The Crow; Chasing The Moon

13) A Promise

Two Months Later/Haunted Museum

Dakota- Making my way through the maze like halls, I enter Nicks office. "Hey Nick."

Nick- Over in the corner going through some boxes of new items. (Smiles) "Hey Dakota."

Dakota- Seeing my girl at her mothers desk. "You ready for our date?"

Briar- I file another paper and mark the item off on the list and where it needs to go, then set down the pen. (Smiles Brightly) "Yep!" Getting to my feet, I saunter over to my boyfriend and wrap my arms around his neck as I give him a kiss.

Nick- (Chuckles) "Have fun."

Dakota and Briar- (Smiles Brightly) "We will."

Nick- (Raises Eyebrow) "Don't get into trouble."

Dakota and Briar- (Laughs) "We won't."

Nick- (Shakes Head) I go back to sorting through the boxes as they head out the door.

Briar- Wrapping my arm around Dakota's as we walk. "Where are we going?"

Dakota- (Smiles Slyly) "It's a surprise." Leading her out to my car as I hold the door open. "One more thing, do you trust me?" I hold up a blindfold.

Briar- (Giggles) "You and your surprises." I was just about to get into the car, when he stopped me. "Of course I trust you." I notice he pulls out a blindfold. (Smirks) "Kinky, I'm game."

Dakota- (Chuckles) I wrap the blindfold in place and tie it, then I help her get in as I close the door.

Briar- I hear him get in and shut the door as he starts the ignition. "Is it going to be a long ride?"

Dakota- I think about the question, before giving an answer. "No." Leaving it at that, I put on some music and drive off.

Bonnie Springs Ranch

Briar- I feel the car come to a stop as the music cuts off. "Are we here?"

Dakota- (Smiles) "Patience love." She thought this was a regular date, it isn't. Today is special, in more ways than one. "I'm coming to get you." Getting out, I walk around the car and open her door as I help her out. I carefully lead her down the middle of the dusty street and stand her in front of a very familiar building. "Happy Anniversary." I tug on the knot holding the blindfold as it falls from her eyes.

Briar- Blinking against the light, my eyes adjust and I take in, what's in front of me. (Squeals Delightedly) "You brought me back to where it all started for us as a family!" Jumping up and down in excitement, I turn suddenly and wrap my arms around his neck. "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the best date ever."

Dakota- I was caught off guard and we both nearly go toppling to the ground. (Smiles Fondly) "I love you Briar." Pulling away slightly. "There is another reason I brought you here, to this exact spot where it all started." Untangling myself from her arms as I back up and get down on one knee.

Briar- My eyes widen to the size of saucers as he gets down on one knee.

Dakota- I pull out a small black velvet box and pop open the lid. "Will you Briar Alexia Groff-Bagans marry me?"

Briar- (Shrieks) "YES!"

Dakota- Getting to my feet as I slide the band unto her delicate finger, I press my lips to hers. "I love you."

Briar- I return the kiss passionately, then look down at the beautiful ring. (Smiles) "I love you too."

Haunted Museum

Nick- I hear an obscene amount of giggling, then both Dakota and Briar walk into the office. (Raises Eyebrow) Glancing over at the clock it's only been an hour. "You're back early, is everything okay?"

Briar- (Blushes Deeply) "More than okay, mamma look!" Standing a few meters away, I hold out my hand.

Nick- Glancing up, then back down, only to look right back up. (Gasps Sharply) I drop the papers in my hands as I get up from my sitting position. "Baby it's beautiful..." I take my daughters hand and admire the gorgeous ring. (Squeals) "My baby is getting married!"

Dakota- Both Briar and Nick started talking wedding details and got out their phones posting the news all over social media. (Smiles Fondly) I wasn't sure who was excited more Briar or her mother.