RETURN FROM THE DEAD 3

Author Notes: The section in italics is not mine and I don't take credit for it. It is taken from the Friends TV series, season 6 finale when Chandler proposes to Monica, I just really thought it was perfect for this story. Full credits for that section go to Friends script writers.

PREVIOUSLY

Images were flashing through her head. PJ. Tess. Jonesy. PJ. Suzie. Ben. PJ. Tom. Jack. Chris. PJ. Maggie. PJ. Suddenly, she knew.

PART 3

As Jo prepared to get up and walk away, knowing what she had to do. She looked up and there he was. Standing there, starring at her.

'Jo,' he began softly.

'Don't,' she said firmly as she walked towards him. He opened his mouth to protest but was prevented from speaking when Jo placed her mouth softly on his and kissed him passionately. As the kissed turned to an embrace Jo spoke softly into PJ's shoulder.

'Don't, don't ever leave me.'

'Never,' he whispered softly into her neck. 'never ever.'

He gently pried her from him and placing his hands lightly on her shoulders he looked directly into her sparkling eyes.

'I love you so much. And I promise that I will from now until forever. And I will never ever hurt you again.'

'I never stopped loving you. And every day I was away, I wished I was here with you.'

He leant over and kissed her softly before placing his arm around her shoulders.

'Let's go home.'

4 Months Later (Jo has moved back to Mt. Thomas)

'Jo you should talk to him. Tell him how you feel.' Suzie and Jo were in the CI car on their way back from a crime scene chatting about her and PJ.

'And say what exactly? I know I broke your heart 2 years ago but I was wondering where this was going?'

'Jo, you guys were engaged at one point. You have a right to know where exactly he is at.'

'I guess. I just don't know how to bring the topic up without it being awkward. I mean we've only been back together for 4 months.'

'But you guys have so much history to work with.'

Meanwhile in the CI office PJ fished something out of his jacket pocket to show to Jonesy.

'PJ it's gorgeous. Does she have any idea?'

'Not a clue. I've been acting real weird about 'us' lately to try and put her off the scent and it seems to be working.'

'So she really has no idea you're going to propose?'

'No idea.'

'Congratulations PJ. I'm really happy things worked out for the two of you.'

'Yeah. Me too.'

'So how are you going to do it?'

'Well, I'm going to take her out to a fancy restaurant, order a bottle of her favourite champagne, therefore knows how expensive it is!'

'Obviously,' Jonesy nodded.

'And when the glasses are full,' PJ continued.' Instead of proposing a toast. I'm just going to propose.'

'It sounds perfect.'

'Yeah.'

Jo and PJ walked into the restaurant that night and were escorted to their table. As they sat down Jo turned to PJ.

'You still haven't told me why we're here. It's a little fancy for our standards isn't it?'

'What is it a crime to spoil my beautiful girlfriend occasionally?'

'Well I won't argue with that.'

The waiter arrived to fill their wine glasses and Jo noticed to champagne bottle.

'PJ,' she gasped. 'This stuff is so expensive.'

'But it's your favourite. Nothing but the best for you.' PJ grinned.

She smiled back at him, still confused. As the waiter walked away Jo turned to PJ and picked up her glass.

'So what should we drink to?'

'Well,' PJ said smiling widely. "I would like to propose…'

As Suzie and Jonesy wandered around their house cooking dinner Jonesy turned to Suzie and asked her if she wanted to know a secret.

'Always,' she replied excitedly.

'PJ's going to propose?'

'What? Are you serious?'

'Yup, he told me today I saw the ring and everything. Which is totally gorgeous by the way.'

'Wow, that's incredible.'

'He said he didn't think she suspected anything.

'Trust me she really doesn't. I mean we were talking today in the car, and she was wondering if they were even getting anywhere. Aww, this is great.'

'It really is isn't it.'

As Jo waited for PJ to complete his toast she was surprised to see him get up and kneel down on the floor in front of her. He pulled the ring box from his pocket and popped it open in front of her.

'Joanna Parrish will you do me the greatest honour of becoming my wife?'

'Are you asking me to marry you?'

'Are you saying yes?' PJ asked worriedly.

'Yes. Yes of course I'm saying yes. Of course I'll marry you.'

He removed the ring from the box and slid it gently on her finger. He leant down and kissed her hand before he reached up and kissed her passionately.

As Jo and PJ lay in bed that night Jo snuggled in closer and whispered something into PJ's ear teasingly.

'You know the tradition of the wedding night. Is there any tradition of say an engagement night?'

'We may have to start that tradition mightn't we?' PJ smirked as he flipped Jo onto her back and sat straddling her.

Jonesy and Suzie sat at their desks the next morning, both looking up at the door at every sound. ½ and hour later PJ and Jo walked into the station laughing, his arm draped around her shoulders. As they stood talking to Alex about a case, PJ tried to retain a straight face watching Jonesy almost burst with curiosity.

'Alright Jonesy. Stop looking at me like that. Yes.'

'Yes?' Suzie exclaimed.

'Yes.' PJ stated as Jo held up her left hand. 'We're engaged.'

Suzie jumped from her chair to hug Jo as congratulations came all round. Tom walked out of his office and was surprised to see everyone hugging and talking loudly.

'Am I running a police station or a birthday party here?' He asked sound slightly exasperated.

Everyone sort of faded back and PJ and Jo turned to face Tom.

'PJ and I are engaged.' Jo said smiling, holding up her hand.

'Congratulations. Both of you. But can we place wait till the pub tonight to celebrate. And attempt to get some work done.'

Everyone sort of nodded mumbled something as they headed to their desks.

Later that day the buzzer rang and Kelly went out to the counter.

'Can I help you?'

'I'm looking for Joanna Parrish.'

'Won't be a moment, I'll just get her for you.'

'Thank you.' Kelly went into Jo and PJ's office to get her. As Jo walked through the main office she glanced up at the camera screen. Her face dropped and she turned to Kelly.

'Tell her I'm busy and I don't want to speak to her.'

'OK.' Kelly replied but Jo had already stormed back into the office.

Jo slammed the door behind her as she sat down at her desk. PJ immediately was out of his chair and over to her.

'Sweetie what is it. Who was it?'