June 10th, 2002

She was engaged. She wasn't sure how she felt about it, but Danny was thrilled. Ronnie moved around the penthouse slowly, careful any of her movements would give her feelings away to Danny. It wasn't like she wanted to hurt him. She just wasn't ready for this step yet with him...with anyone.

"Danny?" She walked up behind him as he read the paper on the couch.

"I still can't believe the Celtics lost last week." He groaned, "I was so sure we were going to make it."

"Danny, we need to talk." She said. He put the paper down and looked at her.

"Talk about what?" He asked.

"Us." Ronnie said sitting next to him, tucking her leg beneath her. Danny stared at her with a slight frown.

"Us. What about us?" He asked.

"I mean…We need to talk about this engagement." She said. Danny's heart raced as he looked into her blue eyes.

"Don't give the ring back. If you're breaking up with me…don't give the ring back." He said, 'Are you breaking up with me?"

"No I'm not. I love you." She sighed, "I just…I'm not ready for marriage and frankly…I don't think you're ready either. I think, we need to have a long engagement, so we can get to know each other better."

"A long engagement?" Danny asked softly. Ronnie nodded.

"Yeah. I don't want to jump into a marriage with you just yet." She said.

"Sweetie, neither do I." Danny chuckled, "I want a long engagement too. Two year minimum." A small smile spread across Ronnie's face.

"Really? You do?" She asked.

"God yes." He laughed. Ronnie shook her head. "Is this why you've been so quiet the past couple weeks since I proposed?"

"Yes!" She laughed, "I thought you wanted to like get married right now."

"Lord, Ronnie." Danny chuckled, "I want to relax with you first." He wrapped his arms around her hugging her tightly.

"I'm so relieved." She smiled softly kissing his chest. Danny ran his hand down her soft silky hair. He closed his eyes listening to both of the breathing. He smiled softly.

"A long engagement, then a beautiful wedding and a few kids." Danny said. Ronnie peered up at him.

"You want kids?" She asked gently. Danny nodded.

"Yeah. Three or four." He grinned. "Three little boys and one little girl." Ronnie sat up running her hand through her hair.

"I never really thought about having kids." She said, "It seems that you have it all planned out" Danny looked at her.

"You want kids don't you?" He asked. Ronnie shrugged.

"I guess so."

"It's an easy question." Danny said, "You want them or you don't." Ronnie looked at him.

"I do." She smiled softly, "With you, I do want kids...as long as you're the dad." Danny grinned from ear to ear.

"Of course, I'll be the dad." He stood up scooping Ronnie into his arms. She sqealed holding him tightly.

"What are you doing?"

"Taking you to the bedroom." He snickered walking down the hallway. Ronnie laughed loudly.

"Youre a mad man." She hugged him tightly as he laid her down on the bed.

"But you still love me." Ronnie smiled flashing him her blue eyes.

"With all my heart." She whispered.

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