A/N: This is the end. I hope you enjoyed this little adventure! New story coming soon! :) Thanks for your reviews, they keep me inspired!
Entering the airport, I head to the desk to buy a ticket. I know which airline Casey likes to fly so I head there first. There are two flights leaving for Seattle tonight each an hour apart. I don't know which one she is on.
"Excuse me my girlfriend is flying to Seattle tonight and I want to surprise her by being on the same flight. Would you maybe be willing to pull her ticket information for me?" I ask a innocently as I can.
"No ma'am, I can't tell you that information." The attendant says looking back down at the screen.
"Okay, what if I give you $500 and you look down at you screen and see which plan Casey Novak is on tonight. Then I will pass you my credit card and you put me on the plane that she is on." I say letting him mull it over.
Surprisingly he quickly caved and gave me my ticket in exchange for my credit card and his cash. I am very happy for this outcome, but little worried about national security at the same time. Oh well, one hurdle at a time!
I stand at the gate to Casey's flight to Seattle. It's still an hour before she leaves, but I know she likes to be early. I have my ticket in my bag and I am ready to go. A lot has changed in my life since this morning and any other given day of my life I might be suffering a full on panic attack right now, however, right now I have one thing in mind and only one goal for my life...winning Casey back and spending the rest of our days supporting her and making her happy. I will make this whole mess up to her.
After another fifteen minutes of pacing I see her flash of red hair. My breath instantly catches in my throat. It's all or nothing now. If I don't convince her to give me a chance...I am not going there, because I won't stop until I win her back.
She spots me and stops. I can tell she is holding her breath. Owen notices me and shakes his head. I watch as his girlfriend grasps his shoulder and tells Casey something before leading Owen away. Cautiously I walk over to the love of my life.
"Why are you here Alex?" She asks before quickly adding, "I told you I am going back home."
"I know and I support you Casey. I support you in everything. I love you Casey. I want to make this work." I say trying to not let my voice waver at all.
"What are you going to do Alex, wit your beloved job and move across the country to be with me? Please. It would never happen. We are through Alex. Get it through your head. We were a mistake from the start. Why can't you see it?" Casey says with so much venom in her voice I feel like I might explode in this crowded terminal in very well deserved tears.
"I quit my job this morning. I did what I should have done six months ago to prove to you just how much you mean to me Casey. I promise I will spend everyday proving to you just how much I love you." I say firmly.
She shakes her head. "We are over Alex. This is over Alex. Go home. Maybe Branch will let you plead insanity and give you your job back. Please go Alex." With that she walks over to her brother and his girlfriend.
I am literally left standing in the middle on the terminal. The room seems to spin a little before I shake me head clear. Seeing a bar across the way, I quickly reroute my plan. This will work. I refuse to give up.
Walking to the bar I order a shot and quickly map out what I am going to do. I hear the flight attendants begin to board the plane. I know it will be time soon. Ordering one more shot for luck I pay and head that way.
My confidence is sky high...no weak pun intended. Standing out of sight, I watch a crying Casey board the plane. My heart feels like it's being shredded seeing her like that. It's because of me she is crying. I get in line and I am soon boarding the plane.
As I walk onto the plane my heart races. It's now or never. I will hopefully be able to make this work. It doesn't matter, I will make this work. I will prove it to her. That's when I spot her. She's sitting near the window wiping her eyes.
Amelia sees me and nudges Owen. Owen looks up and gives me a weak smile. Slowly he stands and gestures for Amelia to do the same for the moment as the move into the aisle. A confused Casey looks to her brother then up to me. I see a flash of anger cross her face, but before she can say anything I find myself speaking...
"Casey Diane Novak I am in love with you. I told you once that I never let anyone in, it was to dangerous and I wasn't a people person, then I met you. You waltzed right through all my defenses. You melted my icy heart. You make me unbelievably happy Casey. I want to make you happy. I am sorry I messed up, I am sorry I hurt you. I promise I will spend eternity making it up to you. All I am asking for is a second chance Casey. Did I ever give you a reason to doubt me before that day?" I wait for her to respond.
She shakes her head and whispers, "No."
I take my cue and walk to take her hands in mine. Holding them makes me tingle from the contact. "Please Casey. I never use to believe in soulmates, then I met you. I am a better person when I am with you. I am happy and I laugh and I feel loved. I can be having the worst day imaginable and a simple text message from you can turn it all around. I am madly in love with you Casey. I want to be your everything and I want and need you to be mine. Without you every day is dark and miserable, I need you Casey. Let me prove it to you that I will be different. No matter what I plan to show you. I quit my job, told my super to list the apartment, hired movers and contacted a realtor in Seattle. I have also talked to the University of Washington about teaching in their law school. So, no matter what I am devoted to proving to you that I have changed."
Reaching into my shirt I pull out my necklace which holds her engagement ring. "And when you are ready Casey I will give you back your ring and I will work every day to make all your dreams come true."
Finishing I wait for her to speak, but she doesn't. Instead she does what I least expect and pulls me into a kiss. I have no idea how long I am kissing her. It's far to magical to feel her soft lips pressed to mine, her hand against my face, my arms wrapped around her pulling her tight. It's only when the flight attendants ask us to sit and seatbelt in that I am aware a lot of time has passed.
She smiles at me that smile that makes my heart melt and speaks volumes. It has me grinning like a fool. Finally I break and ask, "What?"
"You are really going to have a lot of work with my parents." She says with a chuckle.
I smile feeling truly happy again, "For you darling, I would do anything." And I truly mean every word of it...