The day after…

Ezra left Wesley's house and went straight home. He went straight for the whiskey and drank the whole night away. Luckily his girlfriend wasn't home, she away on a business trip. Ezra couldn't stop thinking of how beautiful Aria looked that day. "How could I hurt her like that? Why did I even leave her in the first place? Why did I have to be an idiot and reject her and my daughter?" Ezra cursed himself for being stupid. After 10 shots of whiskey Ezra fell asleep and waking up to hangover.

Rolling over in bed he retrieved his phone, missed calls 3 of them all from Madison his girlfriend.

Ezra called her back and after three rings she picked up.

"Hey, you called?" as if he didn't know.

"Yeah, I was wondering what you were doing? Isn't it like 1 in the afternoon over there?" She asked

"It is, I just woke up." Ezra replied, she knew all too well something wasn't right. He never woke up this late.

"You okay?" she asked

"Everything's fine, just didn't sleep till late." He explained to her.

"Well, I called to see what you were up to and to tell you I missed you."

"I miss you too. Was all he said to her, he didn't want her to know that he had been drinking all night and having to explain why he had been drinking. "

"Okay, well I'll see you in 4 days." She told him

"I'll see you then." He said then hung up

Months had passed and Aria had been avoiding Ezra, he had been trying to get a hold her any way he could. Calling her, leaving messages, texting her and even calling Wes and Alex.

No response what so ever. Tonight everyone was heading to Noel's Bar and Grille. Toby was planning to purpose to Spencer with the help of her best friends because who knows her best. And Hanna would kill him if she weren't a part of his plan.

Aria helped pick out the ring, Hanna planned the party and Emily made sure to invite everyone and to get enough food for the party.

Aria was getting dressed for the party when suddenly she heard a knock on her door.

"Who is it?" she called out

No answer

(KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!)

She called out once again no answer; this time she moved the curtain to see who it was. EZRA.

There stood Ezra with a bouquet of flowers.

Aria opened the door and loudly spoke to him.

"WHAT?"

He stood silent, a little shocked she raised her voice like she did.

"I'm sorry, I acted like an idiot. I know you probably wont forgive me but I just needed you to know that I am truly and absolutely sorry for the acted and said to you. I want to be a part of my daughter's life. I cant what I did but I change how I act now." He apologized while handing her the flowers of carnation.

Aria looked at him and wasn't really sure if she should forgive him. She knew she wanted to for her daughter but a part of her telling her not to give in so easily.

"Look, I really hate the way you talked to me. But I am also sorry for not trying harder to tell you about Sophia. All we can do is move on from this. I am still mad at you but Sophia needs a father, and she comes first."

Ezra was glad she didn't slam the door in his face.

"I'm not saying you and me could be friends again but we can parents to our daughter and that's all I'm giving you right now." She told him

Ezra was a little disappointed he was hoping they could at least try and be friends.

"I'll take it." He told her.

"So can I meet her?" He asked

"No, she's not here right now." She told him

"Where is she? When can I meet her?" He asked

"She is with Wes and Alex, I'm meeting with them in 30 minutes." She replied

"Can I come?" Ezra was really hoping to meet Sophia well officially meet her again properly

"I don't know? Toby is going to propose to Spencer tonight and it's a surprise party." She hesitated telling him. Ezra felt a little hurt that she didn't invite him but he knew well enough they weren't friends so they going to be like this way.

Ezra thanked Aria for letting him apologize and walked back to his car. Right before leaving his driveway he pulled out his cellphone and scrolled down to number he was sure would let him go to the party.

"Hey, I heard tonight your having a party, and I was hoping you wouldn't mind if I stopped by.

"Um. I really don't know how Aria would feel about this." She said

"Please Em, I want to meet my daughter." He begged

Emily was a softy and she always did the right thing, he knew she would give in.

"Please?" he begged again

"Fine, you can be my plus one. But don't make me regret it." She said

"Thanks, I'll pick you up in 40 minutes.

Ezra drove home and in need of shower. He wanted to look good not just for his daughter but to also for Aria.

Aria arrived at the grille with Wesley, Alex and Sophia. They decided to carpool so there would be enough parking for everyone.

The grille was getting its finishing touches by Hanna and Caleb, poor Caleb had no choice but to help luckily he got to free drinks from Noel.

It was 4 in the evening and everyone was sure to arrive soon. Spencer was suppose to show up at 7 thinking she was there just to hang out and a family dinner with her friends.

At 6 Emily walked in with Ezra at her side. Hanna spotted them and nudged Aria to look.

"What is he doing here?" Hanna asked

"Beats me, he came over to my house earlier to see Sophia but she wasn't home and I told him I was going to party. I guess he got Emily to bring him." Aria said

"Hey, sorry we're a little late." Emily said giving Aria an apologetic look

"No problem Em." Hanna said looking at Aria then at Ezra

Ezra helloed everyone then made his way to the bar.

"Noel?" He said

"Mr. Fitz." He replied back with an attitude

"You can call me Ezra, you're not my student anymore."

"Mr. Fitz is fine, now what can I get you?" He said

Ezra didn't bother to argue back. He just replied with, "Whiskey."

"So how did you become friends with everyone. Last time I knew Aria hated you." Ezra asked

"Funny, last time I heard you left Aria crying twice." Noel shot back handing him his drink

Ezra didn't know what to say.

Noel felt a little rude for his outburst. Wiping the counter and apologized to Ezra.

"I saw her crying in the park the day you left her, she told me everything at that she was pregnant and she didn't have a chance to tell you. She said she tried calling you but either never answered or changed your number. Then we became close friends. I was the only one who knew about her pregnancy besides her family and we left to New York then this year we came back and now everyone knows about Sophia. We're best friends, so if you hurt her again I will kill you." Noel said being the protective big brother figure he was

Ezra sunk in the words Noel told him. He didn't know how bad of a person he was until Noel explained it to him. Ezra asked for another shot.

Sitting at the bar staring at Aria playing with Sophie. He knew he needed fix the mess he made. Taking a swig of his drink back he walked up to Aria and Sophia.

Ezra looked at Aria for a sign if it was okay to meet his daughter. She nodded and Ezra crouched down to Sophia's level.

"Hi Sophie, I'm Ezra, your dad." Ezra didn't really know how to introduce himself to his daughter. He never really thought he would have to introduce himself. Sophia hid behind Aria's leg peeking her head out.

Shyly though, She said "hello." Aria then picked Sophia up and told her it was okay.

Sophia then introduced herself as she did with her uncle Wes, "Hi I'm Sophia Marie Fitz. But everyone calls me princess." She loved being called princess even though she was called Sophie or Soph more than princess.

That caused Ezra to giggle at her modesty.

It was around 830 and Toby was now preparing to propose to Spencer after eating dinner of course. Toby got on one knee behind Spencer who was talking to Emily and asked her to turn around.

"Spencer you're my best friend, you believed in me even when no one else did. You taught me I could do better and showed me a better part of me. I wouldn't be the man I am today if it want for you. I want to be with you for the rest of my life, to grow gray and old, to having beautiful children and grad children and to have you by my side no matter what. You are my better half and I couldn't ask for anyone else better. Accept my proposal and make me the happiest man alive." He finished his speech and hung his head down with his eyes closed fear of rejection.

Spencer lifted his up so he was facing her. "You had me when you got on one knee."

Toby got up and kissed her passionately. Everyone cheered toasting to champagne.

Aria, Hanna and Emily envied Spencer and Toby. They all hoped they would be as lucky as Spencer and Toby were.