Chapter Forty Six

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Okay, just a head's up. We are now about fourteen chapters till the end here so there'll be a lot of wrapping up of loose ends. Apologies in advance but since this is also the last one of the Watch and Learn series, I figure it'd be best to tie up the loose ends where I can.

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"We knew it!" Kitty and Lucy squealed as they looked at their brother, their squeals causing Bruno to whimper slightly as he sat at Chad's feet, staring up at him with a doggy grin.

Chad stared at his younger twin sisters in shock. Ava thankfully was over at her father's business, having dragged Anthony along so Chad didn't have to worry about his step-cousins on top of his sisters. "I-wha-wait, what? What do you mean you knew it?"

He'd been dating Ginny for a few years by this point, and, after watching Ben take the jump into marriage a few months prior, knew that Ginny was the only girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. He'd gone into the den to ask his dad for permission to use his grandmother's ring to propose—and he thought he had some privacy.

Of course not. Kitty and Lucy had been reading in the corner while Alexandria was working on some embroidery. All three girls completely unnoticed by Chad until Kitty and Lucy squealed that is.

"Chad, you lit up like a Christmas tree from your first conversation with her," Lucy said, still grinning from ear to ear.

"So you guys thought that based off of that, I'd end up proposing to her?" Chad asked, shaking his head. He would never understand his sisters.

"Well not exactly, but with your concerns about ending up alone, we could tell that if you played your cards right that you wouldn't," Kitty explained, still grinning herself.

Chad couldn't help but give his little sister a sheepish grin. "I guess I was stupid to think that back then wasn't I? You know I've got you two to thank for this? If you hadn't dragged me to Ben's engagement party…"

"You're welcome," Kitty told him. Normally she would have teased Chad had he said something like that but this time she was totally serious. Besides, she could tell that Chad meant what he said, even though the only reason they'd dragged him out was for him, not to get him a girlfriend. She was delighted for him though. He deserved this and Kitty could tell he was truly happy. And since Ginny made him that way, let's just say the daughter of Mother Gothel was now Kitty's favorite person.

"It's going to look gorgeous on her," Alexandria said as Kit walked back into the den, having gone out to get the ring from where he was keeping it. Normally such a ring would have been kept in a bank or in a vault but as Chad got older and matured, Kit knew the question would be coming and he wanted to have his mother's ring on hand.

"Yeah it will," Chad nodded with a slight smile as he looked at the ring in his hand. "There's a small part of me that still can't believe Dad gave it to me to use. I mean, I know he just did but it almost doesn't feel real."

"Why wouldn't I give you your grandmother's ring Chad?" Kit asked.

Chad shrugged. "I mean…I wasn't the best a few years ago and…I dunno I thought you might give it to one of the girls, for their boyfriends to use I mean…"

Kit couldn't help but give his son a slightly sad smile. "Chad, I won't lie and say you weren't your best a few years ago but you've grown up. Besides, I can see how happy Ginny makes you. If there was another ring you wanted to use, by all means use it, but I see no reason why you can't use your grandmother's ring."

"No, no! I want to use it," Chad said quickly, as if saying it any slower would have his dad end up changing his mind.

Kit chuckled. "Okay then. Your grandmother would definitely be pleased to know her ring was going to her grandson's happiness."

"Dad, that's just corny," Chad said with a small chuckle of his own. "True but corny."

Kit shrugged. "So I'm corny, my eldest is going to propose to the woman he loves. I think that's enough of a reason to be corny."

Cinderella nodded in agreement, tears pooling in the corner of her eyes.

"Oh mom, don't cry," Chad said softly as he noticed the tears. "If you're emotional now, what are you going to be like at the wedding?"

"Oh Chad, I'm just happy for you," Cinderella told him. "After everything…Ginny's a lovely girl, you two will be happy together."

Chad couldn't help but smile at that. "You know she has to say yes first, right?"

"Why wouldn't she?" Kitty asked. "Chad, you two are practically inseparable at times. There's no reason why she wouldn't say yes."

