{Cabin} March 17th

The next morning Logan was a nervous wreck. Trying to get him to calm down a little, Bling said "Hey, it's going to be fine, everything will work out."

"What if she runs?" Logan asked, rubbing his face

"You're just going to have to trust her. Have you told her you can stand again?"

"No...I was saving that for tonight...."

"Well, don't try any knight in shinning armor stunt. You can't handle picking her up yet.

"Yes mom" Logan joked

"I'm serious. It could set you back farther then you've come along. I really don't know what you've been doing, but whatever it is, keep it up, because it seemed to be working"

A faint red tint crept across Logan's face. Then, changing the subject he said, "I ordered a new wheel chair....We should pick it up on the way there."

Nodding in agreement, Bling looking at his watch. Logan took the hint and glanced down at his own.

"We're going to be late, I know it!" he said, as Bling helped him up the stairs to his room so he could change.

"We have plenty of time. Calm down, or you might rupture something! You don't want Max to see you all worked up!" Bling ordered

"Thanks, that's just what I need"

Chuckling, Bling responded with "You're welcome" and went downstairs to start the car.


March 17th

"Ok, we're here" Jondy said as they pulled up outside a large building. Getting out of the taxi, Max looked up at the towering stories above her. Entering the hotel, they had to sign in. Jondy spoke up "We're here for the Alexander/Juliet engagement party." she told the receptionist, who in turn motioned to a bell boy.

"Right this way" he said, leading them to a large room.

"Thank you" Jondy said, giving him a small tip.

((I could fence this for 10 thou, easy)) Max thought admiring a statue at the entrance....then, spotting Logan she went over to him.

"So, how do you know this Alexander and Juliet anyway?" she asked, sneaking up behind him.

Startled, he quickly turned towards her, and gulping he said "They are old friends of mine from college..." ((I knew she would pick something to wear that would make me drool...))

"Would you be so kind as to point them out to me, so I can go find the wine table?" ((who's the lucky lovebirds this time around?))

"Ah, sure...um...over there." he replied, vaguely gesturing towards some odd couple. ((hope she doesn't want to talk to "them"))

Just then, Bling walked up and interrupted them

((saved!))

"There're ready to start now Logan" he said, then grinned at Max

"What?" ((am I missing something here? I must have something caught in my teeth...))

"Nothing" Bling responded, non commitedly

"Thanks Bling" Logan told him

"No problem" he said, looking back and smiling at them as he walked off.

"What's going on here?" Max asked, beginning to get annoyed ((they are hiding something!))

"Sorry Max, I have to go give my speech now...I saved you front row seats...." he said, trying to get her to go sit down.

"Just try not to botch the delivery this time" Max told him, smiling at the memory of the last speech...

"Try not to" he replied, wheeling towards the stage as Bling gave him a reassuring pat on the back.

"I'll let Cindy and the others know they can come out and watch" Bling said. Logan just nodded, a chant running through his head ((don't run Max, don't run, don't run Max, don't run))

Bling stood up and got everyone's attention. "Everyone! Logan would like to deliver his speech in honor of..um... Alexander and Juliet!" at this, a chuckle rippled through the crowd gathered.

Max looked around, slightly confused ((what's so funny about that?))

"Max" Logan began, his eyes twinkling "Could you come up here?" ((just do it, please))

Max frowned , mouthing, "Why?"

"Come here" he repeated, holding his hand out to her

Max got up slowly, looking around ((what? he wants me to hold his hand 'cause mommy isn't here?)) Blushing, Max ascended the stage, going over to Logan. Then, shifting nervously from foot to foot, she took his hand, and said "now what?" somewhat exasperated

"Max Guevara" Logan said, lowering himself to the floor and kneeling on one knee. He chuckled at the surprised look on her face, and continued "Will you give me the honor of being my wife?" as he spoke, he watched the racing emotions appear on her face ((please say yes))

((what do I do? what do I say???)) Max bit her lip and covered her eyes, then she uncovered them to reveal tears building up. Her eyes roamed the crowd, seeing familiar faces grinning up at her. "But..Alexander, and Juliet?" she stumbled

"Alexander is my middle name. And you are Juliet" Logan said, with hope etched into every line on his face, and written clearly in his eyes.

Nodding her head very rapidly, Max said "Yes" to a collective sigh, and applause from the assemble guests. She dropped to the floor, and began to hug Logan, but her held her back. "Wait"

Max watched in amazement as Logan stood up, pulling her with him.

"Logan! How? I mean..I didn't know..."

"Shh. Don't talk" he said silencing her with a finger gently placed on her lips. "Just say it one more time."

"What?"

"Say yes"

Laughing, Max said "Yes. I will marry you Logan Alexander Cale"

At that moment Logan didn't care if the whole world was watching, let alone a small group of family and friends, only that Max, HIS amazing, beautiful Max, just said yes.

"So kiss me already! What are you waiting for, an invitation?" Max said sassily, her hands on her hips. What she didn't realize was that the microphone was set up right there, so everyone heard. Max blushed as the crowd laughed, and began cheering "Kiss her, kiss her"

Smiling devilishly, Logan replied "I was never one to refuse an audience"

"In that case" Max said, pulling him towards her, and smiling slyly "I won't stop you"

Logan smiled and drew her to him, placing a gentle, sweet kiss on her lips.