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Chapter 25

I'm on the way to the airport right now to pick up mom, dad, Rob, Tori and Branson. Branson's 9 months old now so he can fly. I'm glad cause I've been jonesin to see my nephew. Ya Tori sends me pictures of him every day but it's just not the same. Anyways, 3 weeks ago I had met Cody's family and they all love me and the week after, me and Cody stayed a day at his mom and dads place and that went even better. Now my family is coming to our house. I had to get an earlier flight home last night. Cody couldn't leave til later today. The families flight gets in at 8 am and Cody's doesn't get in until 4. I made sure to get a gps because Cody wanted Dad and Rob to come get him from the airport, and I know they won't remember the way from going it just once so I got a gps. I'm not sure why he wants them. Boy time, I'm sure, that's fine. I could use some time with the girls.

"Hey princess" dad said as I met them all at the terminal and he gave me a hug.

"Hi dad. How are you guys?" I asked them all as we went to get their bags.

"We're doing good. What about you?" he asked

"Great. I met Cody's family a few weeks ago and they love me. They want to meet you all sometime. I would have said today but you guys are meeting Ted and Marissa today" I told them

"Well we're staying for a week. Maybe later on this week" mom suggested

"I'll have to get with Michelle and find out what they're doing. I think we can do that" I stated as we got to bag collection. "Where's my nephew?" I asked and walked over to Tori and took Branson.

"Aunt D" he smiled

I smiled the biggest I ever have "You guys taught him to say that?"

Tori smiled "I worked with him on that. I knew you'd like it"

"Thanks" I said to her "Hey buddy" I said and he smiled

"Hi Aunt D"

"I love you" I said to him and gave him a hug

"I wuv you" he said back. He's starting to talk now

"You are so cute" I said and he smiled "You wanna spend spring break with me when you get older?" I asked him

"Ya" he smiled and I put him back down so he could walk back over to Tori

"Sis, you look great" Rob gave me a hug and pushed me back for me to spin around.

"Thank you. I'm finally happy with my body" I smiled

"You should be"

"Oh, look at this" I told him and lifted up my shirt

"Wow, you're starting to get abs" he smiled

"I know" I said all giddy

"I'm very proud of you" mom said and gave me a hug.

"Thanks mom" I said and tried to choke back the tears. To hear my mom say that is just so overwhelming. I just never thought I'd ever hear her say that.

"I gotta say, you're really doing something with the women's division. I'm so glad they finally decided to listen to a fan and you were the best choice" dad said to me

"Awwwe, thanks dad" I said and gave him another hug and I drove them back to our place and showed them around. Mom and dad get the guest room, Rob and Tori get the pull out couch downstairs and I had actually bought a toddler bed for Branson and set that up downstairs for them. Mom was happy with how clean I've kept the house and dad went around inspecting everything he could and I could tell he was happy with that.

"Hey Donna. Smoking inside or outside?" Tori asked

"Actually we haven't had ANY smoke in the house so I'm sorry you guys but ALL smoking is done outside. It's a big back yard and it's private. Nobody can see in it, you'll be fine" I informed them all. I went outside with them all and we talked about how everything's been and all. Soon after they got settled Ted Sr and Marissa showed up. I did the introductions and dad and Ted hit it off great, I knew they would. Tori and Rob were downstairs playing with Branson and me, Mom and Marissa decided to make some lunch for everybody. They were all getting along real good. I'm glad too, for T's sake. People find out then they'll have to know the true story. I know he won't like that.

After we ate it was time for dad and Rob to go get Cody. Ted and Marissa left then too. They couldn't stay long. They just wanted to meet my family, which I wasn't worried about. I'm worried about later on in the week when ALL of Cody's family comes over to meet mine. I just really want them all to hit it off good. I can't imagine my life without Cody and it would really bother me if our families didn't get along. But I'm also giving Cody another present tonight. I actually already have it. I got it yesterday when I got back into town. It's somewhat for me. I know it'll mean a lot to him.

"So what did you get for Cody?" mom asked after the guys left. They all know that the only way for me to pay him back is to get stuff for him, cause he won't take money from me.

"Remember how I said I'd never get a tattoo of anybodys name unless it's family and can't change. Like you guys or my kids or nieces and nephews" I said

"You got a tattoo with his name didn't you?" Tori asked

I smiled "You know me so well" I said to her and I showed them. It's right under my belt. It's a heart with a ribbon wrapped around it that says 'Cody', It's simple but it really means a lot.

