It's just before midnight on NYE… things for Riley and Lucas have changed dramatically since the holidays a year ago.

Lucas conspired with Farkle and Zay to usher in the New Year in a better fashion than the previous year.
After a quiet night babysitting Auggie and Ava, Riley is surprised when Zay knocks on her door at 11:50 pm. He helps her into her coat & blindfolds her all while refusing to answer her questions.
Zay then walks a blindfolded Riley up to her roof.
"Zay… will you please tell me what's going on?" She implores as she digs her nails into his arm.
"Ow! Easy with the nails woman! I bruise easily! I promise Cotton Candy Face- you will be very happy with what's going to be happening tonight"
"I better be Zay or I'm hunting you down" she mutters under her breath.
"Lucas never told me you had a vicious streak" Zay snarls back anxious to drop off his "package"
Riley feels a gust of cold air on her face as Zay opens the door to the rooftop.
He walks her to the middle of the roof and takes her blindfold off as he counts down to Zero.
It takes Riley a split second to get her bearings, she's mortified to realize the same people from last years party are all on the rooftop looking at her.
She takes a step towards the door and Farkle repeats those same words

"Riley still loves Lucas"

Her step falters as she wonders why she's being forced to repeat such an embarrassing moment.
You could hear a pin drop when suddenly, in a strong and steady voice Lucas answers back

"I'm very happy to hear that because I love her too."
Riley turns towards his voice and finds Lucas standing there with a dozen red roses & a small stuffed bear. Her eyes are locked on his and she doesn't notice her friends silently leaving the rooftop.

"Lucas…what? Why?" She stutters as the shock wears off
"Riley, I never got the chance to respond to Farkle's announcement last year. Things went off kilter after that. It took months, too many months, for us to get things back on track. I wanted to start this year off on the right foot. Wanted to finally respond to what Farkle said and I wanted everyone who was here last year to be a witness to it. It's you…it's always been you. I'll shout it from the rooftop if I need to." He walks to the edge of the roof and yells "Hey NY! I love Riley Matthews and.." the rest of his words are lost as she throws herself into his arms, places her hands on either side of his face and kisses him with enthusiasm.
"I love you too Lucas." She declares as she breaks the kiss and snuggles her head into his chest.
He rests his head on hers and wraps his arms around her waist.
"Now this is the best way to ring in the New Year"

Farkle and Zay close the door and high five each other
"Dude, they are a lot of work," Zay says with a huge smile.
"Yeah but they're worth it" Farkle answers with a grin. Thrilled with the knowledge that this time?

His announcement was met with the correct response.