"Happy Birthday sweetheart" Summer couldn't believe with all that was going on it was her 17th birthday and she was in hospital with Mark, accepting the card from her dad, she wasn't surprised her mum hadn't turned up, if she had they would have thrown her straight back out on her backside.

Her granddad and Gran had been in earlier spoiling her with various gifts, as well as a limo for tomorrow when Mark left the hospital, amongst other things. The wrestlers close to her had popped in, dropping cards and gifts that were left on the side to be opened later with Mark. In fact the pile was over flowing how they were going to get through it she didn't know, it showed her one thing how much she was loved, and that her friends and family certainly accepted her and Mark.

"Thanks dad" opening the card it was beautiful with special daughter on and a lovely verse, a small piece of paper fell out, opening it with trembling fingers, Summer read it tears forming in her eyes, handing it to Mark she got up and hugged her dad tight. Mark couldn't believe his eyes, how the hell had Paul got Steph to sign and endorse this piece of paper, well sod this no way would he not take the opportunity given to him. To Summer it was the most wonderful gift ever.

"Darlin you know what this means?" Summer looked at him, still hugging her dad

"Yeah, I do, why?"

"Cos darlin I get to ask you" Summer's heart stopped, was he going to, no surely not, watching him, he heaved himself up in bed, beckoning her to him as he reached into the cabinet next to the hospital bed. Pointing for her to sit on the bed, he took something out into his hand, her hand shook as he took it in his, pulling it to his lips he kissed it, taking a deep breath his eyes on hers.

"Summer darlin I have loved you for two years and now you are 17 we have full permission from your parents. So what do you say baby girl will you marry my old dead ass?" looking down in his hand was an engagement ring in white gold, with a small diamond in the middle, just perfect for her small finger.

"Yes!" her hands over her mouth in shock, Mark took her in his arms, placing the ring on her finger, she was his now.

"How did you do it Paul?"

"Told her mum she had no choice, look at you both you are happy and I know damn well you will look after her Mark, she will be loved and protected and that is all we can ask for. Steph sends her congratulations as she knows full well the minute she gave her permission you would ask her. So mate look after her ok she's our special little girl" Holding his hand out Mark shook it, as a thanks

"You know I will Paul, she is just as special to me as she is to you" Paul left them to have some private time, tomorrow he knew Mark and Summer were heading to the beach house. Vince had sorted it all out for them both, along with the limo, they would want for nothing whilst Mark mended.

Paul headed to the arena, he had to speak to Vince little did Summer or Mark know that Steph was determined to beat the crap out of her daughter. Hoping to make her see sense, no way was Paul going to spoil their happiness, not now and hopefully not ever.

"How's my beautiful granddaughter? " Vince asked as Paul walked into his office.

"Ok, Vince Summer is the happiest I have ever seen her, he asked her you know"

"Did you expect any different Paul, he loves her, hasn't he shown that time and time again. Now we have to sort my daughter out. How did you get her to sign that damn paper"

"Vince she had no choice, but she isn't happy I can tell you that, the down side she is determined to do this fight with Summer, she hopes that she can beat some sense into her. I don't know what to do Vince"

"Now Paul do you really think I would allow it to get that far, you leave it with me no way is Summer getting hurt by my spoilt little madam, however Summer has the right to hit out if she wants. You leave it with me" he had that evil smirk on his face, one that Paul hated.

"Why, don't I like that smirk Vince?"

"Because you know damn well it will work how I want it to do"

"Yeah Vince and that's what scares me the most, you can be one evil man"

"Paul, my son, as much as I love my daughter and I do, I love my granddaughter more, Steph is happy with you, so why the hell has she right to spoil her daughters happiness"

"I like the way you think Vince, ok I will leave it with you, and hope this works out"

Paul was unsure how had it all come to this, Steph and Summer hating each other over one man, who worshipped the ground his daughter walked on. Why couldn't she just accept it, how much more did they have to go through before she realised that Mark and Summer were meant to be.

The limo arrived late evening at it's destination, the driver helped Mark out, with his walking stick he was able to drag his aching body to the door, the two hour drive had almost killed him. well his body. Resting and sun would do wonders and the company of his wonderful fiancée. His, she was his. At last and no he couldn't help the shit eating grin from going across his face.

"So darlin we have two whole weeks just you and me " he was settled on the king sized bed in the master bedroom, after Summer had medicated him. The view from the window overlooked the beach, waiting for her reply he watched the sun slowly sinking into the sea, as the lights came on along the harbour. From what Summer said that was the towns hot spot, bars. Restaurants with fresh sea food, and small café bars, with two night clubs over near the far end. He certainly planned on enjoying the night life whilst he was here, ok he wasn't able to dance at the moment, with his injuries but he sure could enjoy watching Summer should she want to

"I know, just us two, wow, i want to show you the beach, the café I get my favourite coffee from, the sea food restaurant" Mark chuckled

"Slow down little one, we will see it all I promise, I want to know what you love Summer, what makes this place so special for you." Turning to him she sat on the bed with the biggest smile on her face

"What I love Mark is you" placing the softest kiss on his lips, she lay her head on his chest and watched the lights flicker, just enjoying being close to him. Marks arms came around her, as he placed a kiss on her head

"I love you too darlin"