After the dark of sadness comes the glory of happiness!

Will Ridge pop out the question?

Taylor walked out onto the terrace. There was a table set for two with rose petals and candles. Next to the table was a serving cart with many covered platters and bowls. Soft music was in the air. Taylor gazed at the scenery, deeply touched. Then she heard a voice behind her.

"Hey Doc! There you are!"

"Ridge, my prince Charming." They stepped toward each other. They were both so emotional at first, they didn't know what to say. Ridge clasped her waist.

"You look adorable!" Taylor beamed at him.

"Thank you, I have to thank you for that!" She gave him a grateful kiss.

"And I'm very proud of you for finding your way here!"

"You didn't have any doubts?"

"Not at all! I know I'm with the smartest woman in the world. But now take a seat! You must be really hungry." He led Taylor to her chair and served her the appetizer. They raised their glasses.

"To an unforgettable day!"

"To an unforgettable night!" They toasted to each other. Taylor took a closer look at her plate. 

"This looks delicious!" Ridge winked at her.

"Indeed! And who knows? Maybe you'll discover more surprises during this dinner!" Taylor stared at him suspiciously. Had Ridge hidden the ring somewhere in the food? Taylor began to search each course very carefully and to be particularly mindful of every bite, every sip. Ridge watched her with amusement.

They finished their meal without Taylor coming across anything suspicious. She reached for his hand.

"Thank you! That was wonderful, actually overwhelming, the entire day was so enchanting, so unique. I cannot believe you did all this just for me. I don't even know what to say, and you even remembered that it's always been my dream to spend a night in this hotel only once!" She was so touched and had tears in her eyes. Ridge softly stroked her cheek.

"I just wanted to make it special, like Cinderella. She had to overcome some hurdles too, before she got to have her magical night in her dream castle." Taylor laughed.

"Well, compared to Cinderella, I got off pretty easy." She rose and her eyes wandered over the lights of the city. "It's beautiful here, even more than I ever imagined and the best part is, we're both experiencing it together. I wish this day would never end!" Ridge hugged her and kissed her neck.

"The day isn't over yet. There's still one crucial point missing!"

"Oh yeah, and what's that?"

"Think about it! The day, the puzzles and all that. Does it remind you of anything?" Taylor teased him, she pretended she had to think very hard.

"Now that you say....this whole thing does seem kind of familiar.....I remember vaguely....there was something about an island and a treasure hunt...back on Saint Thomas."

"Very good! So what is missing? I mean you did a great job solving all the puzzles, we had a wonderful meal, but what comes at the end of every treasure or scavenger hunt?"

"The treasure!"

"Correct! This will be your last task! You have to find it here on this terrace."

"Here?" Taylor looked around, confused. "Can I get another hint?" 

"All right, I won't be like that. The first time, the treasure was where?"

"Buried in the sand!"

"And the second time? When we were on Saint Thomas renewing our vows." Taylor had to think a little longer this time, but it finally came back to her. "That's when it was buried under a huge pile of pillows."