I don't own anything.
Grace and Eve caught each other's eye and shared a knowing smiling, both thrilled that their children could find love after all the tragedy.
John stood up and moved toward Kate.
John
(Smiling)
Now, we can continue this in your office.
John doesn't wait for a reply he just begins pulling the silent women toward her office. Leaving the group to watch them with smile on their faces. Whitney was the first to break the silence in the room.
Whitney
(Looking at Simone)
What did you say to her?
Jesse moves closer to the table also intrigued by how the young woman got her stubborn friend to confront her feelings for John.
Jesse
Yes, what did you say, because I happen to be pretty persuasive,
And I got no-where on this whole John subject.
Simone
I just told her the truth.
Kay just needed a push a push, so I shoved.
Noah
Yeah, that sounds like Kay.
Grace
I just glad that this is over, and that my daughter's home.
Eve
And that she are John are tying to work things out.
(Standing up)
I'm ready to call it a night.
Chad
Yeah
(Standing)
Whitney and I will you home.
Noah
(Taking Theresa's hand)
Yeah let go.
Everyone leaves, except Luis and Jesse, who decide to wait for any more blowouts. Jesse watches the hallway; Luis tries to distract her from her obvious concern for her friend.
Luis
They'll be okay.
Jesse
I hope so.
(Turning to look at him)
I don't know what Kate like before all this
stuff went down, but when I met her she was messed up.
Luis
Kay's been like another sister to me for years.
She was always fun loving and carefree, but after the accident I didn't
See her that much; she spent all her time in the house.
(Grimacing)
Of course, we found out later that she was spending most of her time at a bar.
Jesse
That's how I met her.
(Off his look)
She came in my bar to get a drink.
We talked, bonded, and here we are.
I just want her to be okay, these years without her family and friends
have been tough.
Luis
Kay is tough, but enough about her what about you?
(Off her look)
Are you remaining in Harmony?
Jesse
Yeah, Kate is a very good editor, but hates most other aspects of the business.
So, I'm here for the duration.
Meanwhile John and Kate have reached her office. Kate moves towards her desk, but is stopped by John.
John
Don't
(Off her look)
You're trying to distance yourself from me.
Kate
I'm just going to sit down.
John
No, you're putting on a Katherine Bennet mask.
The same one you had on when you confronted
Ivy.
(Taking her hand)
Just be Katie for right now.
Kate
Ok, how do we do this?
(Off his look)
I have no clue how to proceed.
John
Let's start simple.
(Off her look)
Why did you tell me you loved me?
(Off her look)
Hey, you said you loved Miguel too.
Kate
(Narrowing he eyes)
Low blow.
What I feel for you is nothing close to what I thought I felt for Miguel.
(Off his look)
Miguel was my prince, he can do no wrong, and he was perfect in my eyes.
You on the other hand are stubborn, opinionated, and obnoxious.
John
(Putting up a hand)
Whoa!
What happen to the love?
Kate
My point is that even though you are a major jerk sometimes, like
when you made tell the entire town my feelings.
In spite of the anger and embarrassment, I still happen to love you.
John
Okay
(Smiling)
Kate
Okay
(Mockingly)
I say I love you, once in front the town, and then right now, and you say okay.
John
You already know that I love you.
You heard me say it in the hospital.
(Watching her)
Kate
(Eyes widen)
You knew I was awake.
John
(Nodding)
I know you very well.
I didn't know you were going to run, but I knew you were away.
Kate
I didn't run, I took some time, and I told you I was leaving.
Could we get past this?
Or
Will you never understand why I left?
John
Yes we can, sorry
Men just don't like to be left by the women they love.
Kate
Once again, I'm sorry.
John
Never mind, next step.
What are your plans?
You leaving anytime soon?
Kate
No, I am home to stay.
John
(Nodding)
Okay, you're home and in love with me.
Only one thing is left.
Kate
What's that?
John pulled Kate into his arms brought his lips down on hers. The kissed lasted several minutes leaving both parties breathless; Kate made a move to kiss him again, when a cough form the doorway broke them apart. They turned to find Jesse and Luis in the doorway, with grins on their face.
Kate
Can I help you?
(Raising an eyebrow)
Jesse grins widens, but she remained quiet.
Luis
We didn't hear any yelling, and became concerned.
(Smirking)
Obviously, you were otherwise occupied.
Kate
(Looking at Jesse)
Get it out of your system James.
Jesse
(A mischievous glint entering her eye)
Katie and John sitting in a tree k.i.s.s.i.n.g,
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes John with the
Baby carriage.
(Laughing)
Second verse same as the first,
Kate takes a threatening step toward Jesse, and Luis decides to intervene.
Luis
I'll just take her home.
Kate
(Raising an eyebrow)
Home?
(Looking at Luis)
As in yours?
Jesse
Non ya business.
(Taking his Luis' arm)
See ya tomorrow.
Kate turns back to John.
Kate
So, that was………..
John
Seeing if we where still attracted to each other.
Kate
And we are…
Instead of answering John pulls Kay back into his arms for another kiss. John end s the kiss and looks Kate.
John
That's a yes.
Kate moves toward her door and turns the lights off, she turns to look at John, loving the way he looks in the moonlight being reflected form her office window.
Kate
May, I suggest we continue this at my hotel suite.
John
(Raising an eyebrow)
You have a suite?
Kate
I own the hotel, I think I can pull strings and get the
Honeymoon suite.
John
(Shaking his head)
You know, I wouldn't feel right being in the room, without actually being married.
(Off her look)
What do you say?
Kate
Are you asking me to marry you?
John
(Grinning)
Yup, how bout it?
Kate
(Smiling mischievously)
I think I need to asked when we have a bigger audience.
John laughs, knowing that it's payback for her earlier and forced declaration, and that to get Kate Bennet to marry him he would indeed do it. Kate joins in and a strange look crosses her face, which causes John concern.
John
What's wrong?
Kate
Nothing
I was just thinking how I got here.
Our being together is definitely proof that things change.
THE END
Or
Is it?