Shelby and Shane had officially been together for 6 months, and Shane had decided that tonight was the night to pop the question. He had taken off early in the afternoon which immediately raised red flags for Shelby as they usually rode into the office together. Even if one had to work late, the other always stayed to keep them company. That had proven to be interesting on more than one occasion. Shelby could barely concentrate on her work as she was worried what exactly could be going on. At 5:00, she picked up the telephone to actually call a cab company to get home as Shane hadn't reappeared. As soon as she picked up the phone, Stephanie knocked at her office door.

"What's up Fancy?"

"I was about to call a cab because your brother has pulled a disappearing act on me today. He left about lunch time, and I haven't seen him since."

"Well, it's a good thing you haven't called that cab yet, because I have the solution to all your problems."

"You do?"

"Yes ma'am. You have a company limo to take you home this afternoon. You're going to find instructions on what to do once you get home."

"OK Stephanie Marie, you know I don't like surprises, so tell me what's going on."

"No can do. I cannot break a sibling pinky promise. I never have, and won't start now."

"Princess…"

"Don't you "princess" me. Get your things, and go home."

"Yes ma'am."

As Shelby got downstairs, there it sat, true to Stephanie's word, a company limo waiting on her. On the ride home, she thought about what this could be. Shane would have probably lynched her if he ever could have read her thoughts earlier this afternoon. This was completely different from what she was expecting, and was just along for the ride, literally. The limo arrived at the house, and Shelby noticed Shane's BMW wasn't in the driveway. She entered the house, laying her things on the island in the kitchen. As she went into the bedroom, she saw what appeared to be a black dress bag lying on the bed along with what obviously was a shoe box, and a note.

"My Beautiful Shelby,

I know you're probably quite confused as to what exactly is going on. You will discover my plans for this evening all in due time. Right now, you should have enough time to jump in the shower before I call. Please be sure to answer. By the way, there is no peeking in the bag or the box next to it until you've talked to me."

Love,

Shane."

Shane turned out to be exactly right on the money. She was making her way out of the bathroom when the phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hi there gorgeous."

"Hello there yourself handsome. I'm quite curious as to what you're conspiring to do in that devious mind of yours."

"Do me a favor, and open the bag lying on the bed."

Shelby turned on the speaker phone so she could remain on the line with him while she did as he ask. She unzipped the bag and saw an amazing red dress. As she removed it from the bag, all she could do was gasp as it was absolutely beautiful.

"I take it you like the dress?"

"Baby, it's amazing."

"Just like you. Now open the shoe box, and you should find some shoes that will go quite nicely with it."

"Shoes check."

"Now go peer out the window to see if the limo is still out front of the house."

Once Shelby got to the front window of the house, she peeked out of the curtain and saw that the limo was in fact still there. She went back into the room.

"Limo's still here."

"Good. Now what I want you to do is, take everything on that bed, and get dressed. After you're done, get into the limo. The driver knows where to go, so just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. I will see you when you get here."

"Yes sir."

"I love you Shelby."

"Love you too, Shane."

Shelby ended the call, and picked up the dress. The first thought that popped into her head was what exactly she was going to wear under it. She didn't have to worry long, as she spotted another little note attached to the hanger of the dress that read "I'm not the only thing in the bag." Surely enough, when Shelby picked up the bag and shook it, a small undergarment bag fell out. She opened it to discover there was a matching bra and panties set the exact same color as her dress. Shane knew her too well. After she finished getting dressed, she looked at herself in the mirror and hoped she hadn't missed anything. There wasn't much more that was going to fit into that dress as it perfectly molded to her body. She dabbed on some perfume, Shane's favorite one of course, and made her way out to the limo. The driver opened the door, allowing her to get in, and then returned behind the wheel, and they were off. After a 20 minute drive, the driver then stopped and let her out in front of Mancelli's. Shelby had never eaten there, yet she knew it was an Italian restaurant. Shane hadn't told her what to do once she got to the destination, so she went over to the host.

"Excuse me; I'm hoping there is a reservation under McMahon for 2."

"Yes, Mr. McMahon has already arrived, Ms. Robertson. If you'd follow me, I will take you to your table."

"Thank you."

Once she got within eye sight of Shane, she could have sworn she saw his jaw drop. When they reached the table, Shane rose from his seat. The host went to pull out Shelby's chair, but Shane stopped him.

"I'll take care of that, thank you."

"I'll send a waiter right over Mr. McMahon."

Before pulling out the chair, Shane placed a gentle kiss on her lips, and then allowed her to be seated.

"You look absolutely gorgeous."

"You must have had an idea of what I would look like in it, since you bought the dress."

"This even beat my imagination Fancy."

"Why thank you Mr. McMahon."

"Don't you start that. Every time I've heard that tonight, I've glanced over my shoulder looking for Dad."

"I'm sorry."

"I think I could forgive you of just about everything tonight in that dress."

The two enjoyed their dinner, and headed for home. Shane pulled up to the house in the BMW and tossed Shelby a blindfold.

"Baby, I was here not two hours ago, I know what the house looks like by now."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Quite positive."

"Humor me Fancy, please."

"OK, I'll humor you."

Shane slowly walked Shelby up to the door, and proceeded to unlock it. He peeked in the door before bringing her in just to make sure Stephanie had everything just the way he had ask of her a few days ago. Only when he was satisfied in what he saw, did he bring Shelby in the house. As he stood her in the middle of the living room, he took place behind her.

"You ready beautiful?"

"As always."