Lizzie paced the floor in the living room as she was lightly biting a fingernail. William was standing in the doorway to her bedroom with his shirt completely unbuttoned. He stared at his fiancee adoringly and cautiously asked, "What's troubling you?"

She was too anxious to enunciate an actual word so she just managed to say, "Mmph!"

"Lizzie..." He walked into the the living area and lightly took hold of her wrists, pulling a hand away from her face.

"What's troubling you?"

"I just... I don't know who to tell first."

"Ah!"

"Yeah. Do I tell my mom and dad? Lydia? Charlotte or Jane?"

"Well you're going to tell all of them, I hope."

"Yeah but who do I call first?"

"I think you should call your mother and father, don't you?"

Lizzie turned away from William to face the window. "I don't think I'm ready for so much enthusiasm at this time of night..."

"Lizzie, you should tell her first. You know her and your father's happiness is a great blessing. Accept it."

"Oh..." Lizzie turning back to William realizing her error.

"I'm sorry Will... I wasn't trying to be insensitive." She looked up at William only to see him continuing to smile warmly. Out of blue, William picked her up and carried her to the couch. They nestled together and Lizzie rested her head on him. He took her left hand and raised it so they could examine the ring. "This ring was my belonged to my mother."

"No pressure." Lizzie said humorously.

William chuckled and reached for Lizzie's cell phone which was on the side table. He handed it to her. "My parents gave us their blessings. Now let your parents give theirs." Lizzie took the phone from William and dialed her mother. William rubbed her back as he felt her stiffen.

"Hello?"

"Hey mom... It's Lizzie."

"Elizabeth!" Her mother's voice rung out loudly. "How are you getting along on this Friday night?"

"I'm doing good, how are you, dad, and Lydia?"

"Oh we're all just fine. Lydia is out with Mary and you're father and I just got back from a lovely dinner."

"Mom..." Lizzie was smiling and beginning to tear up.

"Oh and you wouldn't believe how wonderful the salmon was..."

"Mom."

"Yes, dear?"

"He proposed. I said yes." What Mrs. Bennet said next was something that threw Lizzie completely off.

"Well it's about time. Now you run along and have a good night with that man of yours... We'll start planning in the morning. Goodnight!"

"Wai- what?!" Lizzie squealed but it was too late Mrs. Bennet ended the call. "What the hell was that about?!" William was just as wide- eyed and shrugged as Lizzie looked to him. Throughout the night Lizzie texted and tried calling her parents, Lydia, Jane, and Charlotte. However, she'd only get vague texts back. "What is with everyone tonight?!" She wondered aloud.

"Well it's quite late now..."

"No but I texted Jane saying that you proposed and all she said was 'Nice!' that's not even something Jane does."

"Lizzie..."

"And I barely got anything back from Charlotte-"

"Lizzie.." William pressed his index finger to her lips. "I'm going to take you to bed... right now. This can wait till morning."

Sure enough in the next day. Lizzie was fired up again about the mystery of silence, it distracted her from asking William too many questions about why she was dressing up for lunch. It wasn't until the driver dropped them off when she finally started to ask questions about their plans.

"Wait..." She looked up at the building but was blinded by the sun. "Where are we?"

"Lunch." William said cheerfully.

"Is this a celebratory thing?"

"I suppose and also, you're off from work and I'm off from work... It's lunch time... so let's get lunch."

"Oh, bu-"

"Lizzie, I'm starving." William pleaded.

"Okay, okay." she beamed. "Let's have lunch."

They were dinning at Top of The Mark and there was a surprise for Lizzie when they got to their floor.

The elevator doors opened and Lizzie gasped aloud as a large number of people yelled, "Surprise!"

It took Lizzie a moment to understand that it was her family. Her parents, Lydia, Charlotte and her family, Mary and her parents, and Jane and Bing and others.

"You!" Lizzie pointed at William, who guided her out to the floor. The tables were set and the view of the city was breathtaking and she got to share this moment with the love of her life and her family.

Little did she know that every moment from the proposal and today was all thanks to Lydia, Gigi, and William conspiring together. The entire family played along including Jane and Bing who flew across the country just to celebrate.

Gigi came with a plus one, Sydney. Lizzie exchanged a look with her and Gigi signaled making sure that they'll tell stories later.

As Lizzie was embraced by her parents, Gigi walked up to her big brother. "I told you, so."

"Gigi D, I think we all told him." Fitz exclaimed as Gigi laughed. He continued, "Surprisingly you didn't take her to the theater." He playfully punched his best friend in the arm.

Lizzie and William eventually approached Mrs. DeBourgh and Caroline Lee and her fiancee, "Elizabeth! So happy to see you both together- oh!" Mrs. DeBourgh eyed the ring, "My sister's ring suits you well..." She quietly added, "I wish you both all the happiness in the world."

They enjoyed their lunch, shared their stories and even danced a bit. Lizzie danced with her sisters, including Charlotte. There came a moment when Jane, Lydia, Charlotte and her mother were looking out the window, thinking about how far they've come. Lizzie and her mother shared a long hug and as she hugged her father, she eyed William staring at her. They shared a dance together.

"I hope you enjoyed yourself." He said rather quietly.

She didn't need to respond, their eyes were locked together. He pushed a strand of hair away from her face.

No more words needed to be exchanged, the couple shared a kiss and enjoyed their ever after.