NYLON ~ CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE ~ ARE YOU JOKING

Hanna sparkled in a silver knee-length dress. Caleb was by her side in a typical black suit looking as sleek as ever. They sat on the couch in Spencer's den with Hanna's legs draped across his. They were surrounded by friends looking out over the city trying to spot the ball drop.

"This is nice," Hanna smiled. "I haven't gotten dressed up in a long time."

"Champagne?" Spencer interrupted handing Caleb a plastic flute which she filled with sparkling wine. Then she turned to Hanna and handed her a different glass. "I made you a special one. It's just apple juice."

"Thanks," Hanna took the glass.

"Do you want to see the ball drop?" Caleb asked.

"Help me up?" Hanna teased. Caleb got up and gave her a hand to make sure she was settled. Hanna cradled her belly in her hands. "Thanks. It's getting a lot harder to do that now."

"Come on," Caleb grabbed her hand and they stood against the full length windows looking down at the crowd below. Hanna slipped her hands around Caleb and he slowly rubbed her back.

"Ow," Hanna pressed a hand to her side.

"Are you okay?" Caleb asked.

"Yeah," Hanna whispered. "He's just kicking."

"Thirty seconds, you guys!" Spencer shouted as her guests gathered around the windows to try and get a glimpse of Times Square.

"I love you," Hanna whispered to Caleb as they watched the commotion below them.

"I love you, too," Caleb replied squeezing her tight.

"Five, four," Spencer counted down, "three, two, one. Happy new year!"

"Happy new year," Hanna smiled before kissing Caleb.

"Marry me," he breathed when they'd pulled apart.

"What?" Hanna's mouth fell open.

"Marry me," he repeated.

"Are you joking?" she was in shock.

"No," Caleb shook his head and pulled out a small velvet box. Hanna was speechless. She clasped a hand to her mouth as tears welled up in her eyes.

"Caleb," she laughed hesitantly. "What…of course! Yeah, let's get married."

"Yeah?" he smiled. Hanna nodded. He wrapped her in his arms and brought his lips to hers for an earth shattering kiss. Immediately everyone in the room broke into cheers and applause.

"I love you," Hanna whispered.


Hanna laid in bed wearing a pair of shorts under one of Caleb's old t-shirts while she read some parenting books. Next to her Caleb was furiously typing away on his laptop going over plans for a new project. Hanna glanced at the clock.

"Crap," she groaned. "I better get dressed. The girls will be here soon."

"Woah, Hanna," he teased. "Don't move so fast. The glare from your ring is blinding."

"Shut up," Hanna laughed kissing him sweetly before disappearing into the bathroom.

She took a quick shower and threw her hair into a bun before slipping into a comfortable maternity dress. As soon as she'd finished applying a hint of makeup the doorbell rang. Hanna let them in and greeted her friends.

"Wow," Aria laughed. "Hanna you are gorgeous. I didn't look half as good as you do when I was pregnant."

"Stop it," Hanna told her. "You're too much. Do you guys want to come in? Can I get you anything?"

"We brought our own," Spencer teased holding up a bottle of wine. "Leftovers from my party last night."

"Always taunting me," Hanna laughed pulling out glasses from the cupboards.

"So," Emily jumped to the chase. "Caleb proposed. That's crazy!"

"I know," Hanna took a deep breath, "it was so unexpected. It's great obviously but I didn't think he would. We've never talked about it."

"But you're happy right?" Spencer asked.

"Yeah, of course," Hanna replied. "I mean, I don't really feel like planning a wedding right now but I like the idea of it in the future."

"Hanna," Emily grabbed her hand, "don't take this the wrong way but you're the last one of us I expected to settle down and get married."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Hanna teased.

"You were always the impulsive one," Emily told her, "and I love you for it. I just didn't see you being married with a baby at twenty-five but I'm really happy for you and I hope this is what you want."

"Thanks Em," Hanna smiled. "I think."

"Spence?" Aria noticed her friend's face fall. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah," Spencer choked out as tears started to well up. "Hanna, I don't want you to take this the wrong way because I really am happy for you, but I kind of always thought it would be me and Toby having babies right now. You know?"

"Oh sweetie," Hanna rubbed her shoulders. "You know you totally deserve this. We definitely didn't plan it but I'm sure you and Toby will have kids soon. Have you talked to a specialist?"

"We're waiting until we've been trying for a year," Spencer explained. "We don't want to jump the gun and start medication if it happens naturally."

"That's very sensible," Aria told her. "We can always count on you for that."

"Thanks Aria," Spencer laughed wiping her tears.

"Good afternoon ladies," Caleb smiled stepping into the room. He was greeted with a chorus from the girls.

"Hey baby," Hanna kissed his cheek.

"I don't want to interrupt," he told them. "I'm just making a sandwich."

"I can do it," Hanna said. "I'll bring it in a minute."

"Look at you getting domestic," Emily teased.

"Shut up!" Hanna glared at her.

"Babe, don't worry," Caleb assured her. "I've got this. You just enjoy your girls' day."

"Wait, Caleb," Spencer said. "Can I talk to you for a minute? It's about the account."

"Uh yeah," he said looking a bit confused before he followed her to the study.

"What's going on with them?" Emily asked.

"I don't know," Hanna sighed. "Work stuff probably."

"I would be so pissed if Kristen was brining her work home all the time," Emily said.

"Whatever," Hanna said. "They've been doing that a lot lately."

She was unfazed as Spencer and Caleb closed the study doors and held their conversation in private.

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