Me: Today's winner is cloudgirl9
cloudgirl9: Hi
Me: What will we be doing to Jonah today?
cloudgirl9: While he's sleeping we shall put a chip on the back of his neck which will electrocute him whenever….well whenever we want to really.
Me: Sounds awesome. Let's do it. *Walks to where Jonah is asleep on the bed*
cloudgirl9: *Attaches chip and hits button to activate*
Jonah: Electrocuted* AHAHAHAH, what the hell did you do that for?
cloudgirl9: because we don't like you *Electrocutes Jonah*
Jonah: AAAH, Crazy freaks.
cloudgirl9: Can I do it again?
Me: You can do it twice.
cloudgirl9: *hits button twice* THAT'LL TEACH YOU TO MESS WITH OTHER PEOPLE'S LOVE LIVES!!!!
ME: *Over cloudgirl9 and her loud rant* Poor Jonah…NOT. Cloudgirl9 thanks for playing. Would you please do the disclaimer?
cloudgirl9: *hits button again* I'd love too. *Jonah Screams* TimeWitch does not own Bones DUH!
Chapter 30
A Question of the Heart
Those words, for some reason, pierced me. It sounded bad. "The real reason for this meal, which was supposed to be a romantic dinner," I replayed that a couple of times before Zack continued. Was this something bad? It never sounded like something bad. He made me stand up and he pulled out the red box. I breathed a sigh of relief. So this was only about the earrings. But then the unthinkable happened. My eyes grew wide from shock. He bent down on his left knee and lifted the box, I had thought held earrings.
"Althy I am not very good at the romantic stuff and showing my feelings, but after calculating how long we've known each other I felt this was the most sensible choice. I do love you Althea. You are the only woman that made me think of this. I'm glad that it was you even thought it took us almost a decade to get to this point." I had to suppress a little laugh. He finally opened the box. Inside was the most beautiful engagement ring I had ever seen. It was silver with three, small, silver-I guessed diamond- stones on either side in a triangular form surrounding a larger diamond. "Althea Liliya Calloway-I read that using the full name was more effective- will you marry me?"
It was at that moment that I did something that I thought was down right near impossible when it came to me. A small tear trickled down my cheek, "Have I made you sad in some way? That most definitely was not my intention." He stood up.
"Zach…I" I mentally slapped my forehead. How could I be so clueless? The secret email between Zach and James, Peter talking about my wedding, Professor Harrison asking for an invite, everyone acting weird. It was all because Zach was going to propose. "Yes."
"What?"
"Yes, yes, yes, yes, YES!" I flung my arms around him and kissed him hard on the lips. "You are the sweetest most amazing person I know. So Yes, I'll marry you."
"I'm glad; otherwise things would have become most awkward between us." I kissed him again and we sat down on the couch. He placed the ring on my hand and I couldn't help but stare at it as I leaned on Zach.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, he stood up and glanced down at the platform where the other stood looking up towards him. "She said yes." That was enough. Everyone quickly rushed up to the top platform to congratulate us and check out my ring.
"So how does it feel to be engaged?" asked Cam.
"It feels great. I just feel really stupid because I never put two and two together. The signs were all there."
The biohazard guy came up. He was still wearing the suit, but looked particularly happy.
"Who's first?" he asked.
"Cam and Booth and Parker went first along with Angela and Jack. Zack's parents were first.
Holly and Frank stood on the other side of the glass with an ear piece each in one ear.
"Oh you poor dears." commented Holly "Are they feeding you?"
"Yeah, their feeding us." said Zack. "We're ok. In fact we wish to tell you some pleasant news." he paused and waited for them to be ready. They nodded and he continued. "Althy and I are getting married." Holly, I swear to this, almost fainted. Instead she literally jumped for joy.
"Now you'll really be part of the family." she said sobbing a little "I'm so happy for you."
"Have you set a date yet?" asked Frank
"Dad, I just proposed and you are already asking for a date…we'll let you know." We talked for a few minutes, until it was time for my parents. This was going to be a lot of fun. Zach grabbed my hand and held it tight as my entire family, excluding James and Saph, entered. Mom, Dad, and Peter were the only ones with the ear sets.
"Hi guys." I said pleasantly. Dad did not look happy. He rarely did these days. Peter seemed nervous; Andy and Adam looked bummed, probably because they did not get the ear pieces and Mom…to be determined.
After a first full of hello's a question arose from my mother.
"You seem really happy dear, is there a reason behind it?"
"Actually there is." I replied. Zack squeezed my hand slightly. "Zack…my sweet Zack…proposed and I said yes." Peter looked relieved and after telling Andy and Adam the news the twins jumped up in triumph. Mom looked really happy…Dad…on the other hand.
"I'm so happy for you." said Mom. "Be sure to set a date really soon."
"We will Mrs. Calloway." said Zack.
"Call me Delia." she winked at us. Then all eyes turned to Dad.
"Can I have a moment with my daughter?" he asked "Alone?"
"Sure Dad." I said and turned to Zack.
"I'll be on the platform if you need me." I nodded and he walked up onto the platform.
"Well…I guess we'll video chat later." said Peter. "Later Alths," Mom said goodbye and Andy and Adam waved. They left and I looked down at crippled father.
"Dad don't you dare start. I love Zack and that should be enough for you." I said and waited for an answer.
"I know." he said and I had to stagger backwards a little from shock. I blinked a couple of times to make sure this wasn't a hallucination.
"You do?"
"I do and I'm sorry to you and to Zack. I can see you really love him and it's not as if I can change your mind. If your happy than that's good enough for me. I can try to be open minded."
"Wow…Dad…I….I….I'm shocked. That's a fact. Thank you. I know this is hard for you. Thank you Daddy." he smiled and I smiled. "So does this mean that I will never see Jonah again?"
"I promise you that after what I have seen from you and Zack that Jonah's services will no longer be required."
"Thank you Daddy. I love you."
"I love you too honey. Be sure to let us know the date." I nodded my head and watched as he used the joystick on his armrest to turn himself around and roll away.
I then turned to Zack who was standing on the platform. He was worried that much was clear.
"What happened?" he asked starring at my grinning smile.
"I'm afraid you will have to sit down for this one." he agreed and sat down on the steps of the platform. I sat down next to him and told him about the conversation I had with my dad.
"Althy are you attempting to trick me?"
"Wouldn't dream of it," I told him "It's all true."
"You were correct in asking me to sit. This news is very shocking." I kissed his cheek. He was so sweet. "I believe it is important to set a date."
"That's a tough one. I think something in spring would be really nice."
"Spring it is…but when. We must have an exact date."
"April second." I said quickly not thinking.
"Why?"
"I like the date. It sounds nice."
"Althy may I ask a question that may anger you a little?"
"I suppose."
"Did someone else propose to you…before…?"
"There was this guy in College after you graduated…but don't worry about it. I did say no."
"Why?"
"Because I was in love with you and not him, simple as that" I kissed him again.
Sorry it's shorter and I'm sorry it took me longer to update. I've started writing a book so all of my attention was moved to it. Never the less stay tuned this story is not over yet.
Merry Christmas to all.
Question: Who is the first person to suggest that Althy should apply at the Jeffersonian?
