This one actually turned out longer than the last. I guess the length won't be consistent like the other story chapters I have written. :D
Closing the Psych office doors for the last time. He would never go in again. 2 weeks after he had told Juliet, he told the department. He was no longer a consultant for them, it was all over the newspapers, and Psych had to be shut down.
"I'll miss this place." Shawn told Gus as he stepped back to look at the building.
"Yeah, a lot of fun memories, huh?" Gus replied, stepping back with Shawn to look at the building.
"Yeah, like, remember that time-"
"Don't start, there are too many." Gus said, "So, now what are you going to do? I mean, there's no more Psych, you aren't a consultant, what now?"
"Oh, uh, I had an idea in mind."
"Spill it."
"I don't want to spill it."
"And just why not?" Gus said, crossing his arms.
"Because it's a surprise. You'll find out later. And don't do that with your arms it makes you look funny."
"Does not!"
"Does-You know what, nevermind, I have way better things to do." Shawn started towards his motorcycle.
"Can't you give me a hint?!" Gus yelled after him.
Shawn stopped, without turning, he said, "You'll be there. Just like I promised."
He continued walking to his bike, hopped on, put on his helmet, and rode off.
Gus doesn't even know what he has planned. But it's gonna be big.
Shawn made a quick stop at his Dad's house to steal a very important item. He made sure that Henry was not there, before going in. He looked around, and found what he was looking for. He started to leave when someone called his name.
"Shawn! What do you think you're doing?" Henry asked curiously from the doorway.
Shawn quickly put the item behind his back so his dad could not see it, "Nothing, just you know, taking the time to visit my childhood home."
"Sure you are." Henry said, walking up to Shawn, and taking the item from him.
Before Shawn even knew what his father was doing, Henry already had the item, "Hey!"
"Oh, my." Henry said, looking down at the ring, "What, what, what do you want with this?"
"I, uh, isn't it obvious?" Shawn said nervously.
"No. Explain." Henry said motioning Shawn to come inside.
After they got inside, they both sat down on the sofa.
"I, uh, was planning on, uh, proposing?" Shawn said, "To, uh, Jules."
"Why, uh, are you, uh, talking like that?" Henry said, mimicking his son's way of talking.
"Dad, this is the most important time in my life. I love Jules, so, so much. I want to spent the rest of my life with her." Shawn admitted.
"I'm proud of you, son. Truly, I am." Henry said with a smile, "Now, go get her."
Shawn smiled back at Henry. He could have sworn he saw a twinkle in his eye. "Thanks for the talk, Dad. Oh, and this is a surprise. Gus doesn't know, neither does anyone else for that matter."
"Okay, I'll keep it to myself for now." Henry said.
"Thanks again, Dad." Shawn said while getting up.
He went back to his bike, first step, check. Next step, call Frank.
"Uh, hi, Frank, it's me, Shawn Spencer. I hope you aren't busy. Please call me back as soon as possible. Thanks." Shawn said as he hung up the phone. Hopefully he wouldn't have to wait a week for him, this time.
He sat down, on the bench, at the park. He was surprised when he got another call, "Hello?"
"Hello, Shawn."
"Frank?"
"You called saying you need to talk. So, what do you need to talk about."
"Um, actually, it's the same as last time."
"Marriage, huh?" Frank asked.
"Yes, sir. I would like to ask Juliet to marry me, and this time, I'm gonna do it. Do I have your blessing?" Shawn asked, he was nervous again. Shawn Spencer didn't get nervous. Until now.
"Now, Shawn. I heard about that little incident with the psychic business."
"Uh, you did?" Shawn asked.
"Oh, yes. Now, tell me why I should give you my blessing after the con you pulled on my daughter. You're just like me."
"I, uh, I still love her, Frank. I told her, first. She and I had a disagreement about it, but we got over it. I would like to spend the rest of my life with her. I have never ever felt this way towards anyone, Frank. I have never considered marriage before Juliet came along."
"Really, now?"
"Yes."
"Okay, Shawn. You've convinced me. I have to give you another chance, like, Juliet did for me, and now, you. So, you have my blessing."
"Really!?" Shawn asked almost shouting, "Oops, sorry. Really?"
"Yes, Shawn. Take care of her." And with that, Frank hung up.
Shawn smiled, he was almost there. Step two, check, now, for the final step, to find the right time to pop the question.
"Hey, Jules." Shawn smiled at his girlfriend, whom he hoped would soon be his fiance, later that afternoon, "Uh, um."
"What is it Shawn?" Juliet asked.
"I, uh," Shawn cleared his throat before continuing, "Would you like to accompany me to a nice dinner at Mario's, tonight? They have good bread."
Juliet smiled, "I would love to, Shawn Spencer. What time?"
"Uh, I could pick you up at 7:30?"
"Splendid, see you then."
The plan was coming along quite nicely. He just hoped that he wouldn't be turned down. That thought would haunt him forever.
