So far I've only got two reviews, and I've been thinking about getting a beta to read through my stories, but I've decided for the moment I'll just see how I go, it's only my first story so once I start writing more I'll get a beta to read it!

So this chapter is more of a happy chapter, just so I can drag out the mystery a little more instead of finding out Quinn's secret straight away. And I need more reviews before I put up the next chapter, I've already written it, and trust me, its one of the best yet! So keep reviewing!

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Quinn had felt a lot better since coming clean to Clay about her past. Well some of it, but she still didn't know how to tell him the rest. But right now, all that mattered was keeping Jason away from herself and her family.

Clay lay on the bed, playing with Quinn's hair as she slept. A couple seconds later, her eyes flickered open, and a big smile grew on her face.

"Hey you." She said to Clay before placing a kiss on his cheek.

"Hey. You know you talk in your sleep." He replied.

"Do I? And what did I say?"

"Well, mostly just a lot of rabble about how much you love me."

"I meant every single word of it!" Quinn exclaimed, poking Clay on the nose. Quinn jumped out of the bed and ran to the kitchen.

"Where are you going?" Clay yelled out to her.

"To get you you're present!" Quinn replied.

"And why do I get a present?" Clay asked sarcastically as Quinn walked back into the room, carrying a small perfectly wrapped box.

"Because it's our one year anniversary, silly!" Quinn laughed. "Open it!"

Clay carefully untied the bow, and unwrapped the wrapping paper covering the box. He looked inside, only to find a silver Rolex watch.

"Oh my gosh, Quinn! This is amazing! How could you afford this?" Clay asked in pure shock.

"I paid for it with some of the money from selling my art. Do you like it?"

"Like it? Quinn I love it! Thank you so much baby."

"Look on the inside of the watch."

Clay turned over the watch and read the inscription.

"Our love will only keep growing. Aww Quinn I love it! My present will never make up for this!"

"Oh I'm sure it will. So, what is it?"

"Go get ready and then you'll find out." Clay told her.

"Fine, but I better have breakfast ready when I get out of the shower!" Quinn playfully yelled to Clay.

"Breakfast? More like lunch, its 2pm!"

As Quinn got in the shower, she thought of all the good things in her life right now. For one, she had Clayton. Clay was everything and more. And then there was Haley, her sister who has stood by her through everything. But then there was her past. It was always going to be there, waiting to pounce at exact moment Quinn felt happy with where her life was. She had felt accomplished, she hadn't written in her journal since Jason had found her. She would only write in it when she felt she had to get things out in the open, but after she had told Clay about Jason, she felt she didn't need the journal.

Clay stared out the window at the beach as he waited for Quinn. He could imagine his life all planned out with Quinn. Getting married. Sleepless nights with their children. Watching the sunset every night as a family. Their children's first day of school, and the weddings, and becoming grandparents. He could see it, just like he did with Sara. But it felt different this time. He loved Sara, but Sara was gone, and now he had Quinn. He was so distracted he didn't see Quinn come out from the bathroom.

"So, what's my surprise?" Quinn asked Clay as she walked into the kitchen while towel drying her hair.

"Wow. You look, beautiful. Stunning. Amazing." Clay said to Quinn as he pulled her in for a kiss.

She was wearing a purple one shouldered dress with sequins lining the edges. Her shoes were silver 2 inch peep toe heels, and she wore a silver necklace around her neck with a 'Q' on it.

"Thanks. You don't look to bad yourself." She said to him playfully.

"Are you ready for your surprise?" Clay asked.

"Yeah, definitely!" Quinn replied. Clay grabbed her hand and took her onto the balcony, downstairs to the driveway.

"Clay!" Quinn screamed. "You got me a horse and carriage?"

"Well this is just our ride to your surprise."

"I told you your present would be better!" She said to him, leaning into his arms. Clay carefully helped her up into the carriage, then got in himself, and signaled for the driver to go.

"Do you think she'll like it?" Haley asked Nathan and Jamie, as they decorated the ballroom in streamers and balloons.

"She's gonna' love it, Moma!" Jamie replied.

"Thanks baby!"

"I think Clay's going to be really happy with this." Nathan said to Haley.

"I do think they are both going to love it!" Haley replied.

"Lets hope so; we've spent all morning doing this!"

Nathan's phone buzzed in his pocket. He took it out and checked the message.

"Clay said they are on their way, so we better finish up." Nathan told the other two.

"Okay, we're just about done!" Haley replied as she stuck up the last white and purple balloons near the doorway. "Done!"

"Okay, let's get out of here." Nathan replied as he scooped up Jamie and took Haley's hand, then made their way downstairs to the parking lot.

By the time they had arrived at the venue it was getting dark. Clay helped Quinn out of the carriage and they walked hand in hand up the stairs to the ballroom.

"Surprise!" Clay yelled as they walked into the large, beautifully decorated ballroom.

"Clay! This is beautiful! You hired it out just for me?"

"Just for you."

"Oh Clay, you are too good to be with me."

"Well if that's the case, I'm fine with that. You're perfect, all I ever want, and more." Clay smiled.

Quinn led Clay into the middle of the ballroom and pulled him in for a kiss. The cool breeze through the window blew Quinn's hair softly, as they danced to the slow music echoing through the large room. Quinn placed her head on his shoulder and whispered in his ear, and a smile grew on Clay's face. Nothing could ruin the moment.

Tell me what you think by rating and reviewing! I would love some criticism too, I appreciate it!

I need at least 1 more review for the next chapter! And I appreciate suggestions for other chapters to fill in the gaps!

And by the way, this fanfic is set after the second last episode of season 7.