Not As It Seems (Alaskan Bush People Story: Sequel to Love)

The Holidays Part 2

Bear POV

It was the day of the Thanksgiving feast. I had taken the second shift after Matt to watch the turkey. She had put the turkey on at midnight. I was taking the two to four in the morning shift. I knew it was getting close to four but Gabe is always late. It's like him and Grace like to get it on before he comes to take his shift. I think I could hear them. I needed my sleep before the proposal.

Gabe POV

I laid beside Grace after we had finished making love. I didn't want to leave her but I need to take Bear's place. I roll onto my side and kiss her. "I have to go take Bear's place, I will be back in bed around six. I love you." "I love you." I got up to get dressed in a pair of jeans with a white tank and a plaid shirt. I put on my boots as I look over at my wife. She smiled at me as I walked out of our cabin. I walk over to the fire to see Bear turning the meat. "Finally decide to show up?" "I was delayed." "Of course you were. Goodnight and more." "More." He left me alone. I had my gun next me if anything were to happen. I stared into the fire as it danced across the wood.

Bam POV

I woke around six to relieve Gabe from the turkey. I look over to see Eleanor but she wasn't in bed next me. I sit up to see if she was around the house. I look on our front porch and she wasn't there. I started to worry. I checked the main house and there she was. "Good morning honey." I rush to her and bring her into my arms. "Why weren't you in bed?" "I was helping your mom." "You weren't in bed and I didn't see you outside. I was worried something had happened to you." "I'm fine. Now isn't it your turn to relieve Gabe?" "Yes, I'll see you in a few hours." I walk away thinking I need to find a shirt. After getting a black muscle shirt, I walk over to the fire to see Gabe almost falling asleep. "Your burning the turkey." "Sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night." "Of course you didn't. Go to bed so you are not using your mashed potatoes as a pillow." He makes his way to his cabin and I can see Grace standing in the front window. I couldn't tell what she was wearing but I guessed he liked because he started running. I shake my head as I turn to the turkey and turn the meat a few times.

Lacy POV

I woke and I feel sore on my right side. I turn to see Noah is still asleep. I turn over on my good side as I watch him sleep. "Why are you staring?" "It's romantic." "It's creepy." He opened his eyes and turn to look at me. "Are you feeling any better?" "Yes, just a little sore and it itches." "That is from the stitches. Can I see it?" I nodded my head and lifted my gown. He was so gentle with me as he took off my gauze.

Noah POV

I could see ten stitches across her hip. I place the gauze back over her stitches. I knew we needed to clean her wound. "I'm going to go get Grace so she can clean it." I kiss her and I get up retrieve Grace. I walk to their cabin as I knock on their door. I stood there for a while as I hear Bam yell "They won't be coming out anytime soon. I think she was wearing something for him." I could have lived my whole life without picturing that in my head.

The turkey was finally ready and everyone made their way to the main house. The boys had added on that extra room. They had all of the food ready. They all stood around the table as Billy said the blessing. The family fixed their plates. The food was sitting in the middle of the long table. The table was long enough to sit 12 people on each side. They were hoping the family would grow. The family had started in on the desserts and coffee. Bear was trying to get the courage to propose.

Bear POV

"Can I have everyone attention, please." I get out of my chair and make my way around to get down on one knee. Charlotte gasped at the gesture. I tell the girls around the room where getting giddy. "We haven't known each other for that long but I know that I need you in my life. You dropped everything to live here with me. You have become a mother figure for Ana and I'm so happy that you have. Will you marry me and make me the happiest man on the planet?" She didn't answer right away and I started to sweat. "Yes" I stood up to bring her in my arms and kiss her. I let her go and put the ring on her finger. I take her in my arms and spin around. My brothers came over to me as each of them hugged me. I hugged all of the girls and the kids. Then Ana came over to me as she hugged me tight and Charlotte joined in on the hug. My new little family. Then Amelia came over "When do you want the wedding to be?" "I want early spring or late summer." "We had all gotten married in March, June, November, and September. You can get married in one of those months but you might like it if you had your own month."

We walk to the house as we put Ana to bed for a nap. I read her a story as I hear her snoring. I kiss her head as I walked outside to sit with my fiancé. "When would like to get married?" "Well, I don't want to take away from anyone else time. I was thinking January? Is that to soon?" "No, we can get married whenever you want. Where ever you want." "I want a small ceremony with family only. I want to get married in Browntown. I want to ask the girls to be my bridesmaids and I want Ana to be the flower girl. I want Stefan to the ring barrier then Isabella and Valerie to be flower girls too." "Sounds great to me." I kissed her as she sat in my lap. She laid her head in the curve of my neck as we sat on a rocking chair on our porch.