It didn't take them long to make it back to Park Hall Manor. It was only about 8 in the evening, so they decided to check the library to see if the family was still in there and just as Crowley thought they were all in front of the fireplace reading. Well, Grandfather and Roderick were reading while Will was on the floor with a coloring book and his crayons. Crowley led Jo in by the hand and they both sat down on the couch. No one said anything except Will who let out a pleased sound and got up from the floor to run over to them. Crowley lifted the boy onto his lap and kissed his head and smiled over at Jo.
"Look what Daddy gave Jo, Will." he said to him in a low voice. He reached over to take Jo's hand and bring it closer for Will to see.
"Pretty!" Will exclaimed as he gently touched the ring.
Roderick and Grandfather looked up at the exclamation, they both zeroed in on the engagement ring. Roderick was the first out of his chair, Jo and Crowley (who was still holding Will) stood up as well. Roderick strode over to them and hugged both Crowley and Will, he let them go and then hugged Jo as well.
"I am so happy for you both." he said seriously, "I hope you have nothing but happiness in the years to come." he gave them both a smile.
Grandfather was now standing in front of them as well, he had a big smile, "You work quick, my dear boy." he said to Crowley before hugging him.
"I was taught to never hesitate on a good deal," Crowley said to Grandfather as he hugged him.
"That's the truth!" laughed Grandfather as he patted Crowley's cheek with affection. He then turned to Jo and hugged her as well, "I am so glad you said yes, my dear." he said as he pulled away.
"I couldn't say no, I love him too much for that." replied Jo. Grandfather gave her a very pleased smile.
"I don't understand." said Will in a frustrated little voice.
Crowley kissed his sons head again before speaking, "Jo has agreed to marry me, Will. That means she will be my wife, and she'll be your mother." Crowley looked over at Jo with a smile.
Will furrowed his brow and looked over at Jo, "Really? You'll be my mummy?"
Jo cleared her throat and tried not to choke up at the little boys question, "Yes, if you want me to be. I would love to be your mommy." Jo reached out to put her hand on his back.
Will studied her for another moment before reaching out to her for her to take him. She took him from Crowley's arms and hugged him tight. She looked at Crowley over the little boys shoulder, she looked happy but also nervous. He just smiled at her and wrapped his arms around them both.
"So," Roderick said after everyone sat back down, "Do you have a date yet?"
"No, we haven't even talked about it. As soon as we know, we'll let you know." replied Crowley.
"It won't be too long," remarked Jo as she let Will look at her ring some more while he was sitting in her lap.
"No?" asked Crowley looking at her.
"Nope, why wait?" asked Jo with a shrug and a smile.
"I like how you think," grinned Crowley.
"Most of the time the engagement is long because the Wedding takes a lot of time to plan." remarked Grandfather, "My Cora and I waited almost two and a half years, but our wedding was very large, almost 1000 guests. Plus the venue where Cora wished to marry was booked far in advance. She also had her dress hand made it Italy." he reminisced. "These things take time." he smiled at the young couple.
Jo just stared at him with her mouth slightly open then she looked at Crowley, "Yeah, no to all of that." she said.
Roderick barked out a laugh which Crowley joined in on. "Whatever you want, luv. We can just run off to Vegas for a weekend if you'd like." he said jokingly.
"Ok, no to that as well," Jo laughed, "So now we have perimeters set, slower and bigger than Vegas, but much faster and smaller that Grandfather's." she remarked, "See things will be sorted in no time." she said with a smile.
They talked about the wedding and got some basic ideas for long enough that Will fell asleep in Jo's lap. When Crowley noticed he decided it was time to head up to bed, "Well we have an early flight, and Will seems to be asleep, so we should turn in." he remarked to the room.
Jo smiled at him and nodded. She carefully stood up so she wouldn't wake the sleeping little boy, "Good night everyone." she said quietly.
Everyone said quiet good nights as Crowley and Jo left with Will. They walked him to his room where Jo put him down gently on his bed. Crowley grabbed some out of his dresser and quickly changed him before tucking him under his blankets. Jo just watched with a smile on her face. They left the room with their arms around each other.
When they entered their room Jo pushed herself against Crowley's chest, "I think there was one more phase to our celebration, Mr. Crowley. Something about 3 times, I believe?" she kissed along his jaw line, enjoying the short beard against her mouth.
"I did say that didn't I," he muttered, "Well, never let it be said I don't follow through with my promises." he pressed his lips to hers and backed her towards the bed.
