AN: If you haven't heard this song, just go and listen to it. I can't get enough of it.

"She woke from a dream
Her head was on fire
Why was he so nervous?
He took her to the park
She crossed her arms
And lowered her eyelids…

Someday, somebody's gonna ask you
A question that you should say "yes" to
Once in your life
Baby, tonight I've got a question for you."

- Question, Old 97s

It had been another busy night at the Resort and Lucy Karate was exhausted, but in an entirely good way. It was how she knew she was doing what she was supposed to be. Her decision to continue working in a club had caused a variety of arguments and threats from her parents, but she had held firm. Rather than intern or travel, she had spent all her time listening to new bands, spending time in various studios, and talking to musicians. Her discipline and expertise had been noticed and less than a week ago, she had been shocked to receive the offer of a lifetime. Not as part of a band, but as A&R representative for a major label. Of course, if she accepted, it was going to require a big move on her part…

Starting out, there were only two cities where she could work out of, Los Angeles and New York. Both seemed so far from her life here in the bar. And miles away from a certain boyfriend. Spence had been part of her life, off and on, for the better part of seven years. Even when she didn't know it was him she was talking to, he had been there for her. And now…could she make a decision to leave him? To purposely choose a path that would take her away?

"Something on your mind, sweets?" asked Pete, one of the bartenders.

"No."

"That was some night, huh?"

She nodded. Graduation weekend in a college town brought in families and seniors ready to celebrate. Even used to working regularly until 3AM, she was still tired.

"Where's Prince Charming?"

She smiled and answered, "I texted him awhile ago. I'm sure he'll be here soon."

Spence, gentleman that he was, never wanted her to walk to her car or drive alone, so he would usually come and pick her up from work.

"You were talking about me?" The percussionist walked up and wrapped an arm around Lucy, kissed her gently above her ear, and then pushed her away, "You smell."

"Thanks."

"You done here?"

Pete waved his hands and said with a wink, "You kids get out. I'll finish up here."

Even though it was a warm night, Lucy still shivered a bit as she walked outside into the cool pre dawn air. She looked around for Spence's familiar Jeep and didn't see it anywhere.

"Where did you park?"

"Up near the fountain."

An art student some years ago had created a conglomeration of light and sculpture about a block away from the restaurant. They walked in silence, holding hands, and Lucy contemplated how to tell Spence that she really wanted to take the opportunity to move West… That the following morning she was going to accept the offer… That she was desperate for him to come with her… That she didn't know how to ask him to give up everything he had here…

"Lucy?"

"Yes?"

And then he did something most unexpected. In the silence of early morning, in the middle of town, Spence got down on one knee in front of her, never letting go of her hand. He said, "Lucy Karate, we've known each other a long time. Basically, I can't imagine my life without you in it. Will you marry me?"

Stunned, she looked down at Spence's handsome face and said, "What?"

"Look, if you go to L.A. or New York, I want to go. I don't care where we go, as long as we go there together."

"But, wait, how did you know?"

"You don't think I'm friends with your boys at the bar, even after all this time? You think I don't know how much you like to talk?" He squeezed her hand, "Especially after the nightly tradition of Jaegermeister?"

Her mind reeling, she answered, "I can't ask you… What about your life here? Your Line? Your students?"

"There will be other bands and students. There is only Lucy Karate. What do you say?"

She wiped her eyes, surprised to find moisture had collected, and said simply, "Yes."

AN: Aww…. It was time for this.