy. He took one look at her and couldn't take his eyes off of her.

"Linky I don't feel comfortable with strangers staring at me and all of the men around the table are staring at me."

"It's your fault for choosing such an alluring dress."

"It was Penny's idea."

"Bill honey what are you staring at?" the woman at the next table asked.

"Nothing," he replied.

The woman looked back and noticed Tracy.

"Oh yeah, nothing right? I'd look better in that dress."

"No you wouldn't because you aren't nearly as attractive as she is."

" We're through!" she said angrily.

She reached across the table before storming out of the restaurant. Link went over to the guy.

"What just happened?"

"She just broke up with me."

"You'll find somebody else," Link told him.

"You will," Tracy agreed.

Link sat back down with Tracy as Craig came over with their drinks and some bread.

"Are you ready to order?" he asked

They both nodded.

"What can I get for you?"

"I'll have the lasagna. Tracy said"

"And I'll have the veal parmigiana "

"I'll go put the order in."

Tracy and Link each grabbed a piece of bread.

"Want to dance angel."

"I'd love to."

Link led Tracy to the dance floor. He held her close as they began to move
with the music. He leaned down and captured her lips. She kissed him back but
when he tried to deepen it she pulled back leaving him with a confused look.
She smiled before turning around. She pressed herself up against him and
started swaying to the music. He was shocked but soon moved along with her.
She turned and grazed his arm with her chest sending an electric bolt
throughout his entire body. He cupped her cheek and kissed her passionately
before letting his hand fall to her waist. On the way down he gently squeezed
her breast an she moved closer to him as his arms encircled her waist. Hers
went to rest on his shoulders as they continued to dance. Tracy leaned up and
captured his lips again. His tongue grazed her lower lip and she gladly gave
him entrance. While they are dancing there were men whistling at Tracy. Then they headed back to the table.

"I'm going to the bathroom Link said."

He walked away. Two drunken best friends got up at the same time.

"Where do you think you are going?" the first man asked.

"To ask the gorgeous woman out."

"If anybody asks her out it will be me."

"Oh yeah."

They began fighting. As the two guys fought the guy from the next table walked over to Tracy.

"Yo baby my name is Bill want to go out sometime?"

"I'm sorry Bill, but your two years too late."

"What a shame. Here is my number incase you change your mind."

He handed Tracy a card. Link saw him hand her the card as he returned from the bathroom.

"What did the guy want?"

"He was asking me out."

"You told him no right?"

"Of course! You know I love you more then words can say."

She reached over and kissed Link.

"I love you that much too cutie."

Link walked over to the guy.

"I know you're hurt, but I'd appreciate it if you'd stay away from my girlfriend."

" I will unless she wants me around."

"She doesn't."

Link sat back down.

"I don't think he'll be bothering you anymore."

"Thanks Linky."

"You're welcome. Want to go back to my place after were through here?"

"I'd love to."

"Great I can't wait to get you out of your dress."

"I bet."

Craig returned with their food.

"Would either of you like extra cheese, or black pepper?"

"Some of both," Tracy said.

"Me too," Link told him.

He gives them both.

"Can I have some more cherry coke?" Tracy asked.

"Of course."

He walked away.

"Cutie want to go on a picnic lunch tomorrow?" Link asked.

"That sounds wonderful!" Tracy replied.

The waiter returned with Tracy's drink and noticed that Link's drink was low.

"Would you like some more two sir."

"Please."

She left and returned with Link's drink. When they are finished the waiter comes over, finding their plates empty

"Did either of you save room for dessert?" he asked.

"I did," Tracy answered

"So did I," Link agreed. He was starting to get nervous. Craig winked at him before leaving.

He soon returned with a desert menu and put it on the table.

"Ladies first," Link said.

Tracy opened the menu and her eyes widen.

"Yes Linky I'll marry you."

She reached over and French kissed him. He kissed her back before taking a very expensive ring out of his pocket and putting it on Tracy's finger. He glances at it before kissing her hand. He then gave the bandleader a nod. He went up to the mike and said "Here's a special request made by Link for his beautiful new fiancé Tracy. And folks he just proposed tonight."

