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Chapter Two: A Woman's Perspective

Takes place a few days after the last chapter

"Hey Jack!" greeted Z cheerfully seeing her honorary brother walk into her and Syd's room. "How's the soon to be Mrs. Landors?"

"Ally's doing well," laughed Jack. "Although Al's been really busy getting the new shelter we're running ready to open."

"Does she have any idea you're going to propose?" inquired Syd.

"Nope, and that's why I came over here," explained Jack. "I have no idea how to pop the question to Al. I thought I could get a woman's perspective on this from you two."

"Well for one, I…" began Z, putting down her book.

"Jack, you've come to the right girl," boasted Syd proudly, cutting off Z. "Let me tell you how any girl would like to be proposed to. First arrive at her doorstep with a dozen red roses. Well pink roses if you were coming to pick me up. You get the idea. Then take her to a romantic dinner and then an outdoor concert by moonlight. End the night by giving her a box of romantic, delicious chocolates and a romantic, soft kiss. And then romantically…"

"Pinkie, if you use the word 'romantic' one more time I'm give you a little lovin' in a place where the sun don't shine!" threatened Z playfully.

"Syd, are you describing Ally's dream proposal here or your own?" said Jack jokingly. "I think you better get Sky through Valentine's Day first before there's any talk of marriage coming from your camp."

"Jack, when you propose to Ally," stated Z, picking up her book again. "Just think about what's most important to her."

"I dunno what I'm going to do, and Valentine's Day is less than a week away," groaned Jack, starting to head for the door. "Oh Z, I forgot. You have a package."

"How did you get into my mailbox?" asked Z surprised, catching the package Jack tossed to her.

"Hello? Boy who can pass through solid objects here!" called Jack, as he literally reached through Z's book to pinch her nose.

"Good to know my privacy is always protected here at SPD," grumbled Z sarcastically.

"Come on now Z, it's your big brother here!" said Jack in an overly sugary voice. "Well, your big brother metaphorically speaking. Your business is my business. Now open the package!"

Lifting up the box, Z saw a small, square-shaped gift inside. It was covered in yellow wrapping paper, but that wasn't what had taken her by surprise. Z's jaw hit the floor as she stared shocked at the card on top of the package addressed "From your Secret Admirer."

"I have a secret admirer?" squealed Z in complete astonishment.

"What is it?" questioned Jack eagerly, pointing to the package.

"I'm having déjà vu here," smiled Syd slyly, thinking of Sky's stories to her about Bridge's own recent secret admirer incidents. "Guess love is in the air for Z and Bridge," thought Syd sneakily to herself."

Tearing away the wrapping paper, Z ripped open the gift to see CD of salsa songs. "Cool," oozed Z, her eyes glazing over. "This guy's awesome. He's definitely someone I would go for. Who do you think it's from?"

"No clue," spat out Syd rather quickly.

"Do you think it's from Bridge?" asked Z hopefully.

"Not a chance," replied Jack this time. "Like the rest of y'all, Bridge gave the entirety of his paycheck from this month to help me put a down payment on Ally's ring."

"He wouldn't have any extra money left over for CDs," added Syd quite firmly.

"Oh right, I forgot," responded Z, unable to disguise the disappointment in her voice.

"Speaking of which Z, I forgot to tell you," said Syd as she noticed her friend's dissatisfied reaction. "Bridge got yet another gift from his secret admirer today."

"WHAT?" grumbled Z bitterly. "When? Where? Who?"

"A pair of green socks," revealed Syd.

"I own green socks!" cried Z disdainfully. "This secret admirer of Bridge's is trying to steal my identity! And my man," she added under her breath.

"What was that?" asked Jack and Syd immediately in unison, both smiling knowingly.

"Nothing!" exclaimed Z agitatedly. "It's just this girl going after Bridge is quite persistent."

"Sounds like someone else we know," said Jack, turning to Syd and winking.

"Stop it both of you!" complained Z.

"Z, are you sure you don't care that Bridge has a secret admirer?" pressed Syd. "Maybe you are even a bit jealous?"

"Jealous, ME?" laughed Z loudly. "You've got to be kidding. Bridge just thinks of me as a friend! So that's all we are. Friends."

"Interesting answer," smirked Syd.

"You want to go out with Bridge," sang Jack tauntingly.

"Bridge can date whoever he wants!" snapped Z a bit defensively. "Besides, I have my own secret admirer now. And mine has good taste in color, too!"

As Syd continued to tease Z about her "non-crush" on Bridge, Jack smiled fondly at the two as he exited their room and walked across the hall to where the boys lived. So much for a girl's perspective on romance. Jack was definitely ready for some guy talk.

Besides, Jack had a feeling Sky would be interested to hear about Syd's ideal proposal.

A/N: Shout-outs to everyone who reviewed the last chapter: Angel of Charmed, garnetred, Islandgurlie12, Neo Aquni, Blue Eyed Dragon Girl and ja5684. Thanks so much for taking the time to review. It was very sweet of y'all and so were your comments. :-)

Also special thanks to irine18 who's SPD Valentine's Day challenge inspired this story. Check out the challenge at in the C2 forum "SPD Fluff."