"We are Family"

Chapter Fourteen

By Curly Akemy

A/N~ To any and all readers in Boston or Texas. My heart and prayers go out to your hometowns. Stay strong!

A/N~ Just as AMC is not mine, neither are the well known products and candy mentioned in this chapter. And on that note…

Gabby- "There is just one thing that could make our worlds better."

Miranda- "And one thing that we could do to put a picture in that empty frame."

AJ- "One thing that could make it all official."

All three kids spoke in unison- "Will You Marry Me?"

Bianca and Marissa had matching surprised expressions on their faces. Their eyes were peeled wide, and their mouths were slightly open as if they wanted to speak bu couldn't.

Bianca felt a tug on her arm, and turned to AJ as he went to hand her a small heart shape box made of LEGOs. AJ whispered to her, "The ring's in the box, Binx. It's your turn to say something to Momma."

Bianca opened the box to see a red ring pop sitting inside. Her and Marissa laughed giggled and the creativeness. Bianca took the ring out, and handed the box back to AJ. With shaking hands, she took Marissa's left hand back in her own. "Marissa… You. Are. Awesome!" Another shared laugh. "You are the most kind hearted and loving person I know. Everyday with you, and these three mischievous rascals, is an adventure. I have never felt more complete in my life, as I have with you and AJ joining me and my girls, and becoming a family."

AJ coughed a little and whispered, "One knee, Binx."

Bianca had tears forming as she kneeled before Marissa, and placed the ring pop on her finger. "Marissa, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

Marissa had barely let a second pass at the end of the question before shouting, "YES!" The kids all cheered as Bianca stood and hugged Marissa tightly.

"Wait. Momma, it's your turn now." Gabby handed her a matching box made of LEGOs.

Marissa opened the box to see a purple ring pop. She handed the box to Miranda and dropped to one knee. She took Bianca's hand in hers and looked into the chocolate eyes of her dreams. "Bianca. You aren't just awesome. You are brave. You are loving. And you are simply amazing. You, the girls, and AJ make up the family I've always wanted. You were, and will always be, my best friend." Marissa slid the ring on, "Will you marry me? And make me crazy insanely happy for the rest of our lives?"

"YES!" The two women embraced again, and shared a chaste kiss to the kids cheering. AJ was the only one that heard the knock at the door, and went to answer it. The two women turned to see Kendall standing there with a huge smile on her face. She put out a palm for AJ to high five, and then the girls ran up to do the same.

"I take it the plan worked?" Kendall asked the kids.

"Piece of cake, Aunt Kendall." Gabby said as she took Kendall's hand and led her further into the foyer.

"Yeah, Aunt Kendall. They both said yes!" AJ began to do a little shimmy and shake, dancing with Miranda and Gabby joining him. "The moms are getting married! The moms are getting married!..."

All three kids began chanting as they danced, "The moms are getting married! The moms are getting married!..." The three women laughed along with them.

"Wait. You knew about this?" Bianca pretended to slap her sister on the arm.

"Maybe just a little. I gotta say, it's about time. You two needed a little kick in the pants to do what I know you've both wanted to do. Besides, you two are so disgustingly cute together, it was bound to happen. The kids just wanted to help you get the words out. Seems they're really quite creative. I just helped setting things up for them. But this was all them."

"I can't believe how wonderful our kids are." Said Bianca.

"Our kids are awesome." Marissa said as she put her arm around Bianca's waist and dropped her head on her shoulder. "I mean look at the size of my ring. It's gotta be at least, what? 1,000 – 2,000 karat sugar diamond?"

"Oh at least!" Kendall smiled at Marissa, and pulled her into a hug. She whispered, "It's about damn time." She released her and turned to the kids, "Alright troops! Your ride to a fun-filled week with your cousins and your favorite Aunt and Uncle, awaits! Hurry and go get ready and get your gear. Don't forget your sleeping bags and flashlights." Miranda and AJ bolted up the stairs.

"Are we really going camping in the woods, Aunt Kendall? Can I bring my junior botany book?" Gabby was more than excited about discovering new plants on their camping trip.

"Of course, sweetheart. I'll bet you and your uncle Zach will have loads of fun with that. Do you know he's really good at naming plants just by looking at them? At least that's what he tells me. Maybe you can quiz him. Go on and get ready." Kendall laughed as Gabby took the stairs to at a time.

A short while later, all three kids and their gear were loaded up into the Kendall's car, and they were waving goodbye to their mothers. Bianca stood behind Marissa, with her arms wrapped around her waist.

"So, are you really found of that red ring pop, or can I persuade you to exchange it for something a little more… long lasting?" Bianca had pulled out the ring box she had in her jacket pocket, and now had it opened to show Marissa. Bianca turned Marissa around, and once again dropped to one knee. "I feel so incredibly… stupid. I have wanted to do this for God-knows-how-long. I pondered and planned and stressed over the perfect way to ask you. And the kids beat me to it. They took the words right out of my mouth. I've loved you harder and with more of myself than I ever thought possible. I love you so much that it overwhelms me at times. I want nothing more than to show you how much I love you. Today, tomorrow, and for the rest of our lives. Please accept this ring, and tell me you'll be mine." Bianca took off the ring pop, and replaced it with the engagement ring.

"Forevermore, my love." Marissa pulled Bianca into a tight embrace and kissed her with all her might. The kiss grew in passion, and only the lack of oxygen pulled them apart. "Make love to me, Bianca… my fiancé." The smile on both their faces grew wider as they turned to walk back into their house.

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