"That's cute" mom said

"I know it'll mean a lot to him. It'll prove how much I love him cause like you said, I was NEVER gonna get a tattoo with my man's name cause it could change but with him, I don't think it will. And he knows that. I know he'll like it" I smiled

"I'm sure he will" Tori smiled and gave me a hug and we sat in the living room with Branson and watched 'Cars' and waited for the guys to get back. It was taking them longer than I thought it would.

I hadn't realized they were back until I felt 2 arms reach around me and I felt a kiss on my head from behind the couch. So I hopped up and walked over to him "Hey baby" I said and gave him a hug and a kiss.

"Hi Deej. How'd it go with Ted and Marissa?" he asked

"Great. Dad and Ted were talking the whole time" I laughed

"I told you that would happen" he laughed

"Hey, I have to get along with my fake brother in-law don't I?" dad asked. They all know that I told Cody but they know the story everyone else knows. Not the true one.

"You've got a point" Cody said to him

"Cody, I want to show you one of your other presents. It was for me too though" I said and waited for a response.

"Well let's see it" he said. I took a step back from him and pulled the front of my jeans down a little bit for him to see it. He bent down and looked close to see what it said "You got my name tattooed on you?" he asked as he looked straight into my eyes "But you said you'd never get ANYBODY'S name, no matter how important they are, unless they're blood tattooed on you"

"Ya, I did say that" I smiled "But I thought this would really prove to you how much I love you"

"I already knew you did. You didn't have to do that. That really does mean a lot to me though. I just can't describe how happy I am right now" he just smiled at me

"I bet you could make it even better" Rob stated and I looked at him, how could he do that?

"Ya, right now seems perfect" dad added so I looked at him, what is he talking about?

I looked back at Cody "Cody, what…" I started but by then he was down on one knee, in the middle of the living room with mom, dad, Rob, Tori and Branson all looking at us now.

"Deej. You know I love you with everything I am. Sure I wish I would have tried to message you but we're together now and that's all that matters…" he started to say and I actually started to get teary eyed. I hardly ever cry, usually the only reason I cry is because somebody has pissed me off so bad that I cry but not now. Now I'm starting to cry from happiness "…After we were together for one month I knew I never wanted to be away from you. That month away from you before mania was torture for me. The moment I saw you as I walked through that terminal I knew that you were the one. You're the person that I can't live my life without. I don't even want to imagine a life without you and I hope I never have to. I know you wanted to wait til we were living together for 5 months but I don't wanna wait…" he took a deep breath "Donna Jo Shaw, will you marry me?" he asked as he opened up a blue velvet box and took out the ring inside of it. It was white gold with 3 diamonds in it but it was cut into it, the diamonds didn't stick out. The diamond in the middle was a little bit bigger than the 2 on either side of it. I had told Rob a while back that if he was ever with somebody when they were getting a ring that I'd like the kind that the diamonds don't stick out.

"Cody, I don't even have to think about how to answer that. Yes, I will marry you" I choked out and he put the ring on my finger and he stood back up and I gave him the most passionate kiss I could muster up. I could hear mom whistling a few feet away from me. I stopped kissing him and gave him a hug "I love you" I whispered to him

"I love you too" he whispered back and we stepped away from each other and I turned to show mom, Tori and Branson my knew ring.

"Purrtttiii" Branson said

"That is beautiful" mom smiled at me and gave me a hug

"About time" Tori said as she gave me a hug

"That's why you wanted Rob and dad to pick you up wasn't it? You had to ask them if you could" I said to Cody as I put two and two together.

"You're such a smart one" Rob said

"Shut up Rob" I gave him that look

Then Branson walked up to Cody "Uncle Cody?" he asked. He can't talk very clearly just yet. But I think he knows what's going on.

Cody picked him up as I said to him "Yes. You can call him Uncle Cody" I smiled and gave Cody a kiss.

"Yay" Branson said and gave Cody a hug. I'm so happy right now. There has been so many times since I've met Cody that I was the happiest I've ever been and now this beats them all. I'm engaged to an amazing man that has done so much for me in the past 4 months that I can't even begin to thank him. Then I thought about what all he's done for me; got me to quit smoking pot, quit smoking cigarettes, paid off my debts, got me to finish losing my weight, got me on creative, got me out of my parents house, is helping me train to do what I've always wanted to do. I know it was 'Uncle Ted' that pretty much got me the creative job but if it wasn't for me getting with Cody then I wouldn't have been there as often as I am. There's literally nothing I can do that's big enough to repay him. That's why I'm trying. I gave him the key to my heart and I actually got a tattoo with his name on it. And now I'm engaged to him. I have a fiancée. There is no way for me to beat that.

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