By the end of the day, Alex was getting restless to get out of the hospital. Every time the door opened, she hoped that it was Bobby coming to take her back to the bed and breakfast. However, it was simply the nurses and doctors.

Alex had even asked Winnie if she knew where Bobby had went and the older woman claimed not to know a thing. Even though Alex suspected that she knew more than she was saying. Because every time Alex would ask, she would change the subject. So, Alex had just stopped asking her.

She had given up getting out soon, so she was watching the daytime talk shows. It was mind numbing, but it took her mind off of Bobby. She wondered if he had panicked and decided to go back to New York.

Bobby finally got back to the hospital around seven that night. It had taken him that long to find the ring that he wanted to get for Alex. He just hoped that she liked it.

He walked into her room and was surprised when she didn't look towards the door. He heard her sigh and say, "I'm sick of this place..."

Bobby laughed and told her, "I've come to spring thee Princess Alex."

Her head turned towards him and she smiled brightly at him. Then she said, "It's about damn time. Where have you been?"

Bobby smiled at her, "I went in search of the perfect ring."

She looked at him sideways and said, "You shouldn't have..."

Bobby shook his head, "I know, but I asked you to marry me and I wanted to do it properly."

He knelt beside her bed. Then he took her hand and whispered, "Alexandra Eames. You are my best friend. The mother or our soon to be baby. My partner and the woman that I love more than life itself. Will you do me the incredible honor of marrying me and becoming my wife and partner in life and love?"

Alex whispered, "I already said yes..."

Bobby noticed that tears in her eyes and he knew that he had tears in his eyes also. He whispered, "I know, but I wanted to do this right. So, will you?"

Alex nodded and whispered, "Yes. Yes I will marry you."

Bobby opened the box and he heard her gasp. Then she whispered, "Oh Bobby. It's absolutely beautiful. You shouldn't have..."

Nestled in the box was a beautiful diamond and amethyst ring. The amethyst formed a heart in her center and was surrounded by diamonds. He had found the ring in one of the antique shops in town. It had cost him a small fortune, but it had all been worth it. Especially seeing the look on her face.

Bobby took her hand and noticed that it was shaking. She was, extremely nervous. When he slid the ring on her finger, it was a perfect fit. She looked at it and then she looked at him and whispered, "It's absolutely beautiful."

He stood up and then leaned over and kissed her softly. It was then that Winnie came into the room followed by a nurse. Bobby and Alex were lost in each other and barely noticed them. Alex finally asked, "Can I go home yet?"

The nurse laughed, "Just as soon as you sign these papers."

Alex reached out for them and signed where the nurse pointed. Soon, Alex was being wheeled out to Bobby's car. Bobby offered to take Winnie home, but she declined, saying that she had her own car. So, they drove to the bed and breakfast. They pulled into the driveway and headed upstairs.

Alex pulled him into her bedroom and whispered, "I love you. So damn much."

Alex knew that she had been given the all clear to return to her normal activities. That included having sex. So, when she started kissing him, she let her hand drift down between his legs. She felt him stiffen and when she cupped him softly, he grabbed her hand and held it still.

She sighed and pulled her hand away and then tried again. Again, Bobby stopped her. She finally sat up and looked at him and asked, "What's wrong?"

Bobby shook his head, "Do you really need to ask?"

"Apparently I do. Because I'm trying to get romantic with you and you keep stopping me."

Bobby was getting frustrated with her and said, "And you just had a scare. You could have lost the baby. I don't think that we need to have sex right now."

Alex just looked at him, "You're kidding me. Please tell me you're kidding me."

Bobby shook his head and told her, "I'm completely serious. I think we should wait until you see your doctor and then if he says it's okay we can..."

"Why? The doctor here said that it's okay. I feel fine. I'm not bleeding anymore. It will be okay."

Bobby knew that she was probably right, but seeing her in that hospital had scared him. He was still blaming himself despite her assurances that it wasn't his fault. He whispered, "I'm not comfortable with us making love until your doctor gives you clearance and..."

She got up out of the bed and said, "You are being ridiculous. I told you it happened before and I managed to carry Nate to term. I..."

"And you have to understand where I'm coming from. If you lose the baby because of me..."

"I won't."

"But there's always a chance if we start something we..."

"And if we don't there's a chance. I'll be fine Bobby."

"No. I'm going to go to my room and sleep there tonight. I'll see you in the morning."

Bobby turned and headed out of the room. Leaving a shocked Alex standing there in silence. Wondering how the conversation had gone downhill so quickly...