Chapter 4

Eight months passed and Melody stayed and made herself at home in MacGyver's house. They had decided to wait until after the baby was born for her to find a job and a place. MacGyver made sure she gained weight and regularly went to the doctor's. Melody felt cared for, for the first time in years. They continued to share a bed because no one would let the other one sleep on the couch. They acted more and more like a married couple everyday. Pete even teased them, asking when they were getting hitched. That always embarrassed them because they both had feelings for the other that went unsaid. Then one night after Pete had left, MacGyver and Melody started cleaning up.

"I'll get it." MacGyver said to her.

He took the dishcloth out of her hands.

"You need to rest." He put his hand on her belly. "It's almost time for him or her to come out and you both need your rest."

"Alright." Melody smiled.

She sat at the counter and watched Mac wash the dishes. She had been love with him for about four months now, but she wouldn't tell him. She didn't want to mess up the friendship they had. She could always have her dreams though. She smiled at him. MacGyver looked at her and noticed her smile. He wondered what she was thinking. He turned back to the dishes. As he washed them, he thought about Melody and the baby. He wondered if he would have the nerve to ask her an important question tonight. He'd been planning on it for a month but always had reservations. Well, if he didn't ask her tonight, he would at least start the ball rolling. He put down the dish cloth and took a deep breath. He turned to Melody and looked at her across the counter. He smiled.

"What?" Melody asked smiling back.

MacGyver put his hand on her cheek.

"What are you doing?" Melody asked softly.

"Something I should have done a long time ago."

He leaned over and kissed her gently on the lips. He paused and kissed her again. He pulled away, waiting for a response. Melody smiled at him.

"I've been waiting for that for months." Melody laughed sweetly.

MacGyver smiled and touched her lips. He was doing good so far, he decided to continue.

"I've been in love with you for a few months now, but I've been afraid to say anything." MacGyver said sweetly.

"You have?" Melody got tears in her eyes. "I've been afraid to tell you, I love you, too."

MacGyver smiled bigger and kissed her again. He kissed her deeper. They both felt like electricity was coursing through them. Melody never felt happier. MacGyver decided not to press his luck and backed off.

"It's getting late. We should get some sleep." MacGyver suggested.

"I don't know if I can now." Melody said nearly bubbling with happiness.

"I know, but let's try." he smiled.

They went up to bed and neither could sleep for over an hour. Finally MacGyver put his arm around Melody and she laid her head on his chest. They fell asleep in that position.

The next morning, MacGyver put his plan into action. He made Melody breakfast in bed and put a small box under her napkin. He took the tray upstairs to her.

"Wake up beautiful. It's time for breakfast."

Melody opened her eyes and sat up.

"Aww...thank you! This is so sweet."

MacGyver sat the tray on her lap and sat down facing her.

"Don't you have to go to work?" Melody asked.

"Yes, but this comes first." MacGyver said. "Go ahead. Dig in."

"It smells so good."

Melody took a sip of orange juice and smiled. She thought of how wonderful he was. She picked up the napkin and something dropped onto the tray. She saw a little black box and gasped. MacGyver held his breath in anticipation. Melody opened the box and inside was a ring with a diamond in the middle. With tears in her eyes she looked up at MacGyver. MacGyver took a deep breath.

"I've been planning this for awhile, but could never get the nerve. But after last night I decided to try. As Pete said, we're practically married anyway, so let's make it official. Will you marry me?" MacGyver took the ring out of the box and held it out.

Melody was shocked but had known what to say for months.

"I feel like I've been blessed ever since I met you. Of course I'll marry you." Melody held out her hand.

MacGyver slipped the ring on her finger and grabbed her for a kiss. They both forgot about the breakfast and it turned over. They both jumped then laughed.

"It was a nice thought." Melody said. "Don't worry, I'll clean it up. You go to work. You don't want to be late."

MacGyver smiled and kissed her goodbye as he headed out the door. As he pulled away in his jeep, he didn't notice the man in the van staring at him from across the road.