Ray and Debra were relaxing on the couch watching TV. After he drs appt, she had cooked him his favorite meal, lemon chicken, in exchange for a massage, which she was cashing in on now.
"Sweetie, would you hand me the popcorn?" She asked.
"Sure," he responded, handing her the bowl to her then continuting to massage her feet.
Just then the back door flew open and Amy came rushing in. Ray and Debra got up to see what was wrong, "Your brother!" she says looking at Ray
"What happened Amy?" Debra asked seeing Amy's eyes were red from crying.
"You remember I told you I was going to suprise him at his place with dinner? Well when I got there Joanne was there and they were in a lipock!" She was so upset she was shaking.
Debra hugged Amy, "Oh, Amy," She said then turned to Ray, "You better do something. What is wrong with him?"
Ray rolled his eyes, "Why do I have to do something?" he asked then addressed Amy, "Look, Amy I am so sorry this happened. But it is not my place to get involved in this."
"Idiot," Debra said giving Ray a dirty look.
"No, Deb. Ray's right. This is between me and Robert. I just needed to talk. Please don't get mad at Ray." Amy said.
Debra sighed, "Okay, okay." She turned to Ray, "Honey, I'm sorry, really I am."
Ray smiled and put his arm around her kissing the top of her head, "It's okay sweetie. I know you're upset because Amy is upset. But I do want to find out what happened and why she was there. But Robert and Amy need to work this out."
Just then Robert walked in the back door not exactly suprised to see Amy there, "Amy, please you have to let me tell you what really happened. It really wasn't what you thought."
"Well, you two talk. We'll be upstairs." Ray said motioning for Debra to come with him
"No, no. I want all of you to hear this." Robert said then turned to Amy, "Listen, sweetie, I was getting ready for work and Joanne showed up. She started talking about how we should get back together, she missed me. I told her I wanted to be with you. She kept saying I needed excitement in a relationship. When you walked in she was kissing me but I didn't want her to. After you left I threw her out."
Amy teared up, "Oh Robert, you really threw her out?"
Robert smiled, "You bet." he said taking her hands in his, "Amy, I only want to be with you. But I have to be honest. I did go back and get her number the other night at the restaurant. But I have thrown it away. I love you and only you."
Amy felt her throat catch as she started to speak, "Robert, I love you too. But I don't want to push you into anything."
"I know but I have realized I am ready." Robert said getting down on one knee, "Amy McDougal, will you marry me?"
Tears formed again in her eyes, "Oh, yes, yes yes!!" she exclaimed and she and Robert hugged.
Ray and Debra had been standing by, "Robert, man, congratulations." he said
Debra and Amy began to giggle like school girls, "Oh Amy we have to get started planning everything, the colors for the wedding, your dress, the food."
"Hey, we don't even have a date yet, alright." Robert said.
"Robert! It's never too early to start looking at things." Amy explained, "I can't wait to see you in a Tux!."
Robert looked at his watch, "Damn, I'm gonna be late for my shift. Amy, I hate to leave you now."
"Don't worry about me, Yogi. Deb and I have plenty to discuss. You need to go to work. Listen, tell Judy and let her know she's invited."
"Okay, will do," he said giving her a kiss.
"Robert," Ray stopped him, "I really am happy for you, both of you. You deserve to be happy."
Robert smiled, "Thanks Ray. That means a lot." he said walking out the door.
Amy looked at Ray and Debra, "Deb, why don't we talk tomorrow? I want to call my parents."
"Oh, no speaking of parents, what about Frank and Marie? If Marie finds out we knew before them, she will be unbearable."
"Well we can have dinner with them tomorrow and tell them. Just don't spill the beans before then." Amy said, then they both looked at Ray.
"What?" he asked innocently, "My lips are sealed."
"Great. I'll talk to you tomorrow Deb." Amy said exiting the kitchen.
Ray put his arms around Debra, "Well, how about that? He finally did it. I just hope he doesn't do something dumb to screw it up."
"Yeah me too." Debra mumbled but her mind was elsewhere. Ray failed to notice the tear escaping from her eye and traveling down her cheek.
Stay tuned for the next story. Will Robert and Amy's wedding go off without and hitch and what is troubling Debra?
