The Good Old Days

Febuary 1998 (Will You?)

It was Valentine's Day, and Adam had made plans for dinner later that night. He had been feeling great lately, and his depression seemed to be on the outs. He still had some episodes, but Daisy had been doing such a good job with keeping his spirits up when he felt himself falling into a pit, he felt like his mind was slowly recovering. He felt like his life was moving forward towards something wonderful.

He and Daisy arrived at the restaurant a little before the time he called about, but their table was already ready, so they got right in. The waiter brought over some menus and they ordered their food and some drinks.

"This place is expensive," Daisy said, "I would have been fine with something simple, you know."

"Nahh," Adam said, "It's not a big deal. I wanted to take you somewhere nice. Plus, the food here is gooood."

The two chatted for a while until their food came out. While they ate, they listened to the soft music that was being played over the speakers.

"So," Daisy said, "How are you feeling today?" It had become a habit of her to ask him.

"Yeah, yeah," he replied, "I've been good today, for a while really."

"Really?" She asked, her eyes lighting up a little.

"Yeah..." Adam said.

He looked directly into her bright, tangerine eyes and held her hands from across the table.

"You make me more than happy," he continued, "You make me feel wanted, needed, and loved... And that's something I've needed over this past year. It's still hard, but you've helped me so, so much."

He paused for a moment before continuing.

"From that first day of fifth grade, I knew. I knew you were the one for me. You're sweet, caring, so pretty... My best friend."

He pulled something from his pocket and slid around the table and got on one knee in front of her.

"Daisy," he said, "I love you more than anything. I see my future with you, and I really hope you see yours with me..." He held up a small velvet box and flipped it open, revealing the diamond ring inside, "Daisy Fields, will you marry me?"

Daisy looked a little stunned as she stared down at the ring. By now everyone in the restaurant was staring at them. She was still at a loss for words.

"A yes or no is all I require," Adam said, "And my knee is starting to hurt."

"Yes!" She exclaimed, sticking her arms under his, pulling him up into a kiss. Everyone around them clapped as he broke the kiss and slipped the ring on her finger.

"Ahhhh!" She giggled, "I can't wait to tell Mom and Dad, they're gonna be thrilled!"

"Ha, they like me enough for me to be related?" Adam asked jokingly.

"Oh, shush," she said, "You know they like you."

About fifteen minutes later, the waiter brought the bill over. Adam paid and led his new fiancée out to his car.