"You are the slowest person ever to get ready!" David yelled from the living room. He was waiting impatiently by the sliding glass door where the breeze was slightly blowing and the sun was just started to lower.

"I'm sorry!" Olivia yelled back, "I just have to make sure I look perfect!"

"You always look perfect."

Olivia smiled into the bathroom ear while she clipped her earring through her ear and made sure the back was on it. She was excited to spend the evening with David over a nice candle lit dinner. She thought it was the perfect way to end her birthday. She had picked out an elegant purple dress that came down to her ankles and when the wind blew the dress moved with the breeze. She had on black sandles that exposed her pink toenails and never before had she painted them. Her hair was relaxed just a little below her shoulders and her make-up was done up to perfection.

"About time," David teased when Olivia finally made her way into the living room with her coat on and her purse strapped over her shoulder.

"I'm starving," she said making sure she grabbed her tube of lip gloss of the counter, "Let's go."

The breeze outside was causing the leaves on the nearby trees to rustle and the waves of the water were crashing against the sand causing the slight roaring sound in the background. The sun was resting along the horizon and David and Olivia's hands were clasped together as they walked down the sidewalk.

"So where is this fancy dinner at?" Olivia asked.

"You'll see," David answered with a mischievous smile spread across his face.

They walked down the sidewalk passing by the small crowds of people who were enjoying the nice summer weather.

"I wonder if the precinct is still in one piece," Olivia chuckled, "They don't know what to do without me."

"Why are you thinking about the precinct?" David asked. He would never understand why Olivia was so into her job at all times.

"It's been a part of me for a long time," she answered, "It's kind of hard not to think about it."

"It's your birthday," he said giving her hand a gentle squeeze, "We are going out to celebrate. Try not to think about that gruesome place."

Olivia sighed. They had been on vacation for a while now and she was starting to miss New York. Sure, she was having fun with David and she enjoyed the things that Louisiana had to offer but, she missed her friends and the all too familiar routine at the precinct.

"Where are you taking me anyway?"

David smiled, "Here." They both stopped where they were standing and Olivia looked confused. There wasn't even a building around and the only think in front of them was more sand. She had seen a lot of that in the past few days.

"Here where?"

David let go of Olivia's handed and pointed to the red and white checkered blanket that was spread out across the golden sand in the distance. Now the sun was already hidden and the sky was a light shade of blue. Olivia could make out the blanket from where she was standing along with a basket and what looked like two wine glasses.

"Did you do this?"

He nodded, "I've been planning it for a long time. I wanted it to be a surprise and getting by with surprising you is hard to do."

David walked toward the blanket with Olivia still standing in the same place. She was stunned and her heart was full of joy. When she was younger she used to plan these things out in her head before she would fall asleep at night. She would plan the perfect date and it always consisted of having a picnic on the beach. She looked ahead at David who was motioning for her to come on. She couldn't help but smile at how much her life had changed since she met David. She felt herself letting go of some things. She felt like she was finally moving forward in life and for once, she wasn't scared of where she was going. She was completely happy with it.

"Are you coming or what?"

"I'm coming!" Olivia chuckled, "Don't get your panties in a knot."

The two of them sat down together on the blanket and David began passing out the sandwiches he had made earlier that evening. He took out the bottle of red wine and poured a little in each glass.

"Happy birthday," he toasted.

"Thank you."

They had long since finished their small dinners and the night air was turning cool. The stars were all twinkling in the sky and Olivia stifled a yawn.

"Come here," David said laying on his back on the blanket.

Olivia lay down next to him and rested her head on his chest. They were both looking up into the sky and wondering how they had gotten this far in their relationship.

"I love you," Olivia blurted out, "Today was the best birthday I have ever had."

"I love you too, Olivia," he said pulling her closer to him, "I love you so much." He pulled away from her just for a second allowing him the space to give her a very passionate kiss. "How's that for a birthday present?"

She smiled, "It's pretty awesome."

"Like me," he teased.

"Just like you!"

The sea gulls were making their screeches somewhere off in the distance and the sound of the crashing waves flooded in their ears. "It's getting chilly out here," Olivia said, "We should head back."

"Wait," David said grabbing her hand to stop her, "There's one more present."

"What is it?"

He reached into the picnic basket and pulled out a small black velvet box. He took a deep breath before walking over to her and kneeling down on one knee. Olivia was in complete shock. Her eyes grew wide and her heart was beating super fast. She couldn't form words so she just covered her mouth with her hand.

"I love you Liv," he began, "Ever since I first laid eyes on you. I haven't been able to get you out of my head. Your smile and those eyes, those gorgeous eyes, I want to wake up and see them every day. I want to hear your laugh and taste the sweetness from your kisses. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

"David…" she managed to mumble.

"Will you marry me?"