Chapter Thirty-Two

EXT. MIWOK CREEK – MORNING

Cam sits on the creek bank with Reese situated in front of him, his arms and legs around her to keep her warm. Recent rains have left a robust stream. Dark clouds threaten more rainfall, but our couple doesn’t care. Heavy jackets keep them protected, their obvious contentment keeps them rooted to the spot.

CAM

(kisses the side of Reese’s neck)

Best New Year’s Day ever.

REESE

(tips her head to the side, exposing more skin)

Best four months ever. Kiss of Life is

in pre-production…

CAM

You’re busy at CTC and with your podcast…

REESE

Life is good.

CAM

Very good. Our moms are inside plotting,

you know.

REESE

(unassuming)

I know. They can’t help themselves. Don’t

worry, though. They’ll relax after

we leave. I think it’s just the excitement

of us all being here together.

CAM

Have I told you today how much I love

you?

REESE

(squeezes his arms)

I love you, too. We should probably

go inside now. Nash’s game is

starting soon and we need to get

our snacks ready.

CAM

There’s something I want to ask you first.

REESE

No, we can’t watch the game naked in

the guesthouse. This is our last day

here with our parents so we need to

hang out with them. Plus, my dad’s been

looking at you funny. I need to ask him

about that.

CAM

I know why.

REESE

Really? What is it?

CAM

I told him I loved you and asked for his

blessing to ask you to marry me.

Reese spins in Cam’s arms and lands on her knees between his legs. She places her hands on her thighs. Her eyes are wide.

REESE

What did he say? I mean, I know he’d

say okay, and how nice of you to do

that! Was he surprised? Were you nervous?

Was that why you wanted to invite them

here for the holidays? So you could

talk to our parents? Not that you’re going to ask

anytime soon. But wow.

(calming breath)

You want to marry me.

Reese bites her lower lip.

Cam moves onto his knees. He faces Reese.

CAM

Would right now be too soon?

Reese’s jaw drops.

CAM (cont.)

(produces diamond ring)

Reese, I love you more than anything.

Will you marry me?

REESE

Yes, I’ll marry you! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Cam places the ring on Reese’s finger. Both stare at it.

REESE

(teary eyed)

It’s beautiful.

CAM

You’re beautiful. You’re—

His words are cut off when Reese flings her arms around his neck and kisses him.

FADE OUT.

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