Ok so it was a bit longer than a week but here we go…

Antonio was pouring the coffee when Sylvie came up behind him cuddling up to his back putting her arms across his chest. She had showered and was changed into jeans and a top opting to let her damp hair dry naturally into waves.

'Hey beautiful' he said as he turned in her arms leaning down to press a kiss against her lips.

'Hey you' she smiled back.

'So…' he said as he released one arm from around her to hand her a cup.

'I kinda had a few ideas where we can go today...unless you wanted to do something in particular?' He asked.

Sylvie thought she detected a hint of nerves on his voice but dismissed it immediately. Antonio Dawson was never nervous.

'As long as there's you and me in the plan anything is fine with me' she replied.

Antonio beamed 'Great! Well come on!' he tugged at her hand eager to start their day. He nearly caused Sylvie to spill her coffee as she tried to take a sip. She giggled at his enthusiasm.

'Someone is eager! Are you forgetting the coffee you just poured?' She smiled.

'O..oh yeah..I forgot' he stuttered.

There was that nervousness again. She smiled at him.

'What?' He questioned as he sipped at the coffee.

'I dunno' she frowned smirking at him.

Antonio shrugged and continued with his coffee.

'Hey! You ready babe?' Antonio asked as he slipped his leather jacket on.

Sylvie turned to him as she slipped the strap of her purse over her shoulder.

'Yeah!' She held out her hand and he laced his fingers through hers.

'Great! Come on then' he kissed her quickly on the lips smiling as he lead he out of the door.

Antonio started their day off with a walk around the lake. They chatted and laughed as the walked with Antonio's arm wrapped her shoulders and Sylvie's arm around the back of Antonio with her hand in the back pocket of his jeans.

'Hey look!' Antonio started

'There's our bench' he said as he nodded his head to where an old bench was positioned next to the water. He lead her over and sat down.

'Our bench?' She asked looking a little confused.

'You don't remember? Our first date? You kissed me here...we got interrupted by a crying baby?' He explained smiling.

Sylvie rolled her eyes 'Yes I remember silly. I just hadn't realised this was our bench now' she giggled.

'Did you not read the sign?' Antonio looked confused.

Sylvie looked confused again.

Antonio looked at her, then looked down to where his hand was resting on the bench. As he moved his hand away Sylvie could see a tiny heart carved in the wood with A & S carved in the centre of it. Sylvie's eyes looked back up at Antonio who was watching her intently, his eyes filled with love.

Sylvie leant forward kissing him firmly on the lips. She pulled back to look at him.

'I thought vandalising was a crime?' She smirked.

'It's not vandalism' he shot back with confidence.

'Its information sharing. The citizens of Chicago need this information. It would be a crime to withhold it' he smirked kissing her back.

'Is that so!' Sylvie giggled.

'Of course!' He said seriously as he kissed her lips then her cheek softly and whispered in her ear.

'I want everyone to know your my girl and I'm in love with you' he pulled back looking at her smiling.

'Who would have thought badass Antonio Dawson was such a sweet romantic' she grinned.

'A romantic….and starving!' He said as he stood and pulled Sylvie up with him.

He took her to the cafe he took her to on their first date. She loved the subs here. They chatted and ate and Sylvie smiled at him as he talked about the kids and work. Once they had finished eating Sylvie's sweet tooth was calling and she started to look longingly at the cookies on the counter. Antonio followed her gaze as he left a tip.

'I've got something better for desert' he winked at her.

'Oh yeah? You think you can beat a cookie?' She challenged.

'As good as it is that you think I'm referring to myself as dessert I had something else in mind' he teased.

Sylvie blushed at him but he held her gaze and kissed her on the cheek.

'I know where we can go that will make you moan with pleasure' he whispered in her ear.

The man was an expert at making her want him with the simplest of words or a look.

She looked expectantly at him but he simply offered her his hand and smiled again.

