Lewis and Hobson had invited the 'kids' Lizzie, Tony and James over for dinner and drinks after the case was wrapped up. Maddox and Hathaway were having a good snoop around the Lewis-Hobson home while their hosts were in the kitchen.
When Lewis came back to the living room to fill their wine glasses, Hathaway had a smug grin on his face. "Did this case at the bridal boutique give you any ideas, Robbie?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about, James."
"No? Just Hobson then." Hathaway looked extra-smug when he was being cryptic.
"Am I supposed to be getting on with something?" Lewis asked.
Hathaway pointed at the magazine rack next to the couch. "The evidence," he said, pulling out a bridal magazine from the front, "is hiding in plain sight." Hathaway opened the magazine and started leafing through the pages. "Fascinating reading, Robbie."
"I saw Dr Hobson surreptitiously swipe it from the crime scene, as a matter of fact," said Maddox. "Although to be fair- she didn't steal anything. They are free magazines. All the pretty pictures of dresses and cakes and reception halls are adverts."
Lewis went a little pale when he realized what his friends were implying. He waved for them to put away the magazine as Hobson called him back to the kitchen.
Later that evening when the 'kids' had gone home and the dishes had been done, Lewis and Hobson settled down on the couch. "When were you going to share this with me?" Lewis asked her, showing her the bridal magazine. Hobson blushed a little but didn't say anything. "Let me guess, it's for a friend?"
"No, Robbie. I've been having a think," she said, imitating his mannerism.
"Ah?" the Inspector raised his eyebrow.
"Marry me, Robbie."
"But you don't want that, Laura. We discussed it ages ago. You said you're happy with a domestic partnership." Then Lewis thought back to the case. "Good God, we're not expecting any more little Lewises are we?"
"No! Only your grandchildren who really ought to visit more often!" Hobson laughed. "It's just different now, Robbie. We've grown together in a way I never imagined possible. I need you, and you need me. We love each other, so why not make it official?"
Robbie Lewis promptly dropped to one knee and asked Laura Hobson the most important question of all.
Author Note: Happy Belated Valentine's Day, Robson fans! I tried to have this ready for the day itself, but my hands have been full. We recently had twin mini-muffins (one strawberry, one blueberry) who are enjoying a Lewis re-watch during my maternity leave! I'm glad that the Lewis saga withstands the test of time.