"So, how's my little sister?" Michael asked, striding into Sonny's living room with a smile.
Sonny and Carly looked up from where they were seated on the sofa. "She's great. She's actually taking a nap upstairs if you want to quietly take a look in on her."
Michael grinned and ran up the stairs to see Avery. She was just as beautiful as she always was, Michael thought.
"You came to see her, too?" Kiki asked from the doorway.
Michael straightened his tie before turning around. He thanked the fact that he was wearing his dark grey suit, Kiki loved the color.
"I did," Michael affirmed, gently caressing Avery's hand. "She grows every day, you know."
Kiki smiled admirably at her sister. "I do,"
"Do my parents know that you're up here?"
"No, they were too deep in a discussion to see me come in. Max let me in."
"I'm glad I caught you, actually." Michael murmured, taking Kiki's hand and leading her out of the room.
"Oh really? And for what reason?" Kiki asked.
"I have a surprise for you. Actually, it's something I have to ask my parents about, too."
"Really?" Kiki asked, surprised as this wasn't the direction she thought the conversation was going.
"What would that be?" Sonny asked. "Hello again, Kiki."
"Mr. Corinthos," Kiki greeted him with a nod.
"Sonny, please." Sonny said with a dimpled smile. Carly smiled, too.
"Mom, Dad. I have something to inform you about."
"Oh?" Carly asked.
"I'm hoping to have a celebration tomorrow night."
"What are we celebrating?" Sonny asked.
"That's a surprise." Michael said with a grin. "Mom, I was hoping that I might be able to reserve the Metro Court restaurant?"
Carly smiled. "I wouldn't want anything else, Michael. Of course. I'll make the arrangements. Do you have any specifications that you want to be taken care of?"
"Yes, Kiki, would you mind giving my parents and me a minute? Perhaps we could meet at the restaurant in an hour?" Michael suggested.
"Of course," Kiki agreed, confused. "I'll see you then."
"Okay spill it," Carly demanded when Kiki was safely away.
Sonny gestured for Michael to sit down.
Michael took a deep breath and let it out as he sat down. "Mom, Dad. I have big news. I'm going to ask Kiki to marry me."
Carly put her hands to her smiling mouth. "Oh Michael, that's wonderful."
"Congratulations son," Sonny congratulated his son, patting him on the shoulder. "Do you have a ring?"
"I do," Michael said with another grin. He was going to ask the girl of his dreams to marry him. Michael pulled out the black satin box and popped it open. He held the open box on his open palm and reached it out for the examination of his mother and father.
"Michael, it's gorgeous." Carly gushed, eying the golden band, and the small diamonds that clustered around the focal large diamond at the center.
"Very nice work, son." Sonny said, admiring the ring. "This is why you wanted to have the party?"
"Of course. I knew you would want to know the reason for the celebration."
"Of course," Carly agreed and pulled Michael in for a tight embrace. "Oh honey, I'm so happy for you. We love you so much."
"I love you both, too." Michael said, hugging them both, one arm around each of them.
Later on when Michael exited the elevator, going toward his office, he grinned at the desk in front of his office. He had fired Rosalie earlier that week. He had found out that she had been less than honest. Plus, he was getting married to Kiki. Having Rosalie as an assistant was hardly the best move.
When Michael entered his office he was surprised to find Tracy and Ned waiting.
"Tracy, Ned, what can I do for you?" Michael asked, closing his jacket as he took a seat at his desk.
Tracy and Ned were able to keep up their serious facades for only a few moments longer before their faces erupted in smiles.
"What's going on?" Michael asked, suspicious.
"Sonny and Carly informed us of your plans to marry Miss Jerome." Tracy answered.
"Let me guess, you have an objection?" Michael asked.
Ned's brow furrowed and he shook his head, confused. "Why would you think that I have an objection to you marrying Kiki? My god, she tried to help me when Luke wasn't himself."
Tracy shook her head with regret. "I feel horrible for the things I said about her."
"You've made amends, all is well." Michael said diplomatically, although even he was surprised that Tracy had believed that Kiki would make a pass at a man who was old enough to be her grandfather.
"Anyway," Ned said, clapping his hands. "Carly and Sonny let us know that you were planning a party at the Metro Court tomorrow evening. We wanted to offer our congratulations."
"While I appreciate that, you can always do that tomorrow at the party. Kiki has no idea what's going on, so don't drop any hints."
"We will do our best, Michael." Tracy promised.
Michael nodded and then turned their attention to more business matters.