"It's still a big decision Kat…"

"Yeah but Chad, you wouldn't be asking if you didn't think you were ready," Kitty told him. "And it's not like you're Ben, she'd only become Queen of one kingdom when you take the crown not all of Auradon."

"True…but she's still becoming Queen of a kingdom. She might say no because of that."

Alexandria shook her head. "Chad, you two have been together for years at this point. If the idea of being Queen scared Ginny, she would have told you by now."

"I know," Chad said with a small sigh. "But like you said Alex, it's been years but it still feels like I'm going to wake up and it's all been a dream or the Blue Fairy is about to take us to another viewing or something."

Kitty, Lucy, and Alexandria all gave him a small smile. They knew what he was referring to and they did have to say, it was rather refreshing to not go through a viewing.

"Chad…it's not a dream. Trust us…besides I don't think you'd have us in a dream of yours that involved Ginny."

"Kitty! Get your mind out of the gutter!" Chad exclaimed, trying to hold back chuckles as his parents were still in the room.

Kitty shrugged. "Am I wrong?"

"Our parents are in the room!"

"I'm pretty sure we don't need to explain the concept of those kinds of dreams to mom and dad, Chad. They had four kids after all, they get the concept."

"Okay, okay Kitty. Chad…all I'll say is that if you do decide to act on your…'urges', act responsibly please," Kit said, giving both his children a small smile.

"Yes dad."

"I'm not having this conversation with my baby sisters and my parents," Chad said, shaking his head. "This isn't real."

"Oh it's real Chad," Kitty said with a chuckle. "And by the way, I'm two years younger than you. I stopped being your 'baby' sister years ago."

"I held your hands while you were learning to walk Kat. You will always be my baby sister."

Kitty couldn't help but give Chad a slight smile, lightly punching him on the shoulder. "Well just know this Chad. You may be annoying at times but you will always be my big brother. Lucy, Alex, and I are the only ones who get to mess with you."

Cinderella and Kit couldn't help but smile as they watched their kids interact. This was all they could ask for. They knew their kids had had some rough times, even if thankfully Chad hadn't had to live being stuffed in that closet. But now it looked like smooth sailing ahead and hopefully soon they would have a future daughter in law. One they would happily welcome into the family.

"I hope she likes it," Chad said as he opened the box to look at his grandmother's ring. There was a small part of him that felt bad that there wasn't any jewelry from his mother's mom for the girls to use but Lady Tremaine had sold it after marrying his grandfather to pay off the growing debts.

Sure his mother had been able to squirrel away a few small pieces but they were more every day sort of pieces. Not the type that one might get engaged with.

And the only reason Chad knew that was because of his friendship with Audrey. She used to look over the photos of the pieces that had managed to be saved and would tell Chad when and where they might be worn.

"I'm sure she will Chad," Kit said, giving his son a small smile. "So what's the plan?"

"The plan?"

"How are you going to propose?"

"Oh! Um..well I was thinking something reasonably simple but you know…still romantic in a sense."

"Good idea. Just because you're royal doesn't mean the proposal has to be flashy."

"Right," Chad nodded.

Cinderella couldn't help the almost face splitting smile she had on. "Chad we are so happy for you."

"Thanks mom," Chad said, a grin still on his face as well.

"Mom's right Chad," Lucy nodded. "Ginny's awesome, she's perfect for you."

"She really is," Kitty nodded.

Chad couldn't help but smile at his sisters. "Have to say, never expected you guys to say that about someone I dated. Especially you Kat."

"Well Ginny's a special case," Kitty told him. For the sake of today, I'm not going to mention the fact that you managed to date eleven girls at the same time when we were at school, she thought. That would just get their parents upset and that was probably not a good idea.

"Good to know," Chad told her. Kat…how can I ever thank you, for dragging me to Ben's engagement party? Seriously, if you hadn't, I might still be in my room. Okay stop dwelling, I've got a girlfriend to go ask a very important question. Let's do this.

Walking a bit aways away from his family, Chad pulled out his phone and dialed Ginny's number before he lost his nerve.

"Hey chérie," he said with a small smile.

"What's the occasion? You rarely pull out that name," Ginny said, her chuckle causing Chad's small smile to grow.

