Kaitlin stood in the living room of Bradin's living room when she heard someone running down the stairs. She turned around and saw Nikki and Derrick running right at her. They both ran and hugged her making her try to catch a hold of the couch before they knocked her on the floor. She looked behind them at Bradin and saw him laugh.

"I told them," he said, "They're really happy."

"They're not trying to kill me are they?" she asked.

"No. Why?"

"I'm having trouble breathing."

Bradin laughed and pulled his siblings off of Kaitlin. "They swore not to tell anyone in this house until we tell them," Bradin told her, "I was wondering if the four of us would hang out together tomorrow."

"I'd have to talk to my parents," Kaitlin said, "If I can't, I'll tell you when a good day is. Speaking of family, I think I better get going."

"No," the three Westerly's whined.

Kaitlin couldn't help but laugh. "I'll come back soon. I'll call in the morning to tell you if we can hang out tomorrow."

"Can we walk her home?" Derrick asked.

"Sure, D," Bradin said as he wrapped his arm around Kaitlin's shoulders.

Even though it was a short distance to her house, the four talked about what they would do the next day. Kaitlin hugged Nikki and Derrick. When it came to Bradin, he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her passionately. Derrick and Nikki looked at each other and began to make choking and gagging noises.

"We are happy but can you not do that in front of us?" Nikki asked.

The couple pulled away and smiled at each other.

"I love you," Bradin whispered.

"I love you, too." She kissed him one final time before disappearing into her house.

NEXT DAY

Kaitlin woke up the following morning, dragged herself out of bed, and down to the kitchen. She got there and saw a note from her family telling her,

"Kait,

We went out for the day. We're turning in your racing equipment to your coach since you won't be doing it anymore. We won't be home until late. So, feel free to do whatever you want.

Mom

P.S. Congrats, honey!"

Kaitlin smiled and put the note down. She looked at the clock: 10:45. She picked up the phone and dialed Bradin's number.

"Hello?" she heard.

"Hey, Derrick. I can hang out with you guys today," she said.

"YES! BRADIN, KAITLIN CAN HANG OUT TODAY!" Derrick yelled making Kaitlin move the phone away from her ear and laughing.

"Let me talk to her, D," she heard Bradin say, "Hey, baby."

"Hi," she said, "Are we still planning on hanging out today?"

"You bet," he said, "Can you be ready in about half an hour?"

"I can try," she said.

"Great," he said, "I'll see you soon."

They hung up and Kaitlin headed to her room. She picked out clothes and headed to the shower. She was in there for about 20 minutes and got out. She changed, brushed her teeth, and dried her hair. As she towel dried her hair, the doorbell rang. She opened the door and the Westerly's stood there.

"Sorry that we're early," Bradin said, "There was an argument at the house."

"That's fine." She stood aside and let them walk in. Before Bradin walked passed her, he kissed her.

"I missed you," he said.

"I missed you, too. You guys can hang out here until I'm done with my hair," she told them.

"But, you're already beautiful," Bradin said running his hand over her cheek.

"Can it," she said, "I'm not going out with my hair looking like this."

He smiled, kissed her, and let her finish doing her hair. He walked over to his siblings and looked at her pictures with them. She was so happy in all of them. They came across one with her wearing her racing gear and holding a first place trophy for states. Bradin heard her coming down the stairs and turned around.

He ran up to her, picked her up, and swung her around. When he put her down, he kissed her. "You crazy," she said.

"I'm happy," he said quietly as he placed his forehead against hers and kissing her nose.

"And, I'm glad," she said. She kissed him and took his hand into hers. "Are you two ready to go?" she asked Nikki and Derrick.

"Yeah!" they yelled.

LUNCH

After going around the mall for a few hours, they went out to eat. Kaitlin and Nikki went to the bathroom and Derrick turned to Bradin.

"Are you going to give her the ring?" Derrick asked.

"I don't know. I'm still debating after our conversation earlier with Nikki. What if Nikki wants it when she's engaged?"

"Nikki told you that she won't care. She told you to give it to Kaitlin."

"We're back," Nikki said hopping into the booth next to Derrick.

Bradin watched Kaitlin climbed into the booth next to him. He kissed her and took her left hand.

"Can I ask you something?" he asked.

"Sure."

He took out his mother's engagement ring. "Will you wear this?" he asked. Kaitlin looked across the table and back at Bradin. "It was our mother's engagement ring. We talked about it. Nikki told me to let you wear it… if you agreed to."

"I told him it would save him money," Nikki said.

"And, I told her that I wouldn't care if I spent all that money on a ring. You're worth everything. I would spend all of my money to make you happy."

"You don't have to spend all that money to make me happy."

"I know," he said, "So, will you wear it? Keep it going on?"

She nodded. Bradin slipped the ring on her finger and kissed her hard on the lips just as their food came. "I love you," he said.

"I love you, too."