The Proposal

It was a cool night at Dodger Stadium, clear skies, little bit of wind, and of course a sold out crowd. Somehow on this perfect weather night Austin broke a sweat. "Austin, are you okay? You're acting weird." Sam said with a giggle while grabbing his arm.

"Yeah, Honey, I'm okay. What do you want to drink? Coke or Pepsi?" Austin asked changing the subject. Sam took a second to look at the menu considering all of what was offered.

"I'll take a Coke with some nachos, please." Austin smiled and looked over at that man behind the counter. She pretty much took my order right out my mouth.

"Make that two," holding up two fingers. Sam was wearing her Dodgers hat with a newly purchased Dodgers windbreaker. Austin wrapped his arm around Sam's waist pulling her closer. "You have no idea how much I missed doing this," he said as he became hypnotized by her beauty. Sam could only smile at him. "You know it's not fair you have those amazing eyes to your advantage, you know?"

"Yeah, and it's not fair that you're my handsome young prince, whom I can't resist," Sam said with a smirk.

"Fair enough. Call it even?" They laughed and agreed. After paying for their for items they made their way to section 26, Row 1, right behind the dugout. Austin's dad did an incredible job of setting Austin up to succeed.

"Wow, how did you get us these seats?" Sam asked with a ear to ear grin.

"Luck of the draw, I guess," he replied not wanting her to know the truth. The announcer introduced the starting lineups over the PA system and the game began. The game was full of excitement from start to finish, three players from the hometown team hit home runs and two doubles within the first seven innings. During the seventh inning stretch the PA announcer directed everyone's attention to the jumbo-tron. "Please, direct your attention to the jumbo-tron behind left field, the Los Angeles Dodgers are proud to present the Dodger Kiss Cam."

"Oh, my god, Austin. What if they put us up there?" She asked in excitement.

"That would be great! Too bad our chances of pretty low." Both of them let out a sigh of disappointment as they watched other couples kiss passionately on the big screen. No more then 20 seconds later Austin looked up to see him and Sam on the screen. Unfortunately, she wasn't paying attention. So Austin took matters in to his own hands by grabbing her by the cheeks and kissing her as quick as he possibly could. Everyone around them started laughing after he almost swallowed her head with his lips. After he pulled back Sam still had no idea.

"Austin, what was that about?" She asked defensively. All he could do was laugh as she became angry.

"Sorry, Babe, we were on the big screen and I just couldn't let a great opportunity like that pass," Austin could barely control his laughter as her eyes lit up.

"What? Are you serious?" Austin nodded as he continued to laugh. "Why didn't you just tell me?

"I didn't think I had time. Sorry, Sam." Sam wasn't actually mad. She was just caught off guard and cracked a smile at Austin as he kissed her on the fore head. Roughly thirty minutes later the game was coming to end. In the bottom of the ninth, the Dodgers were on clinging to a two run lead with two outs and a full count. Austin reached in to his pocket to be sure the ring was still accounted for, which it was. Thank god. He thought.

"Let's go Dodgers!" Sam yelled cheering on the home team. Austin looked at her with a smirk trying not to laugh. She is so cute. I'm going to be the luckiest man in the world if things go to plan. Austin thought with smile. While he was lost in a endless gaze the final strike three call was announced. The crowd went crazy and the winning team rushed the field to celebrate. This was it. All Austin had to do was wait for his cue, which he was unsure of. How do I know when to get down on one knee? I really don't want to blow this. He loosened his collar and swallowed hard.

"Here we go," he whispered. PA announced the firework show would commenced once both teams vacated the field.

"Oh, Austin, this is going to be so romantic. I love fireworks!" She said as she leaned in to kiss him.

"I know. It's going to be great!" She doesn't have a clue how much more romantic it will be in few minutes. Around ten minutes later, the PA announcer returned, "Ladies and Gentlemen, due to the wind conditions the firework show will be delayed five to ten minutes. We're sorry for the inconvenience, but your safety is our first priority." Austin's heart began to race at the speed of light. There was a possibility he wouldn't get his chance to pop the question the way he wanted to. I don't understand. The wind conditions earlier were just fine. What the heck happened? I'm going to be so devastated if this plan falls through. He screamed in his head. He looked over at Sam who took out her binoculars out to occupy herself while they waited for the show to begin. If it did. The more time that passed, then more anxious and upset he became. Sam took notice of his anxiousness.

"Hey, are you sure you're okay? You've been acting strange since we got here. Do you want to go home?" Austin paused. He wasn't sure what to say to her. Before she was able to ask again the PA announcer returned once again. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we're happy to announce that the wind conditions have improved just enough for the show to go on. So without further do let the firework show begin." A two ton truck had been lifted from Austin's back and he let out a sigh of relief. But where was his cue? "Austin, did you hear me?" She asked tugging on his arm. He turned to her and shook his head with a smile. Then, "We would like to make one last announcement this evening, Will everyone please direct your attention to section 26 and will Austin Ames please take his place in the center stage." Austin smiled even though he had butterflies racing through his stomach. Sam stared at him in shock and confusion. "Austin, what's going on?" Not saying a word, he dropped to one knee with 56,000 spectators looking on. Pulling the ring from his pocket, Sam finally realized what was going on. "Oh, my god!" Her mouth fell open once she saw the ring in his hand.

"Sam Montgomery?" He asked. Feeling the gaze of everyone watching them tickle the back of his neck. He continued while she stared back at him with tears in her eyes. "Will you marry me?" Even though her response didn't take longer then five seconds, it felt like eternity to Austin.

"Yes! I will, marry you, Austin Ames!" She answered as the firework show began. The crowd erupted. Austin took the ring from the case and placed it on her finger. As he raise from the ground the song "When You Wish Upon A Star", began playing across the stadium as the fires exploded in the air. Sam couldn't take her eyes off the ring on her finger, but took a moment to look at the man who gave it to her. "So, this is what you've been up to, huh?" She asked while wiping the tears from her eyes. Austin chuckled.

"I guess, you can say that," he said. "I love you, Sam."

"I love you too, Austin." Austin pulled her in once again and gave her a kiss in front of a sold out crowd under the fireworks. The crowd continued to cheer them on as the fireworks in the sky and in the bleachers carried on.