I Won't Let You Go

Chapter 11

Björn put the blindfold back on Agnetha as they headed back home to Ekerö. He couldn't wait to see the look on her face at the surprise that he, Benny, Frida, Linda, Christian, and the grandkids all had in store for her. They drove around listening to music and chatting with one another until Björn pulled over at the side of the road.

"Björn why did we stop?" Agnetha asked, turning to face Björn despite the blindfold.

"I have to make an important phone call. I'll be back in a minute or two," Björn replied.

He got out of the car but stood right next to it before texting Linda, letting them know that he and Agnetha were close. Back in Ekerö, everybody was already there waiting on the two lovebirds.

"Alright places everyone! Mama and Papa will be back any minute!" Linda exclaimed after receiving the text from Björn.

Linda and the rest of the family, along with Benny and Frida and some of their other close friends started to take their places as Björn's car pulled up. Björn carefully guided Agnetha up the steps to her home and rang the doorbell, while still carrying the Snoopy that he had won for her at Gröna Lund inside a white shopping bag.

"They're here!" Linda exclaimed quietly, almost whispering and putting a finger to her lips.

Linda opened the door for her parents and walked in as Björn carefully led Agnetha into her own house and took off her blindfold as Linda gave the cue for everyone to come up.

"SURPRISE!" Everyone yelled before Agnetha could get a chance to say hello to her daughter.

Agnetha covered her mouth in shock as she saw her entire family and close friends beside her. She couldn't help the happy tears from flowing as she turned and noticed all of her loved ones, including Björn, grinning happily at her.

"Happy birthday Mama!" Linda exclaimed as she went over to her mother and greeted her.

"L-Linda, did you do this?!" Agnetha asked in tears, shock, and happiness all at once.

"It wasn't just me," Linda grinned as she nodded in Björn's direction.

"Björn, you were a part of this?!"

"Of course I was sweetheart. I told you Gröna Lund wasn't my only surprise. Happy birthday sweetheart," Björn said as he kissed Agnetha on the lips.

Agnetha kissed him back and everyone else couldn't help but say "aww" at the sight of the two. Agnetha and Björn were clearly meant for one another and it really shows. After all, Agnetha's mental state has improved since Björn came for her, but there was still work that needed to be done.

"Well what are we waiting for?! Let's go celebrate!" Benny exclaimed.

Everyone got together and celebrated as a family and hung out with one another. Björn was very grateful that Agnetha is now happy and enjoying herself. He went over to where Benny, Frida, and Linda were and sat down on the couch next to Görel who was already sitting there.

"Hey guys. I'm glad you can join me," Görel said, patting down on the couch and offering space for the four people as they joined her in a conversation.

"We obviously were planning to join you either way," Björn laughed.

"That's a fact," Görel replied, also laughing.

"Anyways, I think we all did a great job planning Mama's surprise party," Linda said.

"We sure did," Christian said as he joined the conversation and sat down next to his sister.

"I've never seen her so happy," Linda added. "At least not for a really long time."

"I agree. She's not as depressed as she was before if I have to be honest with you," Frida sighed. "But that doesn't mean that the depression is still there."