They were lying in bed, enjoying the comforting silence while they read their respective books. After the Stroh ordeal and months of old-fashioned dating, they decided to forego formalities and move in together. It was logical and practical, after all - Andy's bungalow was more spacious, it was closer to Rusty's school and Luigi's, a favorite they frequented after work.

Several minutes ticked by until Andy broke the silence. "You're sure you're okay with a courthouse ceremony, Shar?"

A week ago Andy surprised her with a home-cooked meal for their date night. He proposed to her over dessert, holding the tapered baguette engagement ring surrounded by beautiful pavé-set diamonds. They had talked about getting married before. They weren't really looking to jump straight into marriage, but they didn't dismiss the idea of spending the rest of their lives together. If they did decide to get married, well, that would be just fine. They would love each other for their rest of their lives with or without a wedding, anyways.

Of course, Sharon accepted and after the tears stopped, they spent the rest of their night sequestered in their bedroom.

Before telling their children, however, they sat down and decided on having a simple courthouse wedding. Both didn't need to have the big wedding celebration, even with Sharon's sense of occasion. Simplicity was fine for them.

She bookmarked her page and took off her reading glasses. "I'm definitely sure, Andy. Are you?"

Andy kissed the top of her head before moving to cuddle her. "It won't bother you, the uh, subdued sense of occasion? Because all I need is you. Just you."

"Simple man," she kissed him lightly on the lips. "I love you so much. And no, it won't bother me, really. We will celebrate later with the whole family and friends. This...this is for us. I want this for us."

"I love you," he kissed her again. "But you have to tell your kids first."

"Me? What about your kids? We might as well tell Nicole and the boys since we're having dinner with them on Friday."

"Okay, okay, fine. End of the week, got it." Andy picked up his book again. "But remember, Emily's got that short break coming up before rehearsals begin."

"Got it," she caressed his cheek. The smile on Andy's face widened, feeling the cool single of Sharon's engagement ring graze his cheek.