"I was wondering if you wanted to get together tonight? Unless you've got plans with Rapunzel and Eugene and their attempt to repopulate the Earth?"

"Nope, I'm all yours. What were you thinking?"

"Dinner? Maybe a picnic?"

"Sounds great! Where were you thinking?"

"Maybe the beach? If the weather gets bad though we can do it at the castle."

"Chad, have you looked outside?" Ginny asked, a note of fondness audible in her voice.

Chad shook his head. "No…why?"

"It's December you goof, it's snowing," Ginny chuckled.

Chad glanced out the window and sure enough, big fat white flakes were falling from the sky. Huh…thank you Khione. You may have just made my proposal more romantic than I'd intended, he thought. Yes having a Queen who was the daughter of the Greek God of the Dead and married to his best friend caused Chad to actually crack open a book and learn who the Greek Goddess of Snow was.

He'd figure out why the Greek Gods had such specific titles later.

"Oh yeah, it is," he said after he realized he hadn't said anything. "You want to come over? We could have the picnic inside."

"Sure! Sounds great!"

Chad grinned. "See you soon then."

"What time?"

"How about a couple of hours? Gives you time to finish up your shopping trip."

"Sounds good!"

"See you soon."

"Will do, love you."

"Love you too."

Chad's smile was still visible as he hung up the phone. "I should get ready for Ginny."

"Want some help?" Kitty offered.

"Thanks Kat," Chad said, turning to look at her. "I'd love some."

"Come along then. We must make you look smart for my future sister-in-law!" Kitty said, taking on this assignment with all seriousness.

"I think that's a tall order but I'm all yours Kat," Chad told her.

"Well then come on bro, we don't have much time! Lu, you and Alex set up the blankets in front of the fireplace and see about starting a fire too!"

"Aye aye!" Lucy said, giving Kitty a small salute as Kitty and Chad walked out of the room.

"Any orders for us Kitty?" Cinderella called to her eldest daughter.

"You and dad can make the food, mom!" Kitty called back, chuckling slightly.

"On it!"

Kitty shook her head as she and Chad made their way to his room. Chad couldn't help but think at how real it felt, preparing to ask Ginny to marry him. He had the ring, he had gotten Eugene and Cassandra's permission a few weeks prior…which was probably the most terrifying experience of his life if he was being honest.

"King Eugene? I'd…I'd like to ask your permission for something," Chad said, stammering slightly as he stood before Eugene in the throne room. Over the years, Eugene and Rapunzel had considered Ginny to be one of their own brood. Well more like Rapunzel considered Ginny to be a sister to her which made sense considering Rapunzel had been raised by Gothel for eighteen years.

Still, Eugene was the eldest male relation of Ginny's and per custom, Chad would need to ask his permission to even think about proposing. The only reason Rapunzel wasn't sitting by Eugene's side was because she was out with Evan.

Supposedly it was a mother-son shopping trip but Chad had a feeling that Rapunzel was trying to get information about Hermie. At least from what Alexandria had told him, there was a rumor that Evan was going to ask Hermie to accompany him to the Fiztherbert's upcoming holiday party. According to Alexandria, Evan had always attended those events with one of his sisters as his 'date' so this was something worth talking about.

Eugene chuckled and held up his hand. "I know what you're about to ask Chad and I have to just say this. Sorry kid, you're asking the wrong person."

He pointed over to Cassandra who was sitting nearby. "You want to ask anything about Ginny? Cass is the first line of defense, not me."

Chad wasn't ashamed to admit that he gulped audibly as he followed Eugene's hand to see Cassandra. "Can I ask her when she's not sharpening a sword?"

"I don't bite kid…rarely at least," Cassandra said with a small shrug.

Chad nodded slowly and walked over a bit, keeping out of range of said sword.

"So…you want to marry my little sister. I'm assuming at least because you definitely didn't ask permission to date her," Cassandra said, sheathing the sword. She knew how much Ginny loved Chad, she'd have to be blind not to see it. But that being said, she wasn't just going to let some guy marry her little sister.

"Yes ma'am," Chad nodded.

