Hey guys next chapter is up! only two more chapters left...i know sad...but it's time to give this paily story a happy ending. I just wanted to give a shoutout to all the other authors using their creative minds and writing amazing stories! Let me know what y'all think. Also still looking for more prompts (give me what ya got)!
Chapter 28
Paige' POV
I felt the snow prick my face as I walked from the car to the station. Snow always meant accidents, so I knew that it was going to be a late night. I'd promised Emily that I would take her out to dinner, just her and I, tonight, but judging by the weather, I wasn't sure.
"Well look who finally decided to show up?" Jae said, leaning back smuggley in her chair.
"I was here before both of you!" Ellie smirked.
"Well good afternoon to you too," I laughed, tossing a few things in my locker.
"So how's the new house treating you?" Ellie asked.
"It's amazing! We finished painting the rest of the room last months, so it's starting to actually feel like home."
"Wow, I can't wait to see it!"
"Ellie and Jae, you should stop by this weekend for dinner. Bring Finn!"
"I'll have to think about…" Jae said, smiling. "Oh of course I'll be there!"
"You just have to bring the drinks!"
"Oh the expensive part…fine!"
"Looks like I got away clean," Ellie laughed.
I quickly changed into my uniform and took a seat next to Jae. We waited for an hour before we got out first call.
"You're driving!" Jae said, running to the vehicle.
"Ellie, you're driving!" I shouted sprinting after Jae.
"It's like I'm babysitting two children!" Ellie said, shaking her head.
Ellie quickly maneuvered the vehicle through the afternoon traffic. About fifteen minutes later we pulled up next to car accident on the highway.
Jae and I quickly stabilized the patient and took them to the hospital. I was lucky enough to run into Emily before we got our next call.
"Hey babe!" Emily said, giving me a quick kiss.
"Hey, busy already?"
"Surprisingly," she said, looking over her charts.
"I'm hoping I'll get out on time…"
"Hey, don't worry about dinner! We can always do it some other time," she said, giving me shoulder a squeeze.
"God, I'm one lucky person."
"Yes you are! Now go save some lives! I'll see you tonight," Emily said, giving me another kiss before shooing me away.
"Aw aren't you two just the cutest," Ellie cooed.
"Hey, you and Jackson aren't bad either," I joked.
"Alright noodle brains, enough yipe-yappying we got another call," Jae said, ushering us towards the ambulance.
The day pasted by quickly. We received a few more calls before our shifts were starting to wind down.
"Well, I'm had about enough driving for one day! It's Jae's turn next time," Ellie said, getting out of the car. "I'll see you two tomorrow!"
"See ya," Jae shouted from the back.
"Hey, Jae," I said, stopping her.
"What's up?"
"I wanna ask you something, or talk to you about something," I said.
"Sure."
"I think it's time."
"Time for what?"
"I'm going to ask Emily to marry me."
"Paige! That's amazing! Yes! I totally support your decision!" Jae said, pulling me into a tight hug. "So…what's the problem?"
"I'm just worried. I've been carrying around the ring ever since we went and bought it, you know, trying to find the perfect moment…and then I'm worried that she'll say no."
"You don't know until you try, and trust me Emily is head over heels in love with you and you with her…everyone can see it. If anything, she'll say yes. You just have to trust yourself okay?"
"Okay?"
"And hey, if she says no, well you've always got me to take you out for an amazing night."
"Thanks Jae."
"Anytime, it's what friends do," Jae said, giving me another hug. "Now get home to your woman."
"Okay."
The sun had already set, and darkness had taken over the night. The drive back to the house was only twenty minutes. When I pulled into the driveway, the only lights on in the house was Lily's and the kitchen.
"Em?" I asked, walking into the house. There was no answer, and no one in the kitchen. I made my way up to Lily's room and found Emily laying next to Lily, reading her a bedtime story.
"Hey," I said, opening the door a little wider.
"Paige!" Lily said, smiling widely.
"Hey superstar," I said, taking a seat at the foot of the bed. "How was your day?"
"Good! Ms. Phillips gave us cookies in class today."
"Oh she did?"
"Yeah, they were chocolate chip."
"Well, that sounds delicious!"
"Alright, I think it's time for someone to go to bed."
"Okay. Goodnight Paige. Goodnight Emily," she said, giving us each a hug.
"Goodnight Lily. Sleep tight," I said, turning off the lights and closing the door.
"How was working?" Emily asked, following me into the kitchen.
"Tiring."
"How about make you quick dinner?" Emily said, opening the fridge.
"Hey, don't worry about me," I said, wrapping my arms around her.
"I don't mind. I'll just reheat some dinner. It's no big deal. Besides, it means that I get to spend more time with you."
"Okay, but only if you promise me one thing…two things."
"Depends on what they are…"
"Okay, well I invited Jae and Ellie over for dinner with weekend."
"Wonderful! We'll get to show them around the house, and we can cook together!"
"You should invite some of your work friends."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, of course. Lily will be at my dad's this weekend…so it can be an adult party."
"Oh, I like the sound of that," Emily said, giving me a peck on the lips. "And the second thing?"
"You're not working on Friday right?"
"Only the morning, but I'm done at 5."
"I want to take you somewhere."
"And where would this somewhere be?"
"It's a surprise."
