The proposal idea in this chapter actually came to me in a dream and I thought it was really cute and something Steve would do. Hope you guys love this chapter.
Flashbacks in this chapter are in italics.
Next chapter (wedding day) is already complete so it will be up within the next week!
Today was the day. The day Steve was finally going to propose to Abbie. He worked for weeks on a plan and everything was set in motion.
The first part of the plan was to send Abbie to the spa for a few hours so he could get the house ready for her return,
At the spa, Abbie was just finishing up when one of the employees walked up to her handed her a red rose and an envelope.
A confused Abbie spoke up, "What's this?"
"Open it," the woman replied.
Abbie tore open the envelope to find a handwritten note that read Head to the place we first met-Steve.
Abbie smiled, very curious as to what this was all about.
Once at 5-0 headquarters, the place where she first met Steve she was greeted by Kono who stood in the parking lot holding a single red rose and an envelope.
"Kono please tell me what is going on?"
Kono smiled, "Read the note."
Abbie opened the envelope to find another handwritten note that read Head to the place our family began-Steve.
Abbie pulled up to the hospital where JJ was born. She smiled thinking of the moment their son was brought into this world.
It was now Tuesday July 1ST and although her due date was the 22nd Abbie was fully dilated and ready to give birth
"Alright Abbie time to push," Dr. Wilson told her.
Although she had read numerous books about pregnancy and birth, when the time came, she was suddenly nervous, and it showed on her face.
Steve could sense her anxiety, "Hey you can do this Abbs," he grabbed her hand, "I'm here with you."
With that she gave the first push, fritting her teeth through the pain she gripped Steve's hand as hard as she could; which completely unfazed him. She rests her head on the pillow before Dr Wilson spoke again, "That's great Abbie I need you to do it again"
Again, and with all her might she pushed. And rested and then pushed again. After three more pushes Dr Wilson told her. "Just one more push Abbie, that's all we need."
She turned her head to Steve who was in complete awe that this was happening "I can't do it."
"Yes, you can Abbie, you're doing great. Just one more," he said pulling their intertwined hands up to his lips and giving her a kiss.
She once again gripped his hand tightly and with one final push, baby boy McGarrett was born.
Stood in the parking lot was Catherine, again holding a single red rose and an envelope.
"You're not going to tell me what's going on?" Abbie rhetorically stated.
"Nope," smirked her cousin, and handed her the envelope and rose.
Head to the place we first said I love you- Steve
Grabbing her tightly he enveloped her in a hug, "I thought I lost you."
"I'm fine"
He pulled away from the hug. The two of them shared a look; a look mixed with many feelings on both sides.
Danny could sense the two needed some alone time, "I'm just gonna go over here." He said pointing to a random spot. Neither paid attention nor made eye contact.
"I love you," Steve admitted.
Abbie took in his words. The words she wanted to hear the longest time. Despite what she had gone through today a small smile appeared on her face, "I love you too."
Though that day began with Abbie being kidnapped it ended with her and Steve finally admitting the feelings for one another. As she walked toward the forest, she saw Lou holding the same envelope and red rose.
Head to the place we had our first date- Steve
Abbie let out a small laugh as she thought about their first official date as a couple.
The two arrived at Orchids, one of the most romantic and expensive restaurants on the island.
Once seated, Abbie opened the menu, "Steve this place is outrageously expensive."
"Don't worry about it."
Abbie furrowed her brow as she continued to scan the menu.
"What's the matter?"
"To be totally honest. I don't eat half of this stuff"
"What?"
"Honestly I could really go for a burger and beer," she paused, "I'm not a fancy person. I'm sorry."
"I love you," he grinned.
"You're not mad?"
"No. I'm not really into this place either," he admitted, "I let Danny talk me into wining and dining you. I should have known better."
"Never take dating advice from Danny Williams," she laughed.
"Wanna get out of here and head to Side Street?"
Abbie smirked, "I thought you'd never ask."
"This is the best burger in the world," Abbie spoke as she took a sip of her beer.
Steve smirked as he took a sip of his beer, giving her an intense glare.
"What do I have something on my face?"
Steve laughed and shook his head, "Your so cute."
"Steve McGarrett did you just use the word cute?" she chuckled, "We look ridiculous. You're in a suit and I'm in a bright red dress and heels in a bar. We stand out like sore thumbs."
"Who cares," he shrugged his shoulders, "Besides to me you're the only person in the room."
"Such a charmer Commander McGarrett."
"This is still a little weird isn't it?" Abbie stated.
"What?"
"I mean being on a date. I feel like we should be asking first date questions, getting to know each other," she said, "But we have a child together, were obviously way past that."
He shrugged his shoulders taking another sip of his beer, "Does that really matter?" he asked,
"So, we did things a little backwards. We're together now that's all that matters."
Outside of Side Street she was greeted by Chin who handed her the rose and envelope which read Head to your favorite place for our little family. -Steve
Once at Kolowalu Park she was greeted by Nahale who handed her the rose and envelope which read Lastly head to the place where our family is complete- Steve.
Once home tears immediately sprung to her eyes when she saw Danny and JJ at the front door of her home, both dressed in a tux with Danny holding six red roses.
"Hi mommy," the toddler beamed at the sight of his mother.
"Hi baby," she walked over and kissed the top of her sons' head.
"These are for you," Danny hands the roses to Abbie.
She smiled, "Thank you."
JJ grabbed at his mother's hand, "C'mon mommy."
"Where are we going?"
"A secret."
JJ led his mother through the lower level of the house to the backyard.
An audible gasp left Abbie's mouth as she saw their backyard covered in rose petals surrounded by candles; Steve stood also clad in a tux.
"Hi," he smirked as JJ let go of her hand and she walked toward Steve.
Through tears a smile was able to break through, "Hi."
Slowly Steve bent down on one knee, "Abbie you have made me a better man, a better father, a better person. You've shown me what love really is and have made me the happiest I could ever have imagined. Will you do me the honor of being my wife?"
He opened the jewelry box to reveal a one carat pear shaped diamond ring in a halo setting flanked on both sides by diamonds.
"Yes. Yes. Yes!"
He slips the ring on her finger and stands up to embrace his new fiancé.
The newly engaged couple kiss as tears of happiness stroll down her face.
Slowly pulling away he gently wipes the tears on her face, "Don't cry yet. I have one more surprise," he tells her as he points to the house.
Chin, Kono, Adam, Lou, Renee, Danny, Grace, Catherine, Nahale, Kamakona, and her parents enter the backyard.
The women rush over to the happy couple to hug and congratulate Abbie and of course get a closer look at her ring.
Soon after, Kono hands her best friend a glass of champagne as everyone else stands around the couple with a glass as well.
Kono lifts her glass as the everyone around her followed suit, "To Steve and Abbie, all I have to say is it's about time," laughed Kono, earning a chuckle from the couple, "Seriously, I love the both of you like family and I know I speak for all of us when I say I wish you nothing but lifetime of happiness."