Cassandra pursed her lips, not giving an answer which seemed to only terrify Chad more.

"So…Cassandra? Cass? Captain? I would like to ask your permission to ask Ginny to marry me," Chad said after a minute of silence, tripping over his own words.

"Why Ginny?" Cassandra asked. "You could have any girl you wanted, what makes you want her?"

"…I love her," Chad said softly after a minute. Chad would never know this but the fact that he had to stop and take a minute only endeared him to Cassandra. It meant he was serious about this. "I love the way her eyes light up whenever she talks about make up and partnering with Evie to get her business off the ground, I love the way her hair flows in the wind whenever we go horseback riding together…i love the fact that she likes my sisters and doesn't try to drive a wedge between us…I love the way she accepts all of me even though I can be a bit of a jerk at times…I love how down to earth she is, always insisting I'm going overboard if I spoil her when I know I could always give her more…"

Chad took a breath and looked over at Cassandra. "I…I love the fact that she doesn't care about my claustrophobia…and that she's always the one to volunteer to get something out of a closet if it's needed so I don't risk getting shut inside. She's just..she's perfect."

"And you don't have a problem making someone with Ginny's…'history' Queen of Charmington?"

"What, you mean a VK?" Chad asked. "Maybe the me a few years ago would have, if I'm being honest. But I got a chance to grow up, and having the viewings from the Blue Fairy didn't hurt much. My mom's a Queen and she was raised by Lady Tremaine. Queen Snow's a Queen and she was raised by the Evil Queen."

"No, no I know you have no problem with her lineage otherwise you wouldn't be dating her. I was referring to her relationship history."

"Mal told us what the Isle was like," Chad said with a small shrug. "I don't want to marry Ginny for her relationship history, why should that matter? I had girlfriends before her, it doesn't bother me that she had guys before me."

Good answer Chad, Eugene thought as he saw a small smile on Cassandra's face as she heard that.

"So…?" Chad asked, hoping the pleading look that he was sure was in his eyes wasn't that obvious.

Cassandra sighed. "You know that if you hurt my little sister, I will come after you right?"

"I'd expect nothing less, and you wouldn't be the only one. My sisters would come after me if I hurt Ginny, followed closely by Mal, Evie, Uma, Harriet Hook, Sammy Smee, CJ Hook, Claudine Kersey…actually it'd be a shorter list to say who wouldn't come after me if I hurt Ginny."

"Well in that case…hope she says yes Charming," Cassandra told him, making a mental note to find out who the people were who wouldn't want to hurt Chad if he hurt her sister.

"Thank you!"

"By the way…you tell anyone that I'm not terrifying…"

"I won't," Chad said quickly. "You are very terrifying…and I mean that in the nicest way!"

Cassandra couldn't help but smile at that. "I think, Charming, you'll be an okay brother-in-law."

"…thanks I think?"

"Take it as a compliment kid," Eugene said as he walked over. "She said the same thing to me."

Chad smiled at that. Okay, he thought. Now all I have to do is ask Ginny.

Kitty shook her head as she pulled Chad into his room, knowing he was probably thinking about Ginny. "Sit! I'll go get your clothes."

"You seem way into my love life," he told her but sat down on the bed.

"So I happen to like my future sister-in-law. Sue me!"

"I'm just saying you never acted like this back when I dated Audrey."

"Audrey didn't exactly endear herself to me the way Ginny has. Not to say that Audrey hasn't changed over the years and that I'd be surprised if her Derek didn't follow your lead soon and propose but Ginny's better."

"Really? How so?"

"Ginny actually took the time to get to know us for one," Kitty told him. "It doesn't hurt that she's a prankster."

She tossed Chad a shirt and a nice pair of pants. "We can't gab all day though. Get changed, your girlfriend's coming for her Prince Charming. Literally in this case."

Chad shook his head. "That joke is so old, you know that?"

"But it was perfect for the situation!"

"True, that is very true."

"Now get changed Chad!"

"Yes Kat," Chad said with a small chuckle as he went into his bathroom to get changed.

Kitty couldn't help but smile as the door shut. You got this bro. Just don't lose the ring or injure yourself somehow. Cause then Ginny would panic and it would not be a good way to propose.