After making a few calls to their family and friends, he was set, he called in a reservation for Mario's.
"Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation for 12 people."
"The nearest time we have available is 8pm, is that okay?"
"Yes, sir, it is." Shawn said in a cheery voice.
"Alrighty, can I have a name?"
"Shawn, Shawn Spencer."
"Okay. We'll be happy to see you later this evening. Thank you for choosing Mario's."
"You're welcome." Shawn said. He slipped the phone back in his pocket.
This was going to be great.
Shawn arrived at Juliet's house to pick her up at 7:30 on the dot. For the first time, he wasn't late.
He knocked on the door, and waited. The ring in his pocket, he was ready.
Juliet opened the door. She had on a hot pink strapless dress that went to her knees. She had her hair neatly tucked into a bun.
"Wow, Jules, you look hot." Shawn said.
"I know." She said, "Let's go."
"Right this way, m'lady." Shawn said motioning towards the limo that he had rented.
"What! A limo! Shawn!" She screamed excitedly, "What's the occasion?"
"Nothing, I just think that you deserve the best." He said.
"Well in that case," She said leaning in for a kiss, "So do you."
"Come on, I'm hungry." Shawn said, opening the door so that she could get in.
They were both settle when he told the driver, "To Mario's, Pierre!" Shawn said happily.
"Oui, Monsieur." Pierre said.
"Merci." Shawn said.
"A French driver?" Juliet asked curiously.
He leaned in to whisper in her ear, "It's all they had left."
"Ah, I see." Juliet smiled in return.
The waitress had just seated them at the table, when Gus, and Rachael, came.
"Hey, Gus!" Shawn said, "Hello, Rachael."
"Hello, Shawn, Juliet." Rachael said as she sat down next to Gus.
Gus sat next to Shawn and whispered in his ear, "What's all this about. What have you planned?"
"Just stay with me, buddy." Shawn whispered back.
"Shawn, um, I thought this would be just you and me."
"Oh, sorry, Jules." He frowned.
"I never said I didn't enjoy their company, though." She smiled, which made him smile, too.
"Hey guys!" Buzz said, he had just arrived with his wife, Francine.
"Hey, Buzz! Glad you could make it!" Shawn said.
"How many people did you invite, Shawn?" Juliet asked Shawn quietly.
"Just a few."
"Spencer, what the heck do you-" Lassiter started, but stopped when he saw the other people at the table, "Oh, hi." He said as he sat down.
"Lassiter? What are you doing here?" Juliet asked him.
"I don't know. I came because Spencer, here, asked me. I can't believe I agreed."
"Shawn what are you up to?" Juliet asked, she was really curious.
"You'll see." Shawn replied, he wasn't even sort of about to give a hint.
By the time the rest of the guests arrived, including Henry, the Chief and her husband, and Maryanne and Lloyd.
"Shawn." Juliet asked again, "You invited 10 people?"
"Jules, I'll tell you later."
After dinner, Shawn clinked his glass to catch everyone's attention. When he made sure that all eyes were on him, he stood up and turned to Juliet, "Jules," He said, and took her hand so that she could stand up with him, "I love you, so much. We've been together for 3 years, now, and they have been great."
She smiled at that, "Oh, Shawn-"
Shawn continued, "I... gosh... I should have written something, um, what I'm trying to say is, I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you, so," He got down on one knee and pulled the ring from his pocket, "Juliet O'Hara, will you marry me?"
Everyone gasped, except Henry because he already knew, he just smiled.
"Shawn, I, I," Tears came to her eyes as she pulled him into a hug, "YES!"
Everyone in the room started clapping, even Lassiter.
"Yes?"
"Yes Shawn! I'll marry you!" She said excitedly. She pulled him into a kiss. The first one as an engaged couple, "I love you SO much!"
Shawn wasn't expecting the kiss, but went with it anyway.
"Um, okay, that's enough, Shawn." Gus nudged him, but couldn't help but smile, "Congratulations, buddy."
"Thanks Gus." He said as he fist bumped him.
The Chief and her husband were the first to go, "Congratulations, Mr. Spencer, you take care of my detective, you hear?" She smiled.
"Yes, Ma'am." She smiled back, "Thanks for coming."
She nodded and left.
Next was Lassiter, "Spencer, I didn't know you had it in you." He said.
"Had what in me?" Shawn asked suspiciously.
"The guts to ask O'Hara to marry you. Just know that I will discharge my pistol if you hurt her. You're lucky I didn't already with that psychic stunt." He held out his hand, "Congrats."
Shawn grasped Lassiter's hand and shook it, "Thanks Lassie." He said with his normal smile.
"Sure thing."
After everyone was gone and home, including Gus and Rachael, who had stayed longer than everyone else, Shawn and Juliet shared their dessert.
"I've never been so happy in all of my life, Jules." He said.
"Me neither." She smiled at him.
Awww... :D
