After they went outside, Donna did as she was told, even though she was a little puzzled at what Josh was doing and what it would lead up to. Moments later, they were in the White House Rose Garden. Since it was January, there was some light snow on the ground, just enough to make it that much more beautiful.
"Open your eyes," said Josh.
Donna opened her eyes and was amazed at how beautiful the Rose Garden was in January. Maybe there weren't too many flowers, but the snow made everything seem so pretty. Then, Josh handed her a bouquet of red roses.
"Donna, these past few months, as stressful and event-filled as they have been, have been among the happiest of my life," Josh said, as tears started to form in Donna's eyes. "That is because I have shared them with you, with more love than anyone has ever made me feel in my life, which I thought was something I could never feel. I realize I was wrong when I met you."
Josh then got down on one knee, and opened the box he had taken earlier, revealing a sparkling diamond ring, causing Donna to start crying.
"The only thing that could possibly make me happier is if you would become my wife and start this second White House journey with me, not only as a respected colleague, but also as my partner and soul mate," Josh said. "Donnatella Moss, will you marry me?"
Donna was speechless, never thinking that Josh would stir this kind of emotion in himself, much less make it known, and make her so happy she would cry. After a few seconds to wipe her eyes, she said, "Yes, I will."
Josh slipped the ring on her finger, got up from the ground, and kissed Donna on the hand. He then said to her, "Do you want to go back to the apartment? It is kind of cold out here."
Donna simply giggled and said, "Of course."