Chapter 11
Jamie and Sophia walked out of the Tree Hill Yacht Club and stood on the pier.
"Sophia," Jamie said. "This past year we've been dating has been the best year of my life."
"Mine too," Sophia said.
"I want to ask you something," Jamie said.
"Yes Jamie?" Sophia asked.
Jamie got down on one knee.
"Sophia Lenn," Jamie said. "Although I don't have a ring at the moment, I thought it would be best to kneel. When we're 22 and out of college, will you marry me?"
"Oh Jamie!" Sophia cheered. "I've been fantasizing about you asking me to marry you ever since we were in kindergarten! Yes! Yes Jamie! I will marry you!"
Jamie and Sophia stood up and kissed.
"I owe you an engagement ring," Jamie said.
"No," Nathan said as he approached them. "You do not owe her an engagement ring."
"Daddy," Jamie said. "I need you to get over this. I love her."
"You don't owe her an engagement ring," Nathan said pulling out a box and handing it to Jamie.
Jamie opened the box and saw a diamond ring.
"Great Grandma Scott's ring," Jamie said.
"Use it to propose to her," Nathan said.
"Are you sure?" Jamie asked.
"I'm sure," Nathan said.
"Thank you Daddy!" Jamie cheered as he embraced his father tightly.
Jamie knelt down once again.
"Sophia Lenn," Jamie said. "Will you marry me?"
"Yes Jamie," Sophia said. "I will marry you."
Jamie placed the ring on Sophia's finger and stood up. Jamie and Sophia shared a kiss and Nathan began to cry. Jamie walked over to his father.
"Daddy?" Jamie asked.
"These are happy tears," Nathan cried.
Jamie and Nathan embraced tightly.
"I am so proud to have a son like you," Nathan said.
"Great," Jamie cried. "Now we're both crying."
Jamie, Sophia, and Nathan went back to the reception. After Brooke and Julian cut their cake and Chris sang a few songs, Julian and Brooke left for their second honeymoon.
After everyone began to leave, Chuck, Beth, Sophia, Jamie, Jude, and Davis stayed behind to help gather the many wedding presents.
"When will Mommy and Daddy be back from their honeymoon?" Davis asked.
"They'll be back in a week," Beth replied.
"But you'll have fun with us in charge," Sophia said.
"Sophia, why are you wearing a ring?" Jude asked.
"Ring?" Sophia asked. "What ring?"
"Oh my god," Beth said. "That's a diamond ring."
Chuck and Beth looked at Jamie.
"It's true," Jamie said. "Sophia and I are getting married."
Chuck and Beth each gave Jamie and Sophia a hug.
"When is the wedding?" Chuck asked.
"5 years from now," Sophia replied.
"5 years?" Davis asked. "But that's a long time from now."
"Don't worry Davis," Jamie said. "Five years will go by just like that."
Jamie snapped his fingers.