A/N: Okay, so I know I haven't updated my stories in forever and a day. I graduated and I just got a new job, so I have been really busy. But things are slowly becoming easier and I had some free time to write. Thanks to those who have reviewed. Ya'll rock! Anywho, here's part 3.

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June 3, 1997

7:26 p.m.

"How does it feel being free from high school and college?" Abbie smiled at Casey, looking down at her college gown. "Top of your class sis, I've never been so proud of you. Law school should be an easy ride for you."

"It feels pretty awesome Abbs, thanks for making time for me. How did you get out of the office? You never told me?" Casey said quietly, then added with tears began forming in her eyes, "I'm proud of myself too, I hope my mom and dad are too."

"Anytime Casey. Your my family, I just told them my little sister was graduating from NYU and I wasn't going to miss it.." Abbie held Casey close then looked at her tears. Oh honey, you know your parents are proud. Abbie said to herself when she heard Casey's whispered comment. "Casey, I know they are proud of you." She smiled and wiped her tears. "Casey? Honey, why are you.." Abbie trailed off and looked at her parents aproaching.

"Shut up Abbie, please. Don't tell them okay?" Casey begged, wiping her tears.

"Okay honey." Abbie smiled and hugged Casey tightly, slowly releasing her as her parents came closer to the two women.

"Oh Cassandra, your speech was beautiful." Ashleigh called out as she quickly ran up to the redhead. "You looked fantastic as you spoke, your a natural lawyer. I pity the poor defense attorney you destroy on your first court case."

"We are so proud Cassandra." Dustin said as he hugged the girl. "Ash is right baby girl, your going to kill in the court room. Aside from Abigail." He smiled at his daughter.

"Thank you, for well, everything." Casey hugged them both. "You have no idea much you two mean to me, Abbie too. You mean the world me, you guys are amazing. I couldn't have done this without you." Their happy family moment was broken by a man's voice.

"Casey!" Trevor called out.

"Honey." Casey's face lit up the second he called her name. She let go of Ashleigh and Dustin and ran towards Trevor.

"That was beautiful. Casey your beautiful." Trevor whispered softly.

"Trevor, I.." Casey began to speak when she was cut off.

"I want to ask you something." Trevor said in a stern tone as he held Casey at arms length.

"Yes honey, anything." Casey encouraged him, slightly confused and worried. Did I do something to upset him?

Abbie and her parents walked closer to the couple. Trevor looked past Casey and stared at Dustin. He nodded at Trevor, smiling brightly. Abbie watched the weird exchange of unspoken words.

"Dad, what's going on?" Abbie nudged her father.

"Just listen Abigail." Ashleigh answered.

Abbie huffed and crossed her arms. Her expression changed when she realized what was going on as Trevor got on one knee. Her expression changed once more when a thought crossed her mind. I can't be her protector anymore, my promise will be broken. Dead and gone, just like her parents. One final though came toAbbie, making her feel bitter and cold. That prick knows it too.

"Cassandra, I love you. We've been together for seven years. These past seven years have been the best seven years of my life. Casey, your the only reason why I breathe, your who I wake up for in the morning, and your the only girl I have dreamed about during day or night. I love you with all my heart and soul. Cassandra Harlie Novak, will you marry me?"

Everyone in the room stared at the two, quietly waiting for an answer. A lump had slowly grown in Casey's throat as Trevor spoke. She looked deeply into his blue eyes. She knew he wasn't lying. He wanted her, she wanted him. She loved him with eveything she had. But she stood there, silentl in front of him, a smile playing her face. She wore the same smile on her face when she was planing to do something off the wall.

"Casey, please?" Trevor was growing nervous. Why isn't she answering me? Why is she giving me that goofy grin. Come on Casey, answer baby, say yes.

Casey nodded and held out her left hand. "Yes. Yes Trevor, yes!" Casey let Trevor slip the ring on her finger. The second the ring was on, she jumped into his arms and kissed him. "Yes!" Casey said softly as she began to cry.

"He's charming, sweet, and adores her. Be happy for her Abigail. Seven years, he has been through everything with her these past seven years that we have. Why can't you meet someone like him?" Ashleigh said jokingly to her daughter.

"Because I'm not a redheaded sex crazied amazon." Abbie snickered as she stepped closer towards her sister protectively.

Ashleigh pulled Abbie back and gave her eldest daughter "the look", then turned her attention back to her youngest daughter. Abbie, you've done your share of protection. Let her fiance take over now.

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I know it was short. Next chapter will be longer! Please review, that little button gets lonely. :)