A Series of Unfortunate Events One Shots

Quigley's Proposal

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~Quigley's POV

It looked perfect. Absolutely, wonderfully perfect. I couldn't believe I was actually holding an engagement ring in my hand. It had a lovely silver band accented with a piece of one of my family's sapphires instead of a diamond. I had it specially made. I could only hope that Fiona would say yes. I had just picked it up from the jewelry store. I hadn't told anyone about my plan. I was at the harbor at the edge of town because I had called asking to meet with Fiona's stepfather in private. I was sitting on the docks waiting for the Queequeg to arrive. I put the box in my pocket.

Duncan and Violet were married two years ago. And Klaus and Isadora had been married last year. Fiona had caught the bouquet at Isadora's wedding and I knew I was planning to propose eventually. We've been together ever since she left V.F.D. to attend Whitmore Academy with the rest of us. She was at work right now at the science lab downtown. I was here to do the gentlemanly thing and ask her stepfather permission to marry her. Duncan had asked Klaus for permission when he proposed to Violet; even though he hadn't actually needed to. Klaus had asked both me and Duncan for permission when he proposed to Isadora. Now it was my turn, and Fiona was the only one who had a living parent, even if it wasn't by blood; we didn't resent her for it though.

"Finally," I said standing up as I saw the submarine emerge from the ocean waters.

I climbed inside as instructed and met the Captain on the main deck with his crew-mate, Phil.

"Aye if it isn't Quigley Quagmire," Captain Widdershins shouted happily.

"Hello, Quigley, it's always a pleasure to see you," Phil said with a smile.

Phil was an optimist, perhaps a little too much so. His very upbeat attitude about literally anything can get rather tiring. He's just way too happy sometimes, but he's a good guy. I took a seat at the table with them and tried to prepare myself mentally.

"So what brings you aboard today," Captain Widdershins asked with a grin, "And why isn't Fiona with you? Usually she's the one bringing you to visit."

I cleared my throat, "She's at work; it's just me today. I have something important I wanted to discuss with you."

"Aye, go right ahead."

"Ok, now or never."

I carefully reached into my pocket and pulled out the tiny box. I kept it hidden under my hand as I set it on the table.

"Captain Widdershins, I've been with Fiona for a long time now, seven years to be exact. And I called you for this meeting today because I," I felt my throat grow dry, "I wish to ask you permission to marry your stepdaughter..."

I opened up the box and showed them the ring. The two men sat silently for a moment before I was grabbed by the captain in a tight hug as he cried tears of joy.

"You're going to marry Fiona!? Of course you have my permission! Hell, you have enthusiasm! You're gonna be my son-in-law!"

He was crushing me with his hug but I felt weight lift off my shoulders when he said yes.

"You really mean it, sir?"

"Aye, I said yes didn't I?"

"Oh, this is wonderful! We're going to have a wedding," Phil said excitedly.

The captain finally released his grip on me and I was able to breathe again, "Well I haven't asked her yet!"

"Oh, but you will," Phil examined the ring carefully, "This engagement ring is lovely. But why did you go with a sapphire? Most girls prefer a diamond."