Residence of Tessa Matthews

Las Vegas, Nevada

Christmas Eve, 2003

I had decided that since Catherine had hosted thanksgiving dinner that I would host a Christmas Party.
Lindsey and Meghan were upstairs playing, giving us adults the chance to talk.
I don't think that any of my friends had expected me to host any type of get together so soon after my release from hospital.

"Seems like forever since we all just sat around." Sara observed.
"Well I'm glad that Tessa didn't listen to us for once and went ahead with this little party" Catherine agreed I laughed well that's good because its time for my favorite part of the night..Karaokee"

I exclaimed. Now normally my friends would have groaned and grunted and complained but surprisingly all of them got up willingly to sing. Of course Greg couldn't carry a tune in a bucket but that was ok. Finally it came down to me, the last one.
"Come on Tessa, your turn." Catherine said. "I don't know, Cath, going after Sar? That's a tough act to follow." I said.
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"That's stupid, you're ten times better than I am" Sara retorted.
Reluctantly I got up and took the mike, from her. I flipped through the CD's till I found the song that I was looking for I put the CD in the machine and pressed play.
I knew that it was a song that my friends would recognize having, grown up in the 80's. "Close your eyes give me your hand"

After I had finished, I rejoined my friends. "God Tessa that was awesome have you ever considered becoming a singer?" Greg asked. I shook my head "Honestly its never crossed my mind. I like being a CSI." "Hey, guys. Can I have a minute there's something that I wanna do." Nick sounded a little nervous. We all obliged and fell silent. Nick came over to the chair where I was sitting.

"Tessa I want to give you you're Christmas present now, while everyone is here"
I watched in shock as he got down on one knee. Taking my hand in his, he held out the ring. "I love you Tessa Matthews. Will you marry me"
I heard the gasps from my friends, and for a moment in time I was speechless…
TO BE CONTINUED…….

Will Tessa say yes to Nick's marriage proposal?
Bet you cant wait to find out eh? I'm contemplating on waiting till the next story for you all to find out…seeing as I know ya'll love them cliffies…. But hey who knows maybe I'll throw another chapter in…