"So?" Chad asked as he walked out.

"You clean up nice Chad," Kitty told him. The tan slacks and the light blue shirt did look good on him, she had to say.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome. Comb your hair and you should be all set."

Okay so mom and dad have the food taken care of, Alex and Lu are setting up, Chad is changed, we just gotta get out of here so Chad can have some privacy.

"I'll get our sisters and parents out of the castle for you," she told Chad.

Not waiting for a reply, Kitty walked out of the room and made her way back downstairs. "Alright then, where are we at? How's everything going?"

"Blankets are done," Lucy said as Bruno wagged his tail from where he was sitting on them.

"Food is almost done as well," Cinderella said as she walked out of the kitchen. "Your father's just whipping up one last thing."

"How…we weren't up in Chad's room for that long!"

"Jaq, Gus, and the others all wanted to help out. Plus, and don't tell Chad this, but I may have called Fairy Godmother to work her magic," Cinderella told her daughter. Yes it was breaking the rules but Chad was proposing! It was worth it.

"Well then great, because once dad's done in there, we gotta get out of here! We gotta give the couple some privacy after all."

"Of course dear," Cinderella said with a small chuckle.

"Cranberry hazelnut bread is out," Kit called. "Just give it a minute or two to cool and then we can leave. Oh and the cookies are coming out too!"

"Great! I think it is going to go really well," Kitty said, grinning ear to ear.

"You seem very invested in this honey," Kit teased his eldest daughter as he walked out with the food.

Kitty shrugged. "I like seeing Chad happy. Maybe I didn't use to but…after seeing the alternative…"

"We know honey," Cinderella said. "Chad's lucky to have sisters like you. You never gave up on him."

"We got him to leave his room once mom," Kitty sighed.

"But once was all that was needed," Lucy told her. "It's where he met Ginny after all, and on that note…"

"Ella, I do believe we're being kicked out of our castle," Kit chuckled.

"It would seem so," Cinderella agreed, a small laugh in her voice.

"Just so Chad can have time to propose without us butting in," Kitty told them. "Now shoo! You too Lu, Alex!"

"Yes my amazing sister," Alexandria said, shaking her head. "Maybe I'll see if Hadie's available to hang out."

Lucy and Kitty looked at each other with knowing grins on their faces but they weren't going to say anything. Not in front of their parents, at least not yet.

"Kitty just wants to spend time with Roland," Lucy teased. "But hey, I'm not complaining. I get time with Bobby out of this."

And on that note the three Charming girls made their way out of the castle, Kitty grabbing the keys to one of the cars.

"We should head out too," Kit said, his voice soft as he pulled his wife into an embrace.

Cinderella smiled and gently kissed Kit on the cheek. "Let's go. We can find a way to relax while our eldest proposes."

"Where has the time gone huh?" Kit asked as they left.

"I have no idea," Cinderella shook her head, mentally crossing her fingers that they'd return to good news. If they didn't, she knew it would break a lot of hearts and she hoped beyond hope that she wouldn't come home to her son's heart smashed into pieces. She didn't think he could handle the 'shell' state again.

Chad, meanwhile, smiled as he got the picnic ready. Bruno was situated on the blankets but Chad knew the golden retriever wouldn't touch any of the food. He was a good boy. The best boy honestly.

Gods…between you and Ginny, boy, you're both miracle workers, he thought. I'd probably still be in my room if not for you guys. And Ben. And my sisters. But mostly Bruno and Ginny.

A knock at the door broke Chad out of his thoughts and he smiled as he went to go answer it.

"Hey," Ginny said, a soft smile pulling at her lips as she saw Chad.

"Hey," Chad said, returning the smile. Gods she's beautiful. How'd I get so lucky?

Ginny looked around as they walked into the den. "Where is everyone?"

"They gave us the place to ourselves," Chad told her.

"…Okay…not that I mind but why?"

"Thought we'd might like a night without constant chatter."

"Oh but I like your sisters' chatter though," Ginny said with a small chuckle.

