Amanda jumped up onto the moving train and once she was there, her mouth dropped open when the car she happened upon was carrying a carload of men wearing red Masonic Shriners. Completely dazed and confused now, Amanda moved on through the car to the last train; and as she did so, she could've sworn she saw agents Gunnar and Thomas. But if she'd looked even more carefully, she would've seen some other familiar faces; Billy and Francine.

The box nearly fell out of her hand once she made it onto the last car…..

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Joe just couldn't believe it! He'd almost been in a car crash. He had been in a cab, on his way back to his hotel; the cab ride had been fast paced and a hell raising experience from the time he'd gotten in it earlier; but had gotten worse by the end when trying to make the light; almost crashed with another vehicle. To his surprise, instead of stopping, the cab driver had put the cab in reverse, pulled back, nearly crashing into another car and then sped off before the other driver could get out. Concerned for the other driver's condition, Joe had insisted on following the Wagoner; that as he was looking at it; looked a lot like Amanda's.

Now, he stood, on the train platform, his mouth hanging open as he watched Amanda, dressed in a sexy black dress and high heels, jump onto the train. Joe ran towards the train; but before he could get on, it sped off, leaving him behind, stunned. Just where was she going, dressed like that and what about her shoulder; that was supposed to be healing? He never did get the whole story about her shoulder. Joe glanced at his watch. The boys were at a sleepover, so maybe he could catch Dotty at home and see if she knew what was going on…and by the way, if Amanda was getting on the train all dressed up, where was her Mr. Stetson?

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The last train consisted of the dining car and occupied one person whose back was to her; but for whom she knew instantly who it would be when they turned around. His back was to her; he was wearing a black suit and a red baseball cap. Amanda neared closer, slowly and took in the violinist sitting in the corner of the caboose; flowers not only on the table, but around the entire room; soft lighting and a bottle of champagne on the table. As she neared closer, Lee turned around and opened his hands. "I understand that you have a package for me."

"What? Oh, here," Amanda said as she handed Lee the package.

Lee placed the package on the seat next to him then stood and took Amanda's hands in his and held them for a moment. He then opened her chair for her and sat across from her.

She was so in awe of the whole thing, Amanda remained quiet as she took in the beauty of the room. "Lee, I don't know what to say, how, who?"

"We can talk about that later—are you hungry or would you rather dance?"

"Dinner first, I suppose."

"Okay." Lee looked up and gestured with his hands for the server to come over.

Amanda nearly fell out of the chair when both Mr. Melrose and Francine walked over to the table.

"Shall I pour your champagne now or later, Sir?" Francine asked, while Billy held out a menu to Lee and Amanda.

"Sir, Francine."

They both smiled and nodded.

"Champagne now would be fine, thank you," Lee replied.

Francine served the beverage. "Anything else?"

Lee looked at Amanda who simply nodded. "No, we're fine. We'll need a few more minutes to look over the menu."

"Of course, Sir." Billy said, and then walked off with Francine directly behind him.

Once they were gone; Amanda looked at Lee and burst out laughing; the sight of Francine in the uniform was just too much to bear. "However, did you get Francine to dress up in that—that uniform?"

"She was more than glad to do it."

"No, really, what did Billy promise her—oh I know; a box of chocolate."

"I did promise her a box of chocolate, but she wanted to do it—really."

"Well!"

"Now look at the menu. What are you going to have?"

Amanda turned her attentions to the menu; she was surprised to discover that the menu was a real one and a familiar one at that!

"You did not…"

"What?" Lee asked as he looked at Amanda.

"This is the menu from the Mexican restaurant." Some of the items were crossed off; but some main dishes were there, along with the same ones they'd chosen that day when they had went out.

"Is it?" He asked with a raised eyebrow and smirk upon his face.

Sure enough, the items listed were from their restaurant. Some selections were crossed off; but there were a variety of items listed.

Billy returned to the table and took their order. They both chose the dishes they had that day some months ago.

Lee then stood. "Shall we dance while we wait for our food to come?"

"I'd love that."

As Lee pulled Amanda into his arms, he whispered in her ear. "I forgot to tell you how beautiful you look; particularly in this dress."

"Thank you!"

"I love how you look in this dress."

"I know-you loved it so much, you wanted to buy one just like it for….another woman."

"Ugh, well, I—are you ever going to forgive me for that?" Lee asked with a half-smile.

"I don't know, it depends…" She smiled up at him then.

"Depends on what?"

"I don't know; what can you do to make me forget about it?"

Lee pulled Amanda closer into his arms and as he did so, any thought about anything else was totally forgotten. They remained in one another's arms, moving slowly to the music being played quietly.

Amanda laid her head on Lee's shoulder as they swayed gently to the beat. "Lee, how in the world did you set this up?"

"Well, it helps to have a fairy godfather," Lee answered as he looked over his shoulder towards where Billy and Francine had walked off.

Amanda noticed that the train was slowing down. She looked at Lee who shrugged his shoulders; then looked out the window and watched as the men from the train got out and walked towards the parking lot. Once all the men were off the train, the train continued back on course.

"Lee?"

"Yes?"

"Are those men real Masonic Shriner's?"

"Yes, I think so!"

"And, did I see agents Gunnar and Thomas in that crowd?"

"Yeah; once they learned of my plans, they wanted to be included in the fun."

"And just how did they find that out?"

Lee glanced over his shoulders at Francine, towards where Francine and Billy had walked.

"Oh, of course, loose lips Francine!"

They danced a little bit longer; then returned to their table and as they did so, Amanda noticed that the box was no longer there.

"Do you require anything else?" Billy asked, after he and Francine set down their food.

Lee glanced towards Amanda who shook her head, no. "No, I think that we are fine."

"I'll come back shortly when you think you are ready for desert."

"Okay, thanks."

Lee and Amanda ate in amicably silence, glancing at one another every so often; smiling as their food choices brought back pleasant memories. Occasionally, reached his hand out and stroked Amanda's cheek.

Once they were done, Billy returned to take their desert order. Francine and Billy returned shortly carrying two trays, one with their desert and one silver tray with a top covering the contents. The desert was placed on the table in front of them; the silver tray was placed along the seat where the box had once been.

Amanda didn't say anything; but smiled as she ate her desert.

"Lee, this is so…so wonderful. Thank you so much!"

They were done with their desert; Lee stood up and reached over and took the silver tray and placed it on the table. He then bent down on one knee before Amanda as he said: "Amanda King, you are the bravest, the smartest and most beautiful woman I've ever known. I never knew what love was before I knew you."

Tears wailed up in Amanda's eyes.

"Amanda King, will you marry me?"

Francine, who along with Billy, was just out of sight; but could see everything, let out a gasp.

"Oh, Lee, Yes, Yes, I will marry you!"