"You're full of surprises," Emily smiled.
Friday morning back by quicker that I thought it would. I felt Emily's warm arms wrap around me.
"Do you have to leave?" I moaned, wrapping Emily's arms tighter around me.
"I'll be back soon."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
"I love you Em," I said, planting a gently kiss on her cheek.
"I love you more."
I watched as Emily got ready for work, enjoying the view that was given to me. She just shook her head laughing, giving me another kiss before leaving.
I slowly found the energy to crawl of out bed and getting ready before taking Lily to school. I quickly showered and through on a pair jeans and a sweatshirt.
"Lily, you almost ready?" I called from the stairs.
"Yeah. I'll be down in a minute."
I took the time to throw together a quick lunch for her, before she got downstairs.
"Ready," she said, appearing in the kitchen.
"Perfect timing!"
"Are you all packed for this weekend?" she nodded. "Wonderful."
"Are you working today?"
"Nope. Not today," I said, unlocking the car.
"So what are you going to do?"
"Well. I'm gonna clean up the house because we have guests coming over tomorrow. Then, well, there's something that I want to talk to you about."
"What is it?" she asked, a little concerned.
"It's nothing to be worried about. Here," I said, reaching into my pocket, and pulling out the small box and handing it to her. She opened in nervously.
"Wooh…" she said, running her finger over the metal ring. "It's beautiful!"
"Lily, I'm giving this Emily, and I want to make sure that you're okay with it."
"Like, how my mommy had a ring?"
"Exactly."
"So, I get two mommies!" she said excitedly.
"Yeah!"
"Emily will love it!"
"You think so?"
"I know so," Lily smiled, handing the box back to me.
"Thank you," I said, pulling her into a tight hug. "I love you so much!"
"I love you too Paige."
I waited until Lily entered the building before heading back. A smile was plastered on my face from the time I left Lily's school, until the time Emily walked through the door.
"Hey, babe. Wow that house looks great," Emily said, coming into the kitchen.
"And, I did the shopping for tomorrow's dinner."
"Love you," Emily said, kissing me. "And Lily's is at your dad's?"
"Yeah, he came and got her a few hours ago."
"Alright, well, let me just change out this," she said, motioning to her scrubs. "Do I need to wear anything in particular?"
"Wear whatever, just be comfy."
"Are you going like that?" Emily asked, motioning to my jeans, and sweater.
"Unless you want me to change."
"No, you're smoking hot right now," Emily said, tugging at the hem of my sweater.
"I know I am," I joked. "I promise you an amazing night tonight."
"I expect you to keep that promise," Emily said, making her way to the bedroom.
"Please god, please, let things go perfect tonight," I whispered. "Please!"
I grabbed a few blankets and threw them in the back of the car, before heading back inside. Emily was waiting in the kitchen when I got back.
"Are you hungry?"
"I actually ate dinner at the hospital."
"No worries. Are you ready to go?" Emily nodded. We grabbed out coats and hats before heading out to the car.
"So, where are you going?"
"Ah, ah, ah, still a surprise," I said, shaking my head.
"Fine," Emily said, taking a seat in the passenger seat. I quickly checked my pocket to see if the box was still there.
Emily held onto my hand for most of the ride, until we got closer to our destination. I'd only ever been here with here during the summer, so it looked a little different with snow and ice covering the scenery.
"Paige, is this where I think we are?" Emily asked looking out the window.
"I don't know," I smiled.
I pulled over on the side of the road and grabbed the blankets from my trunk.
"Here," I said, wrapping a blanket around her.
"Thanks."
We walked for a few minutes before making it through the grove of trees. There were a few stumps near the edge of the frozen lake.
"Wow, this place is even more beautiful in the winter," Emily said looking across the lake.
"You remember this place?"
"Of course I remember this place. Wow, it's been way too long."
"It has," I replied, looking at the reflection of the sun on the ice.
"This was the first place that I told you I loved you."
"And I won't ever stop telling you how much I love you."
We sat there for a few more minutes, watching the sun set across the ice. Emily stared off into the distance, remembering all the fond memories that were made here.
I felt myself, reach into my pocket and grab the small box. Emily's attention was still focused on the ice in front of her. I took advantage of the moment, and quickly got down in front of her.
"Paige…?"
"Emily, there's something that I've been wanting to do for a while," I said, twirling the box behind my back. "You have no idea what's you've done for me, how much you've made my life worth living. Because of you, I'm the happiest person alive, and Lily's got a wonderful woman looking after her. I can't imagine my life without you, and I want to keep spending a lifetime with you, whether it's just sitting in bed watching TV or going on random family adventures, as long as you're with me, everything is worth living for. Emily Fields, you do me the greatest honor and…marry me?" I said, pulling the box from behind my back and opening it.
Emily were streaming down Emily's face when we saw me get down on one knee. Her fingers gently brushed over the shining metal. I felt my nerves starting to bubble with every passing second. Emily had spoken a word, since I asked her to marry me.
"Y-yes," she said, happily, trying to compose herself.
"Yes?"
"Yes!" she said, laughing, trying to wipe away her tears. I quickly took the ring out of box and placed it on her ring finger.
"Yes, yes, yes," she said, kissing me passionately. "Yes!"
"Thank you," I said, pulling her into a tight hug. "I love you so much."
"I love you."
