So, this is the last chapter for this story...sad :( but here you go!

"Goodness, this is a big present, isn't it?" Casey said as she grabbed the present from her mom.

"Who could it be from? You've opened up all your present from everyone," Nora asked.

"I don't know...how about I just open it?"

"Open for crying out loud!" Marti yelled.

Casey began to open the present up. All the attention was focused on Casey, that Edwin and Lizzie felt secure enough to hold hands on the couch. Marti was jumping up and down trying to figure out who the present was from and more importantly what it was. George was definitely clueless and Nora was skeptical. However, Derek was twitching with anticipation.

Casey had unwrapped the box and was opening it. "This is strange. Another, smaller box." Casey kept opening up the boxes until she got to a fairly small one.

"There's a card in this one."

"Well, read it honey," Nora prompted.

"Okay, 'Dear Casey, There's a man in your life that loves you more than anything in the world. You have his heart for the rest of your life. So there's something he needs to know. Love, Santa.' I'm so confused."

Nora and Lizzie finally understood what was going on. Casey kept opening the boxes and all she had was emptiness. Casey turned to look at Derek, who had been awfully quiet since the present was found. Slowly, Derek got down on one knee and grabbed Casey's hand.

"Santa was right, you know. There is something I need to know," Derek told her, looking in her eyes.

Casey felt like she couldn't breath. She never realized that this could be the present. She saw Derek pull a small, ring-sized box out of his pocket.

"Case, I know it may seem really soon, but I love you with all of my heart. I don't want to be with out you ever again. Will you marry me? I mean, not know, we could have a long eng-"

Casey stopped him with a kiss and then said, "Yes!"

Nora's eyes glistened with tears as she looked at her daughter and step-son. Edwin said, "Finally." While Lizzie's smile got huge. Marti jumped up and down screaming, "She said yes!" and George just sat there in a happy shock.

- - - - -

"That was a nice story, Uncle Edwin. But, my mom and dad are not together."

"I know. But they still love each other. In fact, your Aunt Lizzie, your Aunt Marti, and I are going to get them back together, somehow. They both have to be here for Lizzie and my wedding."

"Really? That would be great! I mean, I love living with Mommy, but I hate only visiting Daddy during the Summer and at holidays."

"I know, Daisy. I know."

"But, why are they not together anymore?"

"That's a story for a different day, sweetheart. But now, it's time for bed."

"Okay, goodnight, Uncle Edwin. But, when is Daddy going to be home?"

"His coach let's him off to come for the wedding tomorrow morning, so he'll be here tomorrow night."

"Okay. I love you."

"I love you too, Daisy."

Hmm...interesting twist huh? So, should I make a sequel? Let me know what you think!