Chapter 24
The next morning, Christmas Eve, Sean rolls over in bed, sees Emma sleeping Peacefully next to him and smiles, knowing in less than 12 hours he's going to ask the woman of his dreams to marry him.
Emma (groans): Good morning
Sean (smiles): Hi baby.
Emma: What time is it?
Sean: It's about 8:00.
Emma groans and rolls over in bed. Sean laughs at her and smiles
Emma (looks at Sean): What's so funny?
Sean: You
Emma: Me?
Sean: Even when you're tired and half asleep I could fall madly in love with you.
Emma: What time do I have to be at the spa today?
Sean: 9:00
Emma (groans) Why can't I just stay here with you?
Sean laughs
Sean: We got all night to be together baby, all night and another 7 nights here
Emma: I don't want to get out of bed, I don't want to leave you
Sean: I love you dearly, as much as I would love to stay in bed all day with you, I need you at the spa.
Emma: Oh, do you, now?
Sean: My girl has a full day of pampering for tonight.
Emma smiles as she rolls over in bed and places her hand on the side of Sean's face
Emma: you spoil me. I don't deserve it
Sean: Baby, you deserve it.
Sean Kisses Emma
Sean: Come on baby, you got to get ready
Emma: If I must, though I really don't want to leave this bed
Emma laughs as she lays her head on Sean's Chest
Sean: As much as I would love for you to stay baby, I have to get your butt to the spa so I can work on your present for tonight.
Emma groans as she gets out of bed
Emma (chuckles): If I have to
Emma gets ready
Sean: Go get pampered baby. Call me when you get done.
Emma kisses Sean as she walks out of the room and heads to the spa.
Sean calls Chester
Chester: Hello?
Sean: Hey its Sean
Chester: Hey what's going on bud?
Sean: Hey, Is Manny with you too?
Chester: Yea, we just woke up a few minutes ago. What's up?
Sean: Come over to my room, so we can go over the plan. I'm in room 2075. I'll leave it open.
Chester: Ok, we'll be right down, we're down the hall in 2083.
They hang up, a few minutes later, Chester and Manny arrive at Sean's room. They walk in and see Sean pacing around the room
Manny: Sean, What's wrong?
Sean: I can't,
Chester: You can't what?
Sean: I can't do it.
Manny: Why the hell not?
Sean: What if she says no?
Manny: Sean, snap out of it. Emma is madly in love with you. She would never say no.
Sean: You don't know that Manny!
Manny: Sean, She's been my best friend since we were in Diapers! Trust me I think I would know.
Sean: A lot has changed since I left for deployment Manny
Manny Slaps Sean across the face
Chester: Babe!
Sean: What the hell was that for?!
Manny: Smack some sense into you. Emma is madly in love with you and you know what, she told me before you came home, if you were to propose she'd say yes in a second flat.
Sean: Really?
Manny: She would call me crying while you were away on deployment Sean, worried and scared and lonely because all she wanted was you home safe.
Chester: This is true, I remember the calls. It would break your heart hearing how upset she was. Especially on days where she didn't hear from you. It was brutal Sean.
Manny: Trust me, she will not say no. Especially with the ring you bought her
Chester: Manny's right
Sean: It's nerves getting to me, I just hope I don't blow It tonight.
Chester: You won't cause we will be there too. So, relax and what's the plan for tonight?
Sean: So, she'll probably be done with the spa by 4 maybe, at least, I think. I'll send her into town when she's done to buy a dress, I'm hoping to be at the restaurant about 3:00. Be at the park by 5. You guys "run into us" at the restaurant briefly, then hide out at the oakes garden theater, I just need to make sure Emma hears the music, "Goo Goo Dolls Iris".
Chester: I'll text you when we get there. Just relax bud everything will work out.
Sean: Thank you guys, seriously
Chester and Manny leave. Sean's by himself, trying to calm his nerves. A couple hours later his phone rings
Sean: Hello?
Emma: What are you doing?