'Ice-cream?' Sylvie stated as he stopped in front of their favourite ice-cream parlour.

'Yeah!' Antonio said smiling.

'Just don't sample every flavour' he winked as he opened the door.

'Are you eating in or do you want it to go?' The young girl behind the counter asked as Sylvie and Antonio made their selection. Sylvie was about to speak but Antonio beat her too it.

'To go please' he looked at Sylvie.

'There's somewhere else we can go if you feel like staying out a bit longer?'

There were those nerves again she thought.

'Sure. I'm having a great time. Where are we going to next? She asked as she thanked the girl for her ice cream and started to dig in.

'Secret' he said taking a mouthful of his own ice-cream.

Sylvie smiled and shook her head as they began to walk, talk and eat. Sylvie even let him share her ice-cream.

'See true love. I would only let you share my ice-cream' she smiled as he took a spoonful.

'True love' he echoed and kissed her.

Sylvie squealed at his cold ice-cream covered lips but kissed him back.

They walked a little further and Sylvie started to wonder where they were going. The light was starting to fade and the stars were coming out. They passed a park and some houses that looked familiar. Did one of Diego's friends live round here? She couldn't remember. She asked him a few times where they were heading but he just smiled and shook him head.

They finally stopped at a house with a for sale sign up. The house was nestled in a nice part of the neighbourhood. It had a small front garden and a small fence all the way around.

'Where are we?' Sylvie asked.

'That's up to you' Antonio answered cryptically as he produced a key from his pocket and put it in the front door.

'I don't understand? Antonio?' She said as she followed him in.

The house was empty of people and furniture.

Antonio smiled and began to walk through the house.

'Antonio? Who's house is this? Why are we here?' She asked still confused.

'The guy said they have a few more viewings tomorrow but if we want it they would accept my offer on it' he looked nervously at her.

'You want to buy it?' She asked looking round.

'No. I want us to buy it. I want this to be our Home' he asked hopefully.

Sylvie didn't know what to say it was a beautiful house she was just taken off guard.

'Do you want to see the rest of the house?' He asked hopefully.

Sylvie's shock turned into a smile.

'Sure'

Antonio beamed and took her hand. He lead her through the 4 bedroomed house talking about ideas he had to change it and how they would have more space and the children would be closer to school.

'Well….what do you think?' He asked.

Sylvie took her arms and wrapped them around his neck.

'I never can say no to you' she smiled.

Antonio kissed her fiercely then pulled back smiling.

'Come on' he took her hand.

'Where are you taking me now' she giggled at his enthusiasm.

'You haven't seen the garden' he explained.

Antonio lead her out on the back porch but it was so dark she couldn't see the garden.

'One minute there's a light around here' Antonio jumped off the back steps and could be heard in the garden.

A few minutes passed and Sylvie wondered what he was doing.

'Antonio wouldn't the switch be attached to the house and not in the middle of the…'

She was cut off when all of a sudden the garden was lit up with hundreds of fairy lights. She looked around in awe of them until she noticed Antonio stood in the middle of the garden holding a single rose.

He outstretched his right hand to gesture for her to join him. She was beaming from ear to ear he was such a sweetheart.

He took hold of her hand kissed her gently on the lips and handed her the rose as she reached him.

'Do you like the house?' He asked softly.

'It's great' she smiled as she turned to look at it.

'I've had such a great day with you. You made today so special, taking me to where we had our first dates and now this. How can I say no to the house' she smiled back at him.

'I'm glad you can't say no. Hold that thought'

Sylvie frowned.

'When Laura left….I was really hurt. I thought that she was the love of my life. I thought that I could never give my heart to anyone again. Then I met you. Sylvie you have changed me, changed my life for the better. The kids love you and you love them but more importantly I love you and I'm pretty confident you love me' he smirked.

'You know I love you' she held his hand tighter.

'I know now that I have only been truly in love once in my life..and that's with you'

Antonio let go of Sylvie's hand as he took something from