Mycroft and Molly had been dating for six months when Mycroft found himself at his brother's home.

"Ah, what can I do for you, brother dear?" Sherlock asked with the usual sarcasm.

"I need to talk to you about a personal matter." Mycroft shifted uncomfortably.

"You want to ask Molly to marry you." Sherlock deduced.

"I'm unsure if it's a good idea." Mycroft said.

"You love her and she loves you. I think you'll be fine." Sherlock said. "I would consult Mary Watson in regards of a ring though."

Which is how Mycroft found himself going into ring shop after ring shop.

"I'm positive you will find it here." Mary said.

"That's what you said about the last three stores we've been in. You've been wrong every time." Mycroft replied dryly.

"Oh. Cheer up, Mr. Grumpy Gills." Mary teased.

Mycroft's eyes landed on the perfect ring.

"It appears, Mrs. Watson, I've found it." Mycroft said.

"See? I told you." Mary gloated.

Mycroft bought the ring. Now for the hard part. Asking her.

Molly was getting ready for her date with Mycroft. The last six months had been wonderful. Mycroft seemed nervous about something throughout dinner.

"Mycroft, is everything alright?" Molly inquired.

"Oh, yes. Everything is fine." Mycroft replied.

"Good. I wouldn't want us being spied on by some serial killer." Molly made a horrible attempt at a joke.

"Of course not." Mycroft said.

They ate in silence until Mycroft cleared his throat.

"Molly, we've known each other for three years, and in those three years I like to believe we've become close. I've found myself enjoying the times we spend together. I love you, Molly Hooper. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

Molly gasped and tears sprang to her eyes. "Yes, of course, yes." She said.

Mycroft slid the beautiful diamond ring on her finger.

"It's perfect." Molly said.

"I'm glad you like it. I had to endure shopping with Mrs. Watson." Mycroft said with a pout.

"Aw, poor baby." Molly kissed him. "I'm sorry you had to go through that."

Molly called Mary and John when she got home.

"Hello?"

"Mycroft proposed!" Molly cheered.

"Wow! That is brand new information." Mary said.

"I know that you know. It was more for John's benefit." Molly replied.

"Congrats." John said.

"Was the proposal romantic?" Mary inquired.

"For my standards, yes." Molly replied.

"Look, we've got to go, but I'll come by the lab tomorrow." Mary said.

"Alright, bye." Molly hung up.

Molly was working in the lab when Mary arrived with Louise and a pile of magazines.

"What's all this?" Molly asked.

"This is a baby and these are wedding magazines." Mary replied.

"Slow down. I only got engaged last night. There is time." Molly said.

"Have you thought about it at all?"

"Not really." Molly took off her gloves and took Louise.

"Any dates in mind?" Mary inquired.

"I was thinking sometime in the spring, but it depends on Mycroft's schedule." Molly answered.

"A spring wedding. How romantic." Mary sighed.

"I'd like you to be my maid of honor." Molly said.

Mary squealed and hugged Molly. Then it dawned on her.

"I'll have to walk down the aisle with Sherlock! My worst nightmare is coming true."

"I'm sure you can manage for one day." Molly laughed.

"For you, I'll suffer." Mary replied.

Mycroft came into the morgue.

"Hello, my dear." He said.

Molly kissed him. "Hello, my love." Molly said. "What brings you here?"

"I was looking for my brother." Mycroft replied.

Molly pouted. "I see how it is."

Mycroft smiled and kissed her again. "I'm not saying that I'm not glad to see you."

"Sherlock will be here momentarily. He's coming to look at his experiments."

As if on cue, the detective came in.

"Just the person I was looking for." Mycroft said.

"What do you want, brother dear?" Sherlock saw the ring on Molly's finger. "Ah, you proposed to Molly and now you are asking me to be best man which I readily accept. By the look of excitement on Mrs. Watson's face, Molly has already asked her to be maid of honor."

"Well done, brother mine." Mycroft rolled his eyes.

Molly smiled at her friends and fiancée. This was going to be a wedding no one would forget.

That's it for this segment of the story. Be sure to check out my sequel "A Wedding To Remember" I'll post it soon.