Sorry I haven't updated in so long. Just started high school, it's a killer. By the way, never take Honors Physical Science. It will fing kill you. Well, next chapter up! In honor of John Spencer, gone but never forgotten. May he rest in peace.

I told Gloria about our scheme, buying Donna the most gorgeous ring on the planet and all. I told her if she blabs a word to Donna not only would she be fired, but I'd kill her. I'm guessing that was a pretty reasonable threat. Before meet Sam (and unfortunately Toby) at the Jewelers, I stopped by Leo's office to see what he thought. It was the most interesting conversation I've had with him in all of 35 years of friendship.

"So, Leo, ya see…"

"Spill it, Josh. Did you make up another secret plan to fight inflation?"

"No, but uh, well, ummm…"

"God damn it, Josh! I've got SenatorStackhouse coming over, and you know if he isn't happy I'll be listening to Martha Stewart tips for the Rose Garden for the next 8 hours so what – "

"I'm gonna ask Donna to marry me," I blurted out.

"Well, it's about time son. You gotta ring?"

"Going to get one right now."

"Great, and Josh…"

"Yeah?"

"Don't be stupid. And so help me God if you hurt her…"

"I know. Thanks Leo."

With that I left the OEOB and headed over to McKay Jewelers.

"Hey Gloria, where's Josh?"

"He went to lunch."

"Where?"

"He wouldn't say."

"Oh, do you know where Sam and Toby are?"

"Probably on the Hill."

"Oh"

Where could he go for lunch. He told be his schedule was jam packed. Oh well. Time for my 12:30 briefing.

"Josh where the hell were you?"cries Sam as I get out of the car.

"Got permission from Leo. He gave the whole, he hurt her, your history speech. Ya, nothing major."

Little did I realize how much Toby cared for Donna until he practically burst out screaming, "God damn it Josh you think that's nothing major. If you even make her cry one try of sadness I'll rip your throat out and take responsibily!"

"Okay…let's pick out a ring, shall we?"

After viewing hundreds of rings, none of us agreed on one. More specifically, Toby hated all of them. Common excuses were: "Too big", "Too small", "It's Pear-shaped" , "She doesn't like Marquise cut". I tolerated this to the point where I ask him, "Either you two are having an affair I don't know about or you're a stalker."

"It's called being a friend, Josh. She's seen my soft side which you all have not."

After another hour, we found it. "That's the one!" exclaimed Sam.

"It is perfect," I noted.

"You don't get that for her and I'll kill you," Toby stated quite bluntly. Always a joy to have him.

The ring was not terrible. I was expecting between 15 and 20 grand, but this one was only $12,500. I know that isn't that much better, but it will do. I hope she like. More over, I hope she says YES!