Yeah, I know it's been awhile...I kind of lost my muse. But I wrote this and I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: Mistakes are mine anything else not mine.

Rick, Esposito and Ryan were sitting and playing Halo when Kate opened the front door and walked through followed by Alexis, Jenny and Lanie.

"Have you guys even done anything today?" Kate asked once she placed the few bags she was carrying down near the door.

"Huh? Yeah of course." Rick said after a few seconds.

Ryan then threw his hands up in the air. "Oh come on! That was cheating."

"Hey not my fault I know all the good spots to hide." Rick said smirking.

Ryan glanced to the door and then smiled. "Oh hey, you girls have fun?"

Jenny smiled back. "Well this one-" She said pointing to Kate. "-Kind of takes the fun out of shopping."

Kate rolled her eyes. "No I do not, but when you drag me into every possible shop it gets old."

Esposito then gave out a load groan. "Seriously dude! Would it kill you to let us win just once?"

Rick just shrugged. "Sorry Espo, you should just practice a little more." He placed his controller on the side of the couch and stood up. He made his way over to Alexis and placed a kiss on her forehead before turning towards Kate. "So, have fun?" He asked after giving her a gentle kiss.

"When I wasn't being dragged around."

He let out a little chuckle. "Well while you were shopping, I am glad to announce that you are now officially moved in."

"Well now that you have finished too I think you can call dinner in while I go and put these away." She picked up her bags and walked towards their bedroom followed by Alexis.

Jenny and Lanie went to sit next to Ryan and Esposito who had started another game without Rick so they both had an equal chance of winning.

"What do you guys want to eat?" Rick asked as he picked up the house phone.

Ryan and Esposito shrugged while Lanie and Jenny just said "Surprise us." Rick shrugged and looked through the menus in the draw.

Kate walked back into the living room. "Can I get you a drink while these two battle it out?" She asked looking towards Lanie and Jenny.

"Sure. Water will be fine."

She nodded and walked into the kitchen just as Rick finished on the phone. "So what's for dinner?"

"I ordered pizza. They said it should be here in about an hour maybe less."

She nodded her approval.

"So get anything nice?" He asked waggling his eyebrows.

She rolled her eyes. "Nothing for you."

"Oh." He put on a little pout and made his way towards her. She laughed as she finished getting everyone's drink and then made her way into the living room.

They all sat around eating pizza and telling each other about their day. Rick looked around and smiled to himself. This was his family, in a weird sort of dysfunctional way it worked. Over the few years they had known each other they had accepted him into their way of living and made him feel like one of their own.

"Rick?" Kate asked looking at him.

"Sorry, what?"

"You okay? You sort of zoned out for a moment there."

"Yeah I'm fine." He gave her a small smile.

He stood up and picked up the empty pizza boxes walking into the kitchen and depositing them into the recycling bin. He stood and watched as Ryan and Esposito was showing Alexis the basics of playing Halo. They claimed she was having beginners luck as she kept shooting them. Kate, Jenny and Lanie were having a discussion.

He reached into his pocket and felt the small box that he kept in there, he realized that he couldn't wait for the perfect moment. His mind then went back to the small conversation they had when Ryan was proposing to Jenny. If Kate wanted it simple then he didn't think it could get more simple than this, surrounded by his family and friends. He noticed Kate glance over in his direction and smiled towards her.

He stood for another moment before walking towards where they were all sitting, he stood in front of Kate waiting for them to stop. She looked at him and tilted her head to the side as if trying to work out what he was doing. Before she could say anything he stopped her.

"Don't say anything Kate, I need to get something out of the way first." He waited until his heartbeat slowed down a little but deciding that it wouldn't he pushed it to the back of his mind. He took a breath before reaching into his pocket and dropping to one knee.

Everything suddenly went silent and Kate let out a small gasp, her hands went to her mouth and she sat gazing at him. She felt herself forget to breath for a minute all the while keeping her eyes on him. Ryan and Esposito had paused the game and everyone was watching them closely.

"You'd think I'd be good at this seeing as I've done it twice already." He said trying to make a small joke. "You said you wanted it to be simple and that all a girl wanted was for a simple proposal. So Kate, if you let me I want to be your one and done." He opened the box and watched her gaze drop to the ring before returning to him. "Marry me Kate?"

She opened her mouth but no sound came out, he breathing was becoming a little quicker the more she stared at him.

"Girl if you don't answer him I will." Lanie said as she leaned towards Kate.

Kate got herself under control a bit before she slowly nodded her head with tears forming in her eyes. Well at least he listened to me. She thought to herself.

"Say it Kate."

"Yes." She whispered surprised at her own voice. Before he mind could register what she was doing she threw her arms around him and he caught himself before they both fell to the floor. "Yes!" She said a little louder and letting out a small laugh.

Lanie and Jenny sat watching them letting out a small "Aww." At them both.

When they both returned to their sitting positions Rick took the ring out of the box and put it on Kate's finger.

"I'm so happy for you girl." Lanie said trying to hold in the squeal that was threatening to escape.

Alexis stood up and walked towards her dad before giving him a hug. He returned with as much force and released her and looking at her clearly.

"I just want you to know that you're still going to be my little girl no matter what." He said to her.

"I know dad. Just try not to screw this one up, okay?" She smiled. "I actually like Kate."

He laughed at her before bringing her back in for a hug. "Me too honey. Me too."