Disclaimer: {See previous 10 chapters.}"Say You Will" is owned by Fleetwood Mac.
A/N: Well, I started work on this chapter, then I couldn't decide how to do the second part of it; and then it hit me: when all else fails, put in a song! So, that's what I did. Thanks to Mrs. Rhett Butler for reviewing. And to everyone else who is reading this, PLEASE REVIEW! I appreciate any kind of feedback, good or bad.
(Side not to Mrs. Rhett Butler: Yes, yes he is! When I started typing this, I was watching a rerun of "Crossing Jordan". God bless A&E! Yay about the story! Good luck! I have a feeling it'll be just as good as the others. Your readers will patiently await your return.)
Chapter Eleven: An Even Bigger Leap Of Faith
"Is everyone here?" Woody asked, just as Amanda and Peter rejoined the group, attempting to have their absence go unnoticed. It didn't. Many sly grins were thrown their way as they made their way to the bar, and they stood there together, waiting for the announcement.
"OK, good. You two decided to rejoin us," Woody said sarcastically.
"As if I had a choice," Amanda said, equaling her father's sarcasm.
"Anyways," Woody continued, shooting his daughter "the look" as he did, "I have a very important announcement to make. But first, I need Jordan over here." Jordan grinned and walked over to Woody. "What do you have to say that's so important that I'm needed, Farm Boy?" she said with a grin.
Woody took both of Jordan's hands in his and said, "Jordan, this has been quite the bumpy ride for the two of us. First we hated each other, then we tolerated each other, and then came the desert incident and L.A. and everything in between then and now. All that time, you had a wall up, trying to protect yourself from falling in love with me. But finally, the wall came down, you let yourself love me, and everything's working out for us. Which is why I'm going to take what is probably the biggest leap of faith I've ever taken in my life, and ask you something I've wanted to ask you for a while now." Woody paused long enough to drop down to one knee. "Jordan Cavanaugh, will you marry me?"
Jordan's eyes filled with tears, and she nodded and said, "Yes, I'll marry you." Woody smiled and got to his feet. "Then I guess you can have this now," he said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box, which he opened, revealing a beautiful diamond solitaire ring. Jordan started to cry as he put the ring on her left hand, and she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.
"EWWWWWWW!" Amanda said with a grin. "Now I'm gonna need therapy..." But she walked over to the couple and said, "Congrats you two. Seriously, I'm really happy for you both. I'm just..."
"Being a teenager," Jordan and Woody said together. Amanda gave a slight nod, and was soon being hugged by her father and soon-to-be stepmother. The entire group converged on them at that moment, and the celebrating began.
"OK, OK, everyone!" Amanda shouted over the ruckus. She was sitting in the newly added tech booth with her laptop, playing the music that filled the bar. "I have an idea!"
"Oh great!" Woody shouted with a laugh.
"Hey!" Amanda said, pretending to be offended. "Not funny Dad! Anyways, since I've been back here screwing with the music setup this entire time and fielding peoples' requests, I'M gonna pick a song." When she heard the collective groans of the group, she added, "Don't worry, it won't be cheesy '80s music, I swear!"
Amanda turned her chair back to the computer as the group laughed, and went through her song list, scrolling for a couple of minutes before she thought, "I'VE GOT IT!!!!!" She poised the mouse pointer over the song, and said, "OK, I've got one! I feel this song is perfect for Dad and Jordan, so this is the one I'm going to play. Any complaints, too bad!" She double-clicked on the song, and the music of Fleetwood Mac filled the Pogue.
Somethin' in you brought out somethin' in me, that I've never been since
That part of me that was only for you,
That kind of romance
Comes only once, that kind of love
That kind of fever dance
That you love because you become someone else in an instant
Amanda watched as Woody led Jordan out onto the dance floor, followed by Bug and Lily, Nigel and Devon; and even Dr. Macy and his girlfriend, District Attorney Walcott. She suddenly noticed that Peter wasn't at the bar, and jumped when he tapped her on the shoulder.
"So, is this a good time for a dance?" he asked with a grin, holding out his hand to her. Amanda smiled and took it.
Say you will, say you will give me one more chance
At least give me time to change your mind
That always seems to heal the wounds, if I can
Get you to dance
Peter led Amanda out onto the dance floor, among the other couples. As he put his arms around her, Amanda smiled. They laughed and danced along with the others, and Amanda made a split second decision. She looked Peter directly in the eyes and said, "I love you too."
Somethin' in you put a hold on my heart
It's hard to believe now
Here in the place that will never be dark
I remember that place...
That kind of touch, electricity of love
That certain kind of grace
That you love because you become someone else in an instant
Woody and Jordan looked around at the people they loved, all dancing to the music that Amanda had picked. "Looks like Amanda knows music better than she lets on," Jordan said. "She really knows how to pick a song that describes people perfectly."
"Who knew?" Woody said, proceeding to spin Jordan.
Say you will, say you will give me one more chance
At least give me time to change your mind
That always seems to heal the wounds, if I can
Get you to dance
Say you will, say you will give me one more chance (say you will)
At least give me time to change your mind (say you will)
That always seems to heal the wounds, if I can
Get you to dance
Peter smiled at Amanda. "You know something?" he said. "I had a feeling I'd get more of an answer out of you tonight than just that kiss." Amanda laughed put her head on his shoulder, saying, "What kind of a girl do you think I am Peter?"
"The girl I love," he said. Amanda looked up at him, and they kissed.
They weren't the only two. A bit farther out on the dance floor, Woody and Jordan were doing the exact same thing. When they broke apart, Jordan thought, "Thank God for leaps of faith like this one."
