It was quite a quiet day in the hospital today so there weren't that many people. I lead him through the 'Authorized Personnel Only' and into the locker rooms. I walked over to my locker and Josh sat down on the little blue bench across from it. I put my small white button up jacket away and got my coat out. Josh and I made our way out of the building and eventually got to the car.

"He's a smart little kid." Josh smiled as he got into the drivers seat.

"I know" I smiled

It was quiet in the car for a while until I broke the silence,

"I thought you said you weren't good with kids!" I giggled

"I'm not. With other kids, he's an exception I guess."

"Ha, okay, you guess. You really made his day you know. You'll have to go back to see him again some time because until you see him again he wont stop talking bout you."

Josh smiled and just drove, watching the roads.

In time we got back to the house and I got ready for bed, as it had been a long day. I could hear Josh in the other room listening to the answering machine. I couldn't hear exactly what was being said but I could tell right away it was him mom. I got my PJs on and started to brush my teeth. Josh came in minutes later,

"Mom wants us over tomorrow for thanksgiving dinner." He mumbled as he grabbed his toothbrush out of the cabinet.

"Oh yea!" I mumbled with the foam of the toothpaste in my mouth.

I had almost forgotten all about thanksgiving. I loved his mom's place. It was always so beautiful this time of year with all the trees and fall colours. Especially since it was at the waterfront. I spit out the mint tasting foam and moved over so Josh could get at the sink aswell.

"I love her place. It's so outstanding and colourful." I beamed

I stumbled over into the bed and got myself comfortable.

"Yea it is really nice." He laughed as he walked into the room.

He got in beside me and we slowly fell asleep.

My eyes started to gradually open as I woke up. I was cradled in Josh's arms, his body heat radiating onto me. He was fast asleep all around me. It was completely dark in our room, black. I laid there for a while until Josh moved a little and I was able to move over and look at the time. It was 1:13PM.

"Josh!" I whispered as I moved my hand up to his chest

He groaned and moved his warmth closer to me.

"We have to get up"

"Why" he groaned

"It's late,"

I moved away and pulled the covers back to sit up on the bed. Josh rolled over, taking the rest of the sheets with him.

"Josh, you told your mom you would be there at three. Its quarter after one."

He slowly turned around and opened his eyes.

"Oh yea. Today's the day," He mumbled

"What happening?" I asked

He hesitated before saying it was Thanksgiving.

Eventually it became three o'clock and we were just leaving out the door then.

"We're always late." I mumbled

"Sorry bout that." He laughed

When we got to his parent's house Josh seemed very agitated. After a good year of living with him I would know. I tried to ignore it and just continue with the visit. The minute Josh and I walked in you could smell the Turkey and things cooking.

"Hello" Josh said as we walked in

His mom came around the corner with her apron and everything on to greet us.

"Hi Baby!" She bursted as she gave him a hug,

"And Ella!" She came over to hug me too, "How are you guys?"

"Good" I replied

Just as we got in Josh's aunt came running in. The door pretty much slammed against the wall and she dropped all her bags.

"Congratulations!" She screamed as she hugged me,

I hugged her back, still very confused.

"Uh.."

She pulled away and noticed the puzzled look on my face. She looked back at Josh, and then I looked back at him. He looked really serious.

"Did I miss…" She trailed off as Corlynn pulled her into the kitchen.

"What was that?" I whispered to Josh as we moved over to the sitting room.

He just shrugged his shoulders and sat down in living room. As soon as we sat down Sara's kids came thumping and yelling down the stairs and onto us.

"Uncle Josh!"

"Ella!" They all screamed

Every one of them started telling a different story, and they were talking all at the same time. I just watched and nodded, trying to make out what some of them were trying to say. Eventually Sara called for them to play a game out front. I peered over the coloured wall and watched them as they put on their shoes. I could feel the slight cool breeze on my face as the door opened and closed as each child went out.

"Wanna go for a walk?" I asked Josh as I stood up.

"Sure!" He perked up real fast and moved to the back door.

On our way out I asked the others if they wanted to join but they all declined and Josh and I started on out little walk. His parents' back yard was magnificent. There were a few trees and some water as we looked ahead. Josh grabbed my hand and swung it a little back and forth as we were walking.

"You know, you've never actually taken me back here before." I smiled

He just smirked and we moved on. There was a small dirt path we were walking on that lead to the water. It was really quiet, all I could hear were the birds and the slow sway of the trees. As we came closer to the waters edge I let go of Josh's hand and moved closer to see it.

"It's so beautiful" I smiled as I looked back at Josh.

I became confused for a split second on why he wasn't there anymore when I realized where he was, on his knee.

"Ella, I think it takes a while to find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and maybe you think this all happened really fast with you moving here but, I can't help but feel like a part of me is missing when your not here with me."

"Ella your perfect. Nobody in the entire world makes me feel of do the things you make me do. I want to be with you forever. Ella,"

"Will you please do me the happiest man alive and do me the extraordinary honour of

marrying me?" He said slowly and sweetly

"Are you serious?" I mumbled smiling, tears coming to my eyes

"Of course I am. Ella, will you marry me?"

I smiled, the biggest smile, and nodded my head. He stood up and hugged me.

"I love you." He whispered

I was in the midst of the most beautiful little forest, with the man of my dreams, the one I would marry!

I gripped him tighter and kissed him.

"Love you too"

He took my left hand and gently slid the ring onto it.