Chad smiled and led Ginny over to the picnic that was set up, Bruno wagging his tail as he saw her. "Well on a night that's not tonight, I'll let them know."

"Chad…you didn't have to do all of this," Ginny whispered.

"In all honesty I didn't," Chad told her. "Mom and dad did the food, and Lu and Alex did the set up."

Ginny smiled and kissed his cheek. "Well I'm glad you have family who support you in setting up a nice date. But let's eat before the food gets cold!"

They sat down and began to do just that, Chad every so often fingering the ring box that was in his pocket.

"How is your mom so good at baking?" Ginny asked after a few minutes.

"I'm not sure," Chad told her. "She's always been good at it though."

Ginny nodded and they were silent again for a bit, the only noise was the cracking of the fire and the clattering of Bruno's dog tags when he went to scratch himself.

Why do I feel like this is leading to something? Ginny thought. Chad wasn't usually this quiet on their dates and nine times out of ten his sisters were there with them, chatting about something or other.

Chad sighed. "Ginny, I love you. More than anything. I'm not the best with words so I'm going to just ask out right. Marry me?"

He pulled out the ring box and opened it, showing it to her.

Ginny gasped as she saw the gold band with the flower shaped square diamond ring surrounded by emeralds. Chad, however, braced himself for the rejection as the silence grew longer and longer.

"Yes!"

"Yes?" Chad asked, slightly shocked. "Did you just say—?"

"Yes," Ginny repeated, chuckling slightly even as happy tears began to pool in the corners of her eyes.

Chad grinned as he slipped the ring on Ginny's finger. "Oh Gods, Gin, you…you have no idea how happy you just made me!"

"I think I can guess," Ginny said, tackling him into a hug.

Chad chuckled before giving her a light kiss on the lips. "Thank you Ginny."

"For what?"

"Saying yes. I…I didn't really have something planned in case of the other potential answer."

"Chad, why on Earth would I not say yes? I love you, you goof. Of course I'd say yes! There was no other answer I could give! I mean…how long have you been saving up for this ring? It's gorgeous, it must have taken you months!"

Chad gave her a small smile. "Um…I haven't. Saved up I mean. It's actually my grandmother's ring. On my dad's side."

Ginny's head shot up and she looked at Chad in shock. "What? I—are you sure you want me to have it? I mean, it's a Queen's ring and I'm not even—."

Chad gently rested a hand on her's. "Ginny, when I told my parents I wanted to propose to you, my dad gave me the ring. No questions asked. He said my grandmother would be honored if you wore her ring…and honestly there's no one I'd rather have wearing it than you. Yes you're not a Princess by blood but you're my Princess."

Ginny teared up a little as she heard that. "Chad…I love you. So much, my Prince Charming."

Chad chuckled and shook his head. "That joke is so overdone."

"Maybe…won't stop me from making it though," Ginny teased.

"Of course not," Chad said, smiling slightly as he kissed the top of her head.

Ginny looked at him. "Wait…what about my make up business? I…I don't want to stop working just because—."

"Gin, if Rapunzel can have a line of anti-aging cream and still be Queen of Corona, I see no reason why you can't do the same," Chad said. "If it makes you happy, go for it."

Chad smiled as Ginny curled up next to him, making sure to wrap his arms around her as she admired the ring. Of course Bruno had to plop across their laps as if to ensure they wouldn't be going anywhere.

"At least we've got a blanket keeping us warm," Ginny giggled and Chad snorted in amusement. She rested her head on his shoulder and smiled.

Gods…Princess Ginny Charming…I guess Cass was right, she thought. I'm so glad I didn't end up going back to the Isle after the one month deal was up. There's so much I would have missed out on, and so much that's still to come.

"We should tell your family," she said, breaking the silence. "They were nice enough to leave us alone for you to propose, they should know."

"Do we have to tell them now?" Chad asked with a playful pout.

"Well that depends, what did you have in mind?" Ginny teased.

"Spending alone time with my fiancee."

"Oh I like the sound of that," Ginny said with a grin. Chad smiled and held her close once more, and Ginny happily sunk into his embrace.

They could tell people tomorrow. Tonight…tonight was just for them.