Everyone applauded and some of the women go "awe how sweet!" Craig returned with the real dessert menu and they ordered a chocolate brownie sundae. He left and soon returned with it.

"Cutie, want to come to family dinner with my parents tomorrow night? That would be the perfect time to tell them about our engagement."

"All right."

They finished their sundae and Link paid. They walk had in hand to the car. Link drove to his apartment where make out for a few hours. Around midnight Link dropped Tracy off.

"Bye angel I'll pick you up at noon."

"See you then handsome."

Tracy went inside and took her shoes off. She tiptoed to the kitchen got a dog treat, and tiptoed to her parent's room to get Marley before he could fall asleep with her parents when they went to bed. Upon seeing her he jumped off the bed and followed her to her room. He jumped on the bed while Tracy put on her night gown. She got her diary and wrote about the evening so she would never forget it. She then turned the light out and went to bed.

About eleven o' clock the next morning Marley woke her up wanting breakfast. She got up and walked into the kitchen where she found Edna.

"Morning hun how did last night go?"

"It was amazing! Link asked me to marry him."

"How'd he propose?"

""He had 'Will you marry me' written in a dessert menu."

"That's so romantic. I've never heard of anyone doing that before."

Tracy smiled. "Link's very creative."

"Can I see the ring?"

Tracy showed it to her.

"It's so beautiful."

"It is."

"Would you like lunch hun?"

"I am going on a picnic with Link."

"Have fun."

"We will."

Tracy fed Marley, then packed roast beef and cheese sandwiches, chips, apples, and brownies to eat, and two cokes into a picnic basket. Then she got ready to go on her picnic. When she got back two hours later she found Penny and Amber waiting for her.

"So did it happen?" Amber asked.

"Yes, and it was so romantic."

She held her hand up so the ring was visible.

"How did he ask you?" Penny asked.

"He had a special dessert menu made up asking me."

"Oh how romantic," Amber said.

"It was."

"Was there dancing?" Penny asked.

"Yes. He apparently asked the band to play our song. I guess he knew what my answer was going to be."

"We all knew that you'd say yes Trace," Amber told her.

"I can't believe you're getting married!" Penny said hugging her.

"I know, isn't great?"

When Tracy and Link arrived at the studio the next day Noreen, and Doreen ran up to Tracy.

"Hey girls," Tracy greeted.

"Hey how did dinner go?" Doreen asked.

"Fantastic."

She held her hand out so the ring was visible.

"You're so lucky," Noreen said.

"It'll happen for you someday."

Noreen and Doreen walked away and Corny came up to Tracy.

"Hey Tracy how was your weekend."

Great Link asked to marry him Saturday night."

"Congrats Trace. Do you want to make an announcement on air? I think the council members and fans out there would like to know this news."

"Sure."

As the show was wrapping up Corny looked to Tracy.

"Tracy I hear something special happened to you this weekend," Corny said.

"Indeed it did Corny. Link asked me to marry him."

All of the council members applauded.

"Can we see the ring?" Inez asked.

"Of course!" she replied letting Inez take her hand and look at the ring.

"How'd he propose?" Theresa, a brunette a year younger than Inez inquired.

"Where'd he do it?" Sharon, the newest member asked.

Tracy smiled. "At a restaurant called Sofia's and he had a special dessert menu made up asking me."

"That's a nice restaurant," Will, a blonde haired boy Inez's age told them.

"I wish a boy would do that for me one day," Theresa added.

"Did he bend down on one knee?" Becky asked.

"No, but he didn't need to," Tracy answered.

"I think he should've gotten down on one knee," Jamie, a small brown eyed girl said.

"Well guys that's enough questions for now," Corny said. He looked into the camera. "But we'll see you all tomorrow on The Corny Collins Show."

Tracy walked off stage after answering a few more questions. She found Link waiting wit h a coke.

"You did amazing today angel."

He French kissed Tracy. She reciprocated and soon their lips were inseparable. When they came up for air Tracy took the coke.

"Thanks Linky."

"You're welcome cutie."