Young Love Reunited

Chapter 4: Reactions/Responses All Around

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When morning came, Casey roused to find that they still had their arms around each other.

She carefully eyed the ring that her fiancé gave her. She knew that there was two people she had to tell and they were going to them together.

A few minutes later Elliot roused and he kissed her good morning, he instantly knew something was up.

"Casey, what is wrong?"

"Nothing I was just thinking of two people who should know about this good news."

"Your aunt and uncle, how about we tell them first?"

"That what I was thinking."

Within a few minutes Casey heard a one familiar voice answer on the other end.

"Hello Martin residence, this is Darin speaking."

"Morning Uncle Darin," said Casey.

"Casey good morning, how are you sweetie? How is the new job as the ADA?"

"It is going great but that is not why I called, could you please get Aunt Serene and then put the phone on speaker I have something to tell you.

Before long Serene was near the phone as it had been put on speaker phone.

"Ok Case what is that you wanted to tell me and Uncle Darin?"

"Remember the young man I fell in love with?" asked Casey while gazing at Elliot.

"Yeah Elliot Stabler, wait...oh my word you two are together again?" asked Serene in an excited voice

"Yes there is more Aunt Serene," said Casey while looking dreamily at Elliot.

"What, what, what?"

Casey let it out, "Last night Elliot asked me to marry him...Aunt Serene, Uncle Darin we're engaged!"

It did not take long for Serene to process to news and for she was screaming with joy that Casey had to hold the phone away from ear.

A short time later Serene congratulated her niece.

"Casey honey that is the best news ever, let me and Uncle Darin be the first to wish you and Elliot all the happiness. We are so happy for you!"

"Thanks Aunt Serene. That means so much to me and Elliot."

"Could I talk to him?"

"Yeah," said Casey handing Elliot the phone.

"Hello?"

"Elliot, congratulations on finally popping the question to Casey, I always knew this would happen."

"Thank you ma'am."

"Elliot you can call me Aunt Serene now, you understand?"

"Yes...Aunt Serene," said Elliot thoughtfully, and then said, "Hold on Casey wants to talk to you."

"Yes?"

"Aunt Serene I would like both you and Uncle Darin to walk me down the aisle on my big day."

"Oh sweetheart your Uncle and I would be honored."

Casey talked with her aunt and uncle for a little while longer before hanging up and curling up in each other's arms for a little bit.

"That went well," said Elliot.

"Without a doubt," began Casey and then added, "Who should we call next? Olivia, Landon, or your parents?

"How about we call Olivia then Landon then my parents to invite them to brunch and surprise them," suggested Elliot.

"Okay deal."

After a few more congratulatory from Olivia, Maureen, Kathleen, Landon and Dickie, it was time to call William and Gina.

"Stabler residence, this is Gina speaking."

"Hi mom, it's Elliot."

"Hey darling how are you? How are my precious grandkids?"

"We are doing fine thank you," began Elliot as he quickly kissed his fiancée.

"Mom I was wondering if you and dad would like to meet me for brunch later, I have surprising good news to share, hey tell Ryan and Josh they can come too."

"Oh? What is the good news?"

"If tell now it would not be surprise anymore right?"

"Ok, how about we meet at 11:30am?"

"Sure see you then, son."

A while later Elliot and Casey arrived ahead of his family going over their plan.

"I know I will hide from plain view until you come and get me."

"Right," said Elliot kissing his beautiful fiancée once again.

Not long after Casey went in hid in corner, Elliot saw his parents and brothers come in and they were exchanging hellos.

Then Gina immediately began to ask about the good news.

"Well what is the good news that you wanted to tell us."

"Well the thing is...I met someone and I am very much in love."

"How much in love bro?" asked Ryan.

"Well to the point that I am now off the market for good...I am engaged."

"That is great news son. But who is this lucky lady?"

"Well it is someone you may remember. Okay turn around all of you and I will go and get her."

As Elliot went to get his fiancée his parents and brothers were discussing the possibilities, when a light went off in Josh's head.

"Wait...I think I know who the lucky lady is, but I am going to let Elliot tell us."

When Elliot reached the little corner where Casey was hiding, he asked while holding her in an embrace, "Are you ready? They're dying to know."

"I know I can tell by the sound of their voices."

Elliot slowly led Casey back to their table and he whispered to her, "Want to say it?"

Casey cleared her voice and said, "Hello Mr. and Mrs. Stabler, Ryan, Josh, remember me?"

William, Gina, Ryan and Josh turned around and could not believe their eyes.

"No way little bro! Congratulations!" exclaimed both Ryan and Josh high fiving Elliot.

After Ryan and Josh gave their congratulations, Elliot looked at his parents and asked, "Are you okay?"

William was first to say something, "Congratulations my son, you made the right choice."

Then Gina finally managed to say something, "Elliot I am so happy for the both of you! Come here both here you two."

After the group settled in and chatted for awhile as they did some catching up.

Later that afternoon when Casey and Elliot had gone back to a quiet Stabler residence, Casey had an idea.

"Elliot, I was thinking since I have this coming Friday off maybe I could pick up the kids and then spend sometime with them."

"I think that is a great idea," began Elliot, "When the kids arrive home later, we can tell them then work something out."

Friday had come sooner than expected and Casey was heading out and on her way to pick the kids up from school.

Twenty minutes later the five of them were at the park enjoying the ice cream and Casey was getting to know the kids better when suddenly Kathleen asked an unexpected question

"Casey, would it be ok to call you mom? I mean this way we can make this feel like a real and complete family."

Casey looked at Kathleen and then rest of them and then Maureen added, "I know what you are thinking. We want you to know that you will not be replacing our mom, but then again I am the only one who remembers her really well as these three were still young when it happened."

Casey thought to herself. Well I never expected them to make and adjustment this quickly, but then Maureen has a point. Elliot is going to want to hear about this.

Casey then looked at the four kids in front of her and said, "I would be honored if you guys called me mom.

Right after she said this all four of them got up and each gave her a big hug.

Later after she dropped the kids off at home, she and Elliot embraced for a little while.

"So how did it go with the kids this afternoon?"

"It went really well and there is something you should know about."

"What is it?" inquired Elliot curiously.

"Kathleen asked if the four of them could call me mom. I was surprised to tell you the truth."

"Well, I am not surprised," said Elliot pulled out of the embrace smiling at his beautiful fiancée and continued, "Remember how Lizzie instantly gave you a hug the first time you met them?"

"Yeah I do," said Casey remembering that day.

"I knew from that point on that they would accept you right away."

Casey just stood there, as they kissed tenderly and then held on to each other for a time before Casey went back to her place with a warm feeling like she was on top of the world.

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