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June 1st...

"Hello darling!" Robin said, hugging Anne. He just arrived home from work at the restaurant.

"Mmm..good day?" She replied, as he took his coat and shoes off.

"Very good. I was thinking, how do you fancy going out to eat tonight?"

"All of us?"

"Of course. We're not fully booked up tonight, so can easily get a table."

"Sounds wonderful. I hadn't started dinner yet."

Robin smiled, widely. "Perfect." He kissed her gently and headed off to the living room.

"Hey kids. Fancy going out for dinner?"

Gemma jumped up off of the sofa. "Yes please Daddy! Can I put on one of my special dresses?"

"Sure."

She hugged him and ran up the stairs.

Anne came into the living room. "Harry? Wanna go out to eat?"

Harry nodded. He was very tired, but loved it when they went to the restaurant Robin works at. He always had strawberry ice cream for dessert.

"Come on then. Mummy will help you put your favourite shirt on." She picked him up and went up to his room.

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"Evening Robin, Anne, kids. Please come in. We have our best table free." The manager, Steve, welcomed them. He showed them over to a table and they sat down. He handed them menus and took their drinks order.

It wasn't too busy, as Robin said. There was soft music playing and two candles lit in the centre of the table.

"What are you going to have Harry?" Anne asked as they shared a menu.

"Chips please." He replied.

"Just chips?" Harry nodded.

"How about a little pizza too? You like those."

"Ooh peesa please." Anne smiled.

Steve came back and handed them their drinks and took their food order.

It didn't take long for the food to arrive. It was hot and delicious. Harry had a mini cheese and tomato pizza with chips.

Gemma had a veggie burger and chips, Anne had a lasagne with salad, and Robin had steak and chips.

"Mmm...God the food here is always so good." Anne said, licking her lips.

"Glad you're enjoying it. Actually...I have some news." Robin said, putting down his cutlery.

Anne looked up at him, curiosity etched on her face.

"Ooh sounds interesting."

Robin cleared his throat, a big smile plastered on his face. "Well...the thing is...this restaurant...it's ours!"

Anne's mouth dropped open in shock. "What did you say?"

Gemma gawped at her Dad. "Huh?"

"The restaurant...it's ours. I bought it. We spoke about it, remember?"

"Y..Yes but I thought you were joking. Oh my...my God!" Anne laughed.

Gemma jumped up out of her chair and hugged her Dad.

"That's so cool Daddy!" She giggled.

"It is isn't it?" He laughed as he bounced her on his lap.

Harry sat confused in his seat. He had no idea what was going on.

Robin moved Gemma off of his lap. "I'll be right back." He said, getting up and walking to the kitchen.

"I can't believe this." Anne said, pulling Harry into her lap. "You ok sweetheart?"

Harry rested his head on her chest and nodded.

Gemma gasped, and Anne turned around, seeing Robin walking back to their table with a big bouquet of red roses.

She blushed. People in the restaurant where watching them.

Robin stopped in front of Anne and passed her the flowers.

"They're gorgeous." She said, trying not to cry.

"Not as gorgeous as you, my love." He got down on one knee in front of her. Anne gasped.

"Anne...I love you so much. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want us to be a family. I love Harry like he's my own son, and I know Gemma would love you to be her Mum. So...." he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small blue velvet box. "...would you do me the honour of being my wife?" He looked up at her, his eyes glassy and full of love.

Tears were trickling down Anne's cheeks.  "YES YES YES YES YES!"  She yelled. She jumped up, Harry still in her arm and hugged Robin. Gemma also joined in the hug. Cheers and applause erupted around the restaurant.

Anne's hands were shaking as Robin took a beautiful diamond ring from the box and placed it on her finger. It was the most wonderful ring she had ever seen.

Steve bought over a bottle of champagne and popped the cork. He filled two glasses and handed them to the couple. They sat down. And clinked the glasses before taking a sip.

"Is this really happening?" She asked. Her cheeks were red and damp from happy tears.

"It really is. We'll talk more about the restaurant tomorrow, let's just think about us right now." Robin said. He was so happy to have met another woman who he loved with all his heart. He never thought he'd ever find love again, after Gemma's Mum. Anne truly was a special lady.

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