Georgie held Q.Z. as the rest of the exhibitors made their round, then it was time.
"We need the following exhibitors, and their horses to enter the ring. Please be mounted…" there was a pause, "Carla Simmons and Velveteen… Keith Rich and Fargo… Kelsey Truth and Skylark's Last… Faith Jo and Larks Trueblooded… Sara Johana and Feel It… James Kinn and Hoover… Maryanna Fortette and Déjà vu… Todd Sort and Sorta Good… Chanelle Andrews and Tuck… Station Andrews and Kiss N Tail… and Georgette Lee on Quizzical." The 11 riders made their way into the ring. Station and Chanelle Andrews were fraternal twins; one male and one female. They acted nothing alike because Station was nice, and out going, while Chanelle was a snob and introverted. Oddly enough, their horses were identical twins. Two stunning chestnut horses.
Georgie halted Q.Z. in the middle of the ring, and let him relax on a loose rein. She was the only exhibitor who did so; the rest of the horses were on the verge of being out of control.
"Hello finalists," Jolette Wilson, owner of the university and host of the show, entered the arena, "It's been a long show, but it's been one of the best we've had. The decision was rough, so we've made some changes. We will be giving away two full scholarships to Wilson University. Georgie walked Q.Z. away from the wacked out horses, that were becoming more and more dangerous. "Coming in 11th place…" The placings lasted forever. "3rd goes to Kames Jin and Goober.. Oh sorry, James Kinn and Hoover. I'm going to fire my placings people…"
"You can't fire us, we volunteer!" one of them shouted back.
"O.k. this is the moment. The moment of truth, and victory… Which one of you has endured the most, and has succeeded to most… The winner, of the 20th annual Wilson University Horse Show Ciruit, is…" Quizzical pricked his ears, and the two riders listened… "Georgette Lee, and Quizzical!"
Georgie didn't register it until everyone was looking and cheering for her, but Q.Z. did. He started walking over to claim his prize. She smiled and rubbed his neck, "Good job boy, good job…" She dismounted, as a medallion was placed over her head and helmet, a cooler was thrown on Q.Z., and Georgie was handed and envelope and a silver plate. Another person put a neck ribbon around Q.Z.'s neck, and Georgie mounted up, and headed out of the ring. At the entrance gate Dom met her.
"Georgie, Will you marry me?" he pulled out a small, velvet covered box, and within it, contained the most beautiful diamond ring.
Georgie had to catch her balance. What? The crowd grew silent, the attention was on her, but for a completely different reason. She smiled, "Yes!"
And the audience cheered more. The photographers snapped pictures, as Georgie dismounted Q.Z. She kissed Dom, and more cameras caught the moment. He took her glove off and slid the ring on. This was truly and unforgettable day.
They drove home later in the evening. Mia was shocked as Dom walked through the door. She ran up and hugged him. Georgie and Dom agreed not to tell anybody, and decided to see how long it would take the team to find out. Mia hugged Dom and looked over, and saw the glinting of the diamond. She screamed and hugged Georgie.
"Mia…"
"What?"
"Can't breath…"
"Sorry, wait till I tell…"
"Don't!" Dom and Georgie spoke at the same time.
"We're trying to do a science study to see how long it takes people to figure out that there's a huge piece of ice on my finger."
That night at dinner, Brian decided to joke, "So when are you two getting married?"…
Mia, Dom and Georgie all looked to him…
"It was just a question… And a joke… Haha…" Brian thought they were offended.
Georgie covered her eyes with her left hand, rubbing her forehead lightly. It was pretty obvious.
"Do you… have a headache?"
"You know Brian, you're very luck your gorgeous," Mia looked to him seriously.
"Thanks," He smiled, "Why?"
Mia dropper her shoulders, and grabbed Georgie's hand, "Ow, hey that things connected!" She practically shoved the ring into his eye…
"Ohhhh…"
"And I gave you credit for smarts because you were an undercover cop…" Georgie pulled her hand back.
"I wasn't a good cop… Obviously."
