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The work week went by quickly. It felt good to be back. Eric was slowly becoming his old self again, laughing often and making jokes. Calleigh was glad they were moving forward, she was ready to get back focusing on their relationship. They hardly had time to think after finding out Eric hadn't cheated on her. Both Calleigh and Eric had Friday off, it was their usual one day out of the month that the crime lab awarded them.
"What are you up to this weekend?" Calleigh asked Eric, coming up behind him in the DNA Lab. Eric placed the sample he was running in the centrifuge, before turning toward her.
"I was thinking of driving to Key West tomorrow, spending the weekend," he responded, a small smile on his face. Calleigh attempted to look happy for him, however she was hurt that he was spending the weekend without her.
"That will be nice," she lied. "It will do you some good to get away for a night or two." Calleigh finished, smiling a little.
"You'll come won't you?" He asked looking confused by her reaction.
"If you want me to," Calleigh replied simply, trying not to ruin his plans.
"What am I going to do in Key West without you?" Eric asked laughing a little. Calleigh smiled in response, not getting a chance to say anything before Ryan walked in.
Eric stood, leaning over the railing on the balcony to their room. He breathed in the warm summer air, glad that he'd decided to do this.
"Feels good," he told Calleigh when she came out and joined him.
"It does," She agreed, mimicking him, leaning on the railing as well. "What do you have planned for today?" Calleigh asked turning to him.
"Take a walk with me?" he asked, not really answering. Calleigh nodded, letting him take the lead.
The couple walked down the white sand of the beach. Calleigh held tightly to Eric's hand, happy that they were this close. A small smile crossed her face, thinking about it.
"What?" Eric asked, noticing her smile.
"Us, together. It makes me happy," She told him honestly. Eric stopped walking and pulled her in front of him. "You make me happy," She added, looking up into his eyes before standing on her tip toes and placing a gentle kiss on his lips.
"I love you Cal," he told her, pulling her to him, they stood like that for a long while before Eric pulled her to sit in the sand. "We should talk about my mother's will," he told her.
"Eric, if you're not ready…" she interrupted him.
"My mother's engagement ring, from my father was willed to Marisol, before she died. We all just assumed that once she passed, it was to be given to Adriana. I guess nobody asked whether or not mama changed the will." Eric explained.
"But she did?"
"Yes, she rearranged it completely. Adriana got the wedding ring from my step father and Dani got all of her other rings, including my Grandmas," Eric stated.
"What did she leave to you?" Calleigh asked softly.
"I got her original engagement ring and Wedding band." Eric stated, " That's why Ana is upset, my mother left the ring to me with the understanding…that you would wear it one day, but if something happens to us, or you don't like it I have to give it to Adriana." Eric explained.
"That's why Adriana is angry with me?" Calleigh concluded.
"Yeah, she just doesn't understand why my mother would want you to wear it instead of her," Eric stated shrugging a little. "I told her if it meant she would be civil to you and I, she could have it, but she said she doesn't want it that way."
"I can understand that," Calleigh sighed, but she was happy to hear that Eric was thinking of their future together. They sat in silence for a moment, both of them watching the waves crash against the white sand.
"I want you to have it Calleigh," Eric said turning to her in the sand. "If you were standing I would get on one knee, but this will have to do," he said laughing a little. "We don't have to rush into this, and if you aren't sure I understand, but I want you to know that I love you. Calleigh Marie, Will you marry me?" He asked, digging into his pocket and pulling out an old black velvet box. Calleigh was shocked at how quickly the conversation changed direction. She stared at the ring, it was beautiful, two small princess cut diamonds sat next to each other, sparkling in the sunlight. They were tucked neatly in a yellow gold band. "Calleigh, if you're not sure, we can wait and talk about this later on," Eric back peddled when Calleigh didn't answer.
"No, no, I was just shocked." Calleigh said coming out of her thoughts to look at him. "I love you too," she stated tears forming in her eyes.
"But?" Eric asked apprehensively.
"No buts, I would love to marry you," Calleigh finally answered. Eric smiled, leaning forward and pressing his lips to hers. Calleigh deepened the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck, but he pulled away, taking her left hand and sliding the ring onto her finger. Calleigh and Eric looked at each other, their smiles huge. Calleigh laughed at them after a moment, completely happy for the first time in a long time. Eric laughed joined in her laughter, before moving in to kiss her, this time however, he gently pushed her backward until she was lying on the sand under him. Calleigh smiled against his lips, moving her hands to run them through his hair, and over his shoulders.