Responding to a request by scubagirl for more about the necklace in Barbados. Also, I took a look at my husbands Terror Deck out of curiosity and the real Jack of Diamonds is Jahir Jalil Habbush al-Tikriti. Not arguing with the show or anything, its just something I wanted to know.

Auggie held his breath as the jeweler gently put the heart shaped charm in his hand. It had to be perfect. After trailing a sensitive fingertip across the textured front and back, he smiled. It was perfect. A perfect heart surrounded by little gems which he hoped were the amethysts that he had ordered. After purchasing a fine gold chain for it, the jeweler packed it in a flat jewelers box and then, as an added bonus, he gift wrapped it. The only thing going through Auggie's mind was that he hoped this went off without a hitch. That, and the fact that he was glad that he had squirreled away the majority of his Officers, hazardous duty, and hardship pay away in the bank. The necklace hadn't been cheap, but Annie was worth it and more.

Annie winced as she rolled her head back and forth on her neck. Joan had practically chained her to a desk after finding out that she had helped Auggie with his un-official "mission". Her only saving grace was that she had been ignorant as to the nature of it. So, in essence, Auggie had saved her butt by not reading her in. She made a mental note to thank him for that. As it was, she was lucky that he was still talking to her after the "Duct Tape'' episode. After Duct Taping him to a chair, Annie had tore into him, letting him know exactly how she felt. He in turn, pretty much did the same thing. Annie had been afraid at first that the incident had ruined their friendship, but it had only strengthened the bond between them.

The sound of an opening door and rhythmic sound. Auggie was nearby. Annie looked around, amazed to find that she was alone in the DPD. Well, aside from Auggie. She spun in her chair to look at him, and her curiosity was immediately piqued by the little blue bag in his hands, that made her little retail demon's heart stutter. Tiffany's! It was probably for a new girl, but still, she decided to play it cool.

"Let me guess, you decided to hit me up for another ride home, huh?" She asked. her eyes not leaving the bag.

He leaned against the door frame crossing his arms over his well built chest, momentarily distracting her. "Well, that and I wanted to give you something." Even though he couldn't see it, he just knew that her eyes were on the bag.

"A hard time?"

He uncrossed his arms, swinging the bag in a carefree manner. Annie followed it hungrily with her eyes. "Actually its a gift, little miss spoilsport."

Her heart leaped. "Oh, and what would that be?" she asked. Her voice might have been cool but she was watching the bag the way a hungry shark watches a baby seal.

He smiled slightly, allowing the pressure to build. Right before he was convinced tat Annie was about to explode, he handed her the bag. She snatched it from his hands so quickly, for a minute he was convinced his palm was on fire.

Annie devoured the bag with her eyes. She allowed herself to wonder about what it contained. Earrings? A watch? Maybe a ring? Her thoughts stalled at this. Auggie wasn't proposing was he? Would he actually do it this way? She shook her head. No, he would do something like sending around an officewide memo, or he would make sure to do it in front of Jai.

Auggie frowned. He hadn't heard her tear into the paper yet, so he knew she had not yet opened it. "What are you doing?"

"Just thinking about what it could be."

"The only way to find out is to open it and see."

Now she was sure it wasn't a ring, the only thing left to do was open it. She pulled the box carefully out of the bag. It was large and flat. A necklace box. With reckless abandon, she tore the paper off and opened it. This time her heart didn't stutter, it stopped.

It was a heart, about the size of a quarter, edged with amethysts. there was a series of tiny raised dots inside the heart that Annie knew were words spelled out in braille. She turned it over and found more words on the back. She looked up at Auggie with tears in her eyes. He shifted uncomfortably under the weight of her gaze.

"I hope you like it Annie. I had it custom made for you." He waited for a response, his heartbeat ticking down the seconds. He was taken aback when she threw her arms around his neck.

"No, you insane genius you! I hate the expensive- ass necklace from a world renowned jewelers that you had specially made for me!" Sarcasm dripped from her voice, but it was a happy sarcasm.

He wrapped his arms around her. She felt so good to him. Every other woman felt like a flash of intense heat, but Annie felt like warm sheets on a cold winter's day. She was perfect. "Do you want to know what it says?"

She pulled back, sniffling slightly. "Yes."

Auggie took her hand and touched her fingers to the front. "There are none so blind, as those who cannot see..." he turned it over to continue was was on the back, "The way I feel for you." He closed her hand around it and pressed a soft kiss to her hand. "Please wear it for me Annie, and always remember how I feel for you."

The world itself stopped at these words. "How do you feel about me, Auggie?"

This was it, the final countdown, the question he had been preparing himself for ever since the moment he came up with the quote. "I love you Annie. I have always loved you. Everyone we work with can see it." His lips twitched with barely concealed humor. "Hell, even a blind man could see. I guess what I'm getting at is, Annie Walker, would you do me the honor of being my girlfriend? From now until time is through?"

She pressed her lips to his. "Yes, Auggie Anderson. I will. From now until time is through."

Now its time for another contest! The first one to figure out the symbolism behind the necklace gets an Auggie plushie! This should be another easy one.