"Oh, my gosh, I didn't think this evening could get any better," Amanda said to Lee as he took her hand and helped her up into the horse drawn carriage.

After Lee had proposed to her and she'd said yes, they enjoyed more champagne and dancing until the train came to its last stop in which they left the train and went to his car that was parked a short distance from the train, Lee had driven them to the horse/carriage stand. Now she was seated next to him in the carriage, her head against Lee's chest as she took in the smell that was so Lee. A smile came over her face as she thought about the events of the evening thus far; from her being fearful when she arrived at the train station, to excitement as she entered the train and lastly; an overall happy feeling once he actually proposed.

Lee was lost in his own thoughts as he pulled Amanda closer to him. Before Amanda, he never would've imagined being in a committed relationship, let alone propose marriage; but now here he was engaged to the most beautiful, exciting and wonderful woman he'd ever met in his life. Now, to add to this, he would have children, two stepsons and a mother-in-law; a real family after being alone for far too long. He wasn't sure whether he was more frightened or more excited! Wow!

"Did you say something?" Amanda asked out loud.

"No, oh! I was just thinking about how lucky I am and I thought 'wow', but I must've said it out loud."

Amanda smiled. "We are two of the luckiest people in the world."

"Yes, we are!" Yea, definitely more excited than fearful!

Amanda and Lee enjoyed the carriage ride; just sitting and talking quietly; stealing kisses in between conversations. Lee had thought of everything. He'd brought a jacket for Amanda and a blanket along with a carafe full of steaming coffee.

"Just how in the world were you able to do this?" Amanda.

"I told you, I have a fairy godfather, or two, actually!" Lee responded.

"I will have to find a way to thank them."

"I can think of another person you can thank," Lee said with a smirk, his dimples showing.

"And just who might that be?" Amanda quipped back.

"Come here and let me show you who."

Amanda complied as Lee pulled her in closer and kissed her gently on the lips.

"Lee," Amanda said and sat up a little. "And on top of everything else, I can't believe that you got Francine to be a server tonight," Amanda said between bites.

"Oh, that was all on Billy," Lee replied.

"What?"

"I just told him what I wanted to do and he took care of it."

"Oh my gosh! I really do owe Mr. Melrose now for sure...and Francine!"

"Yelp!" Lee replied.

"Brownies? Chocolate chip cookies?"

"Both!"

"Yes!"

/

Sometime later, Amanda and Lee arrived at his apartment.

"Amanda, I hope this is okay."

"You hope what is okay?"

"Coming back here," Lee answered as he and Amanda entered the hallway of his apartment carrying a bag and a bottle of champagne.

"Why wouldn't it be?"

"Maybe a hotel would have been better, more romantic."

"This is where we first, you know, were together...so it's perfect, but it doesn't matter, as long as we're together."

"Good; I just want things to be special."

"It has been special so far."

Lee stepped forward, put down his bag and unlocked the door to his apartment and moved aside for Amanda to enter.

As she walked into Lee's apartment, Amanda let out a little gasp and exclaimed, "Oh my gosh!" as she saw flowers placed in a few places in the living room; soft lighting, a few candles waiting to be lit, a familiar looking bag by his bedroom door.

"An agent has to think of everything!" Lee said in response to Amanda's arched eyebrow.

"It's not that you thought about it that surprises me, it's how you were able to get them, without me knowing."

"Didn't I mention that I have a fairy godmother also?""

"No, I don't believe you did."

"No?"

"Does her name by any chance start with the letter "D"?"

"Maybe."

"What do I need to do to find out the answer for sure?"

Lee was standing mere inches from Amanda, their noses almost touching.

"I don't know, I was thinking that perhaps I could get you out of your dress."

"Oh yeah?"

Lee leaned in and placed a light kiss on Amanda's lips, then pulled back.

"Actually, I thought we both might be more comfortable in something more casual."

"That would be a good idea….but you still didn't answer my question."

"Let's just say, your mother won't be worried if you don't come home until Sunday…I think actually that she'll be elated."

"Oh, I see! So, I'm staying until Sunday am I?" Well, Lee had been busy.

"Unless you want to stay longer," Lee quirked back.

"Very funny."

"Shall, you go first?"

"Huh? Oh, sure! "I've been wondering where this bag was...and my mother seemed so surprised when I asked her about it." Amanda grabbed the tote and moved into the bathroom. She was curious to find out what was in the bag.

/

Amanda returned from the bathroom wearing lounge pants and a t shirt.

"I thought you would choose that one; I thought you'd be more comfortable in it."

Lee had changed also; he was now wearing a blue t shirt and sweatpants. Candles were lit; music played, their leftover flan from dinner had been placed out on one plate with two forks; two glasses placed next to the flan on the coffee table.

"Is this music okay or would you rather watch one of the movies that we picked up?"

"Nah, as much as I love Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn, I think the music you picked out is winning over the two of them right now."

They snuggled in one another's arms as they shared the remainder of their dessert from earlier, taking turns feeding one another.

"Oh Lee, this is some wonderful music."

"Yes, it is."

"Who is this?" Amanda asked.

"Kenny G's latest album," Lee replied.

"Oh! I thought it was the radio."

"No, I just picked it up last week."

"Nice!"

"Do you want to dance?" Lee asked.

"Sure."

Lee stood up and took Amanda's hand. Amanda laid her head on Lee's shoulder as they swayed to the beat of the music.

"Amanda, I love you!"

"Lee, I love you too!" Amanda replied back as she lifted her head up off Lee's shoulder and looked into his eyes where she saw passion and love mirrored in the depths of his eyes.

Lee reached down and touched his lips to Amanda's gently. Amanda returned his kiss as they continued to move slowly to the beat of the music a

s they enjoyed the soft vocals of the singer and the smooth music sounds of Kenny G.