Sean: Aren't you supposed to be getting pampered missy?
Emma: I can't call and see how my amazing boyfriend is, and hear his voice because I miss him?
Sean (chuckles): I miss you too baby, but the whole point of you being away for the day is to be papered and no thinking about anything else
Emma: You know, you're kind of sexy when you're bossy
Sean: I know what you're doing Emma
Sean laughs
Sean: You got all night tonight, Babe. Relax.
Emma: I love you Sean. I can't wait to build a future with you.
Sean (smiles): I Love you too. I got to go babe. Call me when you get done. I miss you babygirl. Enjoy your spa day
Emma: I miss you too and I will babe.
They hang up. Sean goes out to the flower shop and gets Emma a dozen Lilies, her favorite flower. Then goes back to the room 2 hours goes by, he's getting ready for tonight when Emma calls.
Sean: Hey baby
Emma: Thank you so much for my spa day baby. I really enjoyed it. It was nice and refreshing
Sean: Good, that makes me happy. Now take your refreshed sexy ass into town, go shopping, pick out a pretty dress and some shoes to match it
Emma: Seriously?
Sean (smiles): I love you so much
Emma: I love you, I'm so thankful and grateful for you and how much you spoil me.
Sean (smile): You deserve it. Call me when you're done, our reservation at the restaurant is at 7
Sean hangs up. Meanwhile, while Emma's in town Shopping, she find this cute little clothing store and goes shopping in there. She finds a beautiful strapless pink dress; she tries it on and fits her perfectly. She buys the dress, and some pink heels to match. Emma purchases the dress and shoes then leaves and calls Sean.
Sean: Hey beautiful
Emma: Hey handsome, what are you doing?
Sean: Just thinking about the most beautiful girl in the world. I can't wait to take to dinner tonight.
Emma: Awe, you're so sweet. I can't wait to see you tonight. I love you so much.
Sean: I love you too baby, why don't you come back to the room and get dressed and we'll go to dinner.
Emma: ok, I'll be there in a little bit.
Sean: I love you beautiful
Emma: I love you too baby. I'll see you in a bit
They hang up, and Emma walks back to the hotel with her dress and shoes. Little while later she gets to their room
Sean: There's my girl
Sean kisses Emma as she walks in the door
Emma: Hi honey
Sean: Man, I've missed you all day. I forgot how much it sucks being away.
Emma: I missed you more. Now I need to get ready for our date night
Emma walks in the bathroom and gets changed; she comes out a few minutes later.
Emma: How do I look?
Sean: You look incredible Emma
Emma: Thank you honey
Sean kisses Emma
Sean (chuckles while kissing Emma): That date night may just be a stay in, order out.
Emma (chuckles): What is it you told me earlier? I have all night with you. Besides, you went through all this, to give me a spa day for this date tonight.
Sean (smiles): This is why you're my girl. You always bring me back.
Sean: I got these for you too, baby
Sean gives Emma the dozen Lilies
Emma: Awe, Sean these are beautiful, thank you honey.
They leave their room and go down to the restaurant
Sean: This place has an amazing view
Emma: Sean, seriously thank you for everything. This trip has been so amazing. It's been nice reconnecting together. It's the perfect getaway. I couldn't have imagined spending it with anyone else
Suddenly Manny comes up behind Emma along with Chester
Manny: Not even me?
Emma turns around
Emma (hugging Manny): Oh my gosh! What are you guys doing here?!
Manny: Surprising you, duh!
Emma: Oh my gosh I can't believe you guys are here! How long are you here?
Chester: Just a few days.
Sean: Surprise babe.
Emma: Wait, you knew about this?
Sean: The three of us set this up before we left to come here.
Manny: Hints why I told you Chester has something else planned for us for Christmas Silly!
Emma: You guys are the best!
Manny: We just wanted to come and surprise you, on our way out.
Emma: You guys have fun. Chester, spoil that girl. This place is beautiful
Manny and Chester leave and head to the park to hide out.
