-Hanna's POV-

"So what are we shopping today?" I was at the mall with no other than Mona Vanderwaal.

"We're looking for a ring." I said scanning through the jewelry section

"Are you proposing?" She blurted bubbly

"No. She gave me this promise ring months ago and it took me too long to give her one too" I said showing her my promise ring from Emily

"Why don't we look for something that looks just like that and have your name engraved on it and her name on yours just like legit promise rings" she suggested. I think over it for a second

"How come I didn't think of that? That's great Mona!" I'm glad I chose her to shop with me

"I know! I'm the best shopping buddy" she said proudly

"You're the best buddy to be exact. Seriously thank you so much Mona. You were my only friend when the girls and I had a fall out years ago. From losers to It Girls"

"Who else would Nerdy Mona be friends with but Hefty Hanna. But I'm really sorry about the A thing though. I was such a psycho back then. I'm glad you girls have forgiven me." The girls, Mona and I decided to put the past behind us. Ali apologized for how she treated Mona and the latter said her apologies for being part of the A team. She's basically part of our circle now. I broke away from my thoughts when Mona pulled me and pointed out a ring that was exactly like what Emily had given me.

I picked up our rings I bought yesterday and drove to Emily's. I know she wasn't home because I asked Ali to take Em with her for a while. Ali's mom is better now but due to the trauma on her head she conveniently had selective amnesia. She doesn't remember burying Ali or who tried to kill her. The doctor said her brain's suppressing all memories which could tense up her system. Ali's staying with Noel but visits her mom from time to time. I knocked on the Fields' door. Pam opened up and welcomed me in.

"Can I get you something? Juice or tea?" Pam offered

"Thanks but I'm good. I came here because I want to talk to you Mrs. Fields" I could feel my body shaking with all nervousness

"So what do want to talk about sweetie?" she smiled gently at me. She had been so accepting of me and Emily. She loves you than all of Emily's ex girlfriends. You can do it.

"Oh…Well…Where do I start" get your words straight Marin! I paused and breathe deeply before talking again. "I love your daughter and I intend to be in her life for a long time like forever. We're few months away from graduation and…"

"Are you proposing to her?" her question cut me off

"No!" I said almost immediately "I mean…kind of…well I'm giving her this. It's a promise ring with our names on it" I showed her the rings that were on a black velvet box.

"It looks beautiful Hanna." She admired the ring

"Mrs. Fields I would like to ask for your consent of me promising to marry your daughter one day." I said

"Only if you call me Pam" I nodded and hugged her tight. She has told me so many times to call her Pam but I have a memory of that of a gold fish's.

"Thanks Mrs…Pam. thank you so much." I said not letting go of the hug.

"I considered you girls as my daughters since you became Emily's friends. I know I didn't have a good reaction when she first came out but I came around eventually. I want my daughter to be happy. You bring out the best in her Hanna. Having you as my daughter for real would be great. You can even start calling me mom" we laughed at her last sentence

"Thanks again Mom." I said and we both laughed again.

"You still have to ask one more person soldier" she picked up her phone "her dad" now my nerves were trembling again.

-Emily's POV-

Ali and I went to shop for Ely's clothes. Noel insisted to tag along but Ali told him she wants some girl time.

"Now I regret not bringing Noel along." She said struggling with all the shopping bags. I carried Ely and had some shopping bags with me too. We placed all that we brought inside the car and strapped Ely on the baby seat. She drove me home.

"Why don't you come in first?" I offered

"I thought you were meeting Hanna?" she asked

"Not in the next couple of hours. Come on. I'm sure my mom would love to have Ely around"

We went inside. We talked for quite some time and I went up to change for my date with Hanna. I left my mom and Alison on the living room. They seem to enjoy talking about kids. I never thought they could get that comfortable talking. When I went down my mom was carrying Ely.

"Where's Ali?" I asked her

"She went to get takeouts. She wanted to stay for dinner and continue talking about some baby stuffs. She wanted to keep me company while you're out since Noel wouldn't be home til 10 too." She said to me but her attention with Ely.

The sight of my mom carrying a baby warms my heart. I imagined how she used to carry me that way when I was young and how she would carry her grandchildren too. Wait what?! Hanna and I haven't talked about that yet but I know she would love the idea and my mom would love to have kids around too. I heard the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it" I opened the door to see Hanna looking so stunning

"Did the goddess of beauty have to go down on earth just to have a date with me?" she said with all smiles

"You look good too Hannakins." I gave her a kiss and we both hear a cough from my mom.

"There's a kid inside the living room girls. Hello Hanna" she said smiling at her which I could have mistaken that they were hiding something from me

"Hey mom!" I find it weird that Hanna calls my mom as mom but it sounded just right. I wonder when she started calling her mom but I didn't ask.

"We're going. Tell Ali I said bye." I walked to my mom and Ely and give them both a kiss in the cheeks.