Author's Note:
I'm not one to put this in stories unless I find it to be an absolute necessity which for this chapter I do. I wish to give a shout out to a pretty spectacular co-worker that I has gotten me to be less guarded, more trusting, and take a few more risks in life. The two of us may have worked together for a short span of time but in all honesty I do treasure the memories that we have, and the more daring side of me that has been formed. This chapter is being written in honor of him, so once more thank you for a new friendship no matter how short lived or how long it may be you will hold a special place in my heart.
*At Six Flags*
(they arrived at the park a little bit after ten in the morning. The couple paid to get in the park, then instantly headed to the Raging Bull. They were in line waiting)
"So, thanks for doing this today baby. It means more than you know. What about your job though honey? You have had the past what three and half days off now?"-Rory
"I am part owner so I can take whatever days I wish off, and also if Logan had needed me to stay he would have said something. Please do not put one more ounce of worry into it, or anything else for the rest of the day for that matter alright?"-Finn
"Fair enough logic there. However, I'll try not to, but you know me."-Rory
"That I do my dear that I do. Now let's go."-Finn
(they spend the next three hours alternating between riding different rides, eating, and stopping for some shopping as well. The two of them just entered her favorite gift shop, laughing, smiling, and that was when Finn knew that it was time to pop the question to the love of his life. He said that it was okay if she wanted to go ahead and shop he just needed to make a quick call outside of the store. She told him where she could be found, and he went to make the "phone call".)
"Is now the time?"-Logan
"I think so, she seems so content in this moment and I wish to enhance that feeling for her. So are the two of the you set up to take the pictures?"-Finn
"Of course, I figured that we could do a few candid shots, then capture a few more after you actually ask her the question. What do you think?"-Steve
"Think it sounds good. Alright, here goes nothing."-Finn
"One more thing, though, well make it two once Steve is done adding his two cents in. But, you really are doing the best thing for both of you right now. We know that the road the two of you have decided to walk down hasn't been the easiest over the past few years, but at the end of the day one thing still holds true and that is the love the two of you share. Keep that up and the two of you can get through hell and back."-Logan
"Damn, Logan way to take every word out of my mouth. (the three men laugh) I agree with what he said. However, I do have one thing to add believe it or not. Even though you are putting a ring on it, keep in mind that you are also going to treatment soon. Don't screw this up Finn or you will have me to answer to. And for once I am not screwing with you either."-Steve
"I know, and I won't. See you two shortly"-Finn
(the guys finish getting set up for the candid photos that were about to be taken for this life changing event)
*Back inside the Store*
(Finn quickly found his soon to be fiance looking at some cute sweat pants.)
"You find anything you want yet honey?"-Finn
(she jumps a little bit for she had not heard him walk up behind her, he really did have a knack for walking rather quietly)
"Not just yet. I'm sorry this is taking so long."-Rory
"Hey don't worry about it."-Finn
(she noticed that he looked a little nervous about something so she stopped her shopping to check in on him)
"You okay?"-Rory
"Actually no, I need to talk to you about something."-Finn (he gets down on one knee)
(Rory just looks at him in shock) "Finn, what are you doing?"-Rory
"Rory Gilmore, you have been my rock for the past four years. The one to pick up the pieces after fights with the parents. My girlfriend who more than understood when I wanted to change my major and no one else around seemed to understand why. At the risk of sound redundant you stuck by me when I went for my third round of treatment when any other girl would have bailed. Rory, we have been through hell and back again together. Through that fateful night, my drinking problem, through friends not liking us together. I couldn't have asked for a more understanding, loving, patient, kind, and giving girlfriend than you. What I'm trying to say is, will you marry me?"-Finn
(by the time he finished with his speech there were happy tears running down her face, before she knew what she was doing she was kissing him passionately)
"Is that a yes, then?"-Finn
(she leaned back from their hug, with tears still in her eyes) "Yes, of course it's a yes!"-Rory
(the small crowd that had formed around them clapped for the newly engaged couple. She was still speechless by the simplicity yet elegance of his proposal)
"So, I'm assuming that this means she said yes?"-Logan
(the photographers had captured the candid moments, before, during and were about to take a few of the after photos, but at the moment the two of them just wanted to enjoy the moment with their friends)
(she squealed at seeing her two other rather close friends there) "Omygosh, Logan, Steve! What are you doing here?"-Rory
(she finished hugging Logan but was holding off on hugging Steve for just a few more moments) "Well someone had to take the photos right? (the foursome laughed at that comment) No seriously though we are also here to enjoy the rest of this evening with the two of you if that is alright?"-Logan
"Of course it is. I would love that very much."-Rory
(she then ran up to Steve to give him a pretty big hug because she knew by instinct that he had a majority to do with what had happened this evening. Then she went back to her now fiance)
"Thank you for doing this, honey. Although that word hardly seems to do it justice. For how you did was better than I ever could have imagined."-Rory (she kissed him again)
(he kissed her back with as much love he could muster while being in such a public area) "You deserve it and so much more. If I could give you the world I would, love."-Finn
"The feeling is more than mutual. Now why don't we head out and ride some more coasters. That way the other two companions won't be bored out of their mind with our romantic moments."-Rory
"Alright sounds like a good plan to me."-Finn
(the foursome headed out of the shop after making a few purchases and headed to the Haunted House. They all had a much needed as well as deserved fun evening.)
Author's Note: Sorry to end the chapter with one as well but while doing some editing I noticed that I never described the ring that he got for her, but here is the link for it: Engagement-Rings/Sapphire/Sapphire-and-Round-Diamond-Setting/WhiteGold/1109