Emma: You truly are an amazing man. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Sean: Well, I have another surprise for you after this. Come on let's get out of here baby
They leave the restaurant and go to Oakes Garden Theater. They walk hand and hand smiling. Emma rest her head on Sean's shoulder as their walking as the sun sets behind them
Sean: I love you baby, I'm happy you're enjoying our getaway.
Emma: Anywhere with you I'd enjoy. That's all I care about. You mean everything to me
Emma lifts her head up as she starts to hear music playing
Emma: Is that? Is that "Goo Goo Dolls Iris?" The song we had our first dance together with in middle school
Sean: It is. Care to Dance baby?
Emma: I'd love to
They slow dance together in the middle of the theater.
Sean: You look so incredibly beautiful baby. The sunset reflects off you perfectly
Emma: Awe you're so sweet, thank you honey
Sean: Emma, I love you so much, I'd be lost without you, you've been by my side through thick and thin, even my deployments and words cannot describe how thankful I am for you. I can't imagine life without you.
Sean gets down on one knee and pulls a ring box out of his pocket and opens the ring box as Snow falls around them.
Sean: Emma Christine Nelson, will you marry me?
Emma (voice breaking): Yes! Yes of course I will
Sean slips the ring on Emma's ring finger, kisses her and Smiles
Sean: I love you baby. I can't wait to make you my wife
Emma: It's Beautiful Sean, I can't wait to Marry you. I'm so happy
Sean Picks Emma up and kisses her
Sean: Thank you for making me the happiest man alive.
Emma: I'm the happiest I've ever been.
Emma looks down at her finger
Emma: I'm engaged! This is so exciting! I can't wait to share this when we get back home.
Sean smiles and soaks up all Emma's excitement over their engagement. Manny and Chester walk over
Manny: Emma, I'm so happy for you!
Emma: (hugs Manny): I'm over the moon, I cannot wait to call my parents when we get back home.
Chester (to Sean): Congratulations Man, I'm happy for you.
Sean: Thank you. I'm really happy.
The guys look over at Manny and Emma smiling
Sean: That girl right there, is my rock, she's my everything. I wouldn't be the man I am today if it wasn't for her, she's truly the best thing that ever happened to me at Degrassi.
Chester: I hear you buddy. Manny means everything to me. She and I have been though a lot in this last month, between my ex coming after me, then the attack and everything. I don't know what I would have done if Manny wasn't by my side.
Emma (to Manny): Is this a dream? I feel like I'm in a dream. The man I've loved since I was 12 just became my fiancé
Manny: It's real Em, It's Real. I'm so incredibly happy for you.
Emma: Manny, we've been best friends since Diapers, would you be my maid of honor?
Manny: Of course, I'd be honored Emma. I love you
Manny gives Emma a hug. Chester walks over
Chester: Come on Princess, we have a movie date to get to
Manny (To Emma): You I will see later.
Chester and Manny leave to go to the movies
Sean (to Emma): I love you so much, I'm so happy you said yes.
Emma: I'm happy too. I love it Sean, It's perfect.
Sean kisses Emma
Sean: I've never been happier than I am with you Emma.
Emma: I love you. Come on let's go back to the room, I got a surprise for you
Sean: Oh, do you now?
Emma (nods yes): Trust me, something tells me you'll be very happy when you see it.
They leave and go back to their hotel.
Sean: you know when I was on deployment the last time, I was so afraid I'd come home, and you would have moved on to someone else.
Emma: You're all I wanted Sean Cameron. Deployment or not. I've dreamed of this moment for a long time.
Sean: I Promise I will be the best husband to you, I can be.
Emma: I know you will be. Even through the bad days I'll still be here. I love you.
Sean: I love you with all my heart baby.
They get back to their room
Emma: Honestly, while you were on deployment, I was scared.
Sean: About what?
Emma: You weren't coming home, or I'd get that call you were hurt and didn't make it. I was scared Sean, I really was.
Sean: Really?
