Chapter 19

When they arrived at the Jewelers Mac was shown several rings.

"Hmm..what do you think Don?"

"I wouldn't go big Mac. Stella's not into that. I'd go with something dainty. Not to small, or to big, just in between. Something like this one."

Picking up the ring Mac admired it. It was a half carat diamond with little smaller ones around it.

"You think she'll like this?"

"I do Mac. I can tell you if I was Stella. I'd marry ya if you bought me that ring."

Mac gave a Don one of those looks.

"Don't look at me like that Mac. I'm just saying."

"Okay. I'll take this one. Can you tell me if you do engraving? And how long it will take."

"We do. It will take about three hours. What would you like written on it?"

"Always my Forever."

"That's beautiful Mac. Wow. Powerful."

"What the hell is wrong with you Don? You're acting strange."

"Nothing Mac. Now tell me, how are you going to propose?"

"At the Zoo."

Don gave his what the fuck looks.

"The Zoo??? What would possess you to propose at the Zoo?"

"That is where we had our first official date. I took her to see the new born cubs. This is where it all began Don."

"I thought it started with movies?"

"No. That was when we realized we loved each other. The Zoo was our first real date as a couple."

"Okay then. What do you need me to do Mac?"

"Well. I have to call the Zoo and see if they will allow us a private picnic table by those cubs. What I need you to do is set up the dinner and Champagne for me. I also need candles."

"Then we should split up Mac. I'll get everything picked up and taken over. You go talk to the Zoo keeper and get that all in order. We'll meet at the Zoo in three hours. Her ring should be ready by then too."

"Okay Don. Thanks for everything. You really think she'll be surprised?"

"I'm telling you Mac. She's going to be passed excitment."

Meanwhile at the Hospital...

"Hey Stel, where do you think they are? It's getting late."

"I'm not sure Danny. They've been almost five hours now. I'm getting kind of hungry."

"I have some Pretzels Stel. Want some?"

"Sure. Thanks Danny."

Sitting down beside him on his bed Mac and Don finally walked in.

"Christ man it's about time."

"Sorry Danno. We got held up."

"I'm starving Mac. Can we go home and have dinner?"

"Sure Stel. But we have to make one stop first."

"Mac it's six in the evening. I'm starving."

"I know that Stella. Trust me okay. Just one small stop and then we will eat."

"Alright." Kissing Danny on the cheek they left.

"What was that about Donnie? Mac looked scared to death."

"Brace yourself Danno. Mac is asking Stella to marry him tonight."

"WHAT!!!! Get out man. I didn't even know they were dating. Are you serious?"

"I am Danno. By this time tomorrow morning she'll be wearing his ring."

Smiling wildly Don grabbed the Pretzels and turned on the game.

tbc....

Thanks again for the reviews. Also: I kind of thought about that myself with the dream. I wasn't sure if it would pay off or not. Thanks for letting me know it didn't work. I'm going to try and fix that chapter. :)