'We discussed the flat we were going to rent.'
With the youngsters crowded around them, Bernie and Serena switched off the TV and listened.
'Well, we thought that Bernie could move in here with you' said Elinor hesitantly. 'And we'd take her flat to live in.'
'So the rent can be transferred to us, we can live near enough to each other and we've got housing sorted. And you can be together.'
'And everything will be fine' stated Jason happily.
Well this was a reward they hadn't foreseen. Bernie and Serena looked at each other in surprise and glee. Oh this was the best proposal they'd heard all year.
'I am not going to say no to that!' Exclaimed Serena.
'Can we get a dog?' Was Jason's query.
Bernie responded by joyfully hugging everyone in sight and giddily collapsing into Serena. Their relationship was finally official and they couldn't wait to take the next step. They'd never imagined a happily ever after to be within reach. But finally, it was all theirs.