Emma (Voice breaks): Damn it, I told myself this would happen.
Sean: Babe, talk to me
Sean walks up behind Emma and softly rubs his hands down her arms
Emma (voice breaking): I know there were days where you were busy and couldn't email but those days were the scariest for me. I always had a little comfort each time I saw your email appear. The days you weren't able to, at first it wasn't too bad, then-
Sean: Then toward the end of my deployment, the days I didn't get to email. You were scared something happened to me?
Emma (crying): I was so scared I'd get that call no girlfriend would ever want about their soldier.
Sean pulls Emma close to him as she cries into his shoulder.
Emma: Damn it, This was supposed to be a beautiful getaway, no stress or anything, and I just ruined it.
Sean (consoling Emma): Baby, it's ok. You didn't ruin anything, I promise. I'd rather you talk to me then hide it from me. I can only imagine how scared you were, I was worried sometimes too babe, but the thought of coming home to you and this moment right here, this is what keep me going. Knowing that soon enough I'd be coming home to my girlfriend that I love more than anything.
Emma: I'm so happy you're out of the army now. I'm proud of you for joining and serving but as someone whose been in love with you for over 10 years, it was hard.
Sean: I know baby. I know.
Emma looks up and looks at her engagement ring
Sean: It's all real I promise Emma. Everything right down to how crazy I am about you, when we get back home, If you want, we can start planning your dream wedding.
Emma (sniffles): Really?
Sean: Yes, baby
Emma: God I look awful now. I had something very intimate placed for us-
Sean: Stop, you look beautiful even if your make up is messed up and you have tear marks down your cheeks
Emma: No, I don't
Emma looks in the mirror
Sean: Emma, you're being too hard on yourself. Relax babe. Everything is ok.
Sean gives Emma a loving hug from behind and holds her
Sean: I see a beautiful, actually gorgeous fiancée of mine, who isn't afraid to show me how she feels and tell me when she's scared. She knows she's fragile because of me, we've been through a lot together, I love her more than anything in the world, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life telling her how insanely beautiful she is and tell her how lucky I am
Emma: I love you. Thank you
Sean: Just speaking the truth baby. You are my whole world and then some, I know we've had a rough past, but we are stronger now. We've never been stronger than we are now.
Emma: I know, I'm grateful for how strong we are now. I just can't imagine the pain of losing you.
Sean: And you never will. I promise, I am not going anywhere, and neither are you. I'm madly head over heels in love with you. You're my girl. You always have been
Emma smiles, turns around and places her hands around Sean's neck
Sean: There's my baby.
Emma: I love you. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Emma kisses Sean
Sean: So, how about that intimate idea?
Emma (chuckles): Wouldn't you like to know
Sean: Oh, I do
Sean gracefully pulls Emma's hair back as he starts to kiss her neck
Emma: Oh yea? How badly do you want to know?
Sean (flirtatious voice): I really want to know
Sean said as he unzips the back of her dress
Sean: I need you, baby
Emma: Well then, wait here because you'll love what I'm going to put on
Emma goes in the bathroom and changes into a dark blue sexy lace nighty
Emma (pops her head out the door): Close your eyes
Sean laughs while he closes his eyes, Emma quietly comes out of the bedroom and graceful climbs on top of him in bed and starts kissing him, takes him by his hand and runs it down the side of her nighty
Emma: You can open your eyes now baby.
Sean opens his eyes as he sees Emma straddling on him as his eyes are big
Sean: Well, hello there gorgeous.
Emma (flirtatious): Hi baby
Sean just stares at Emma in awe
Sean: You look so sexy in that; I just want to rip it off of you.
Emma: You like?
Sean: I love. Come here you
Sean picks up Emma and playfully throws her on the bed.
Emma: I'm all yours my love.
Sean kisses Emma neck and playfully wraps her hands in his
Sean: God, I love you so much. I swear I'm the luckiest guy in the world.
Sean and Emma make out in their hotel room as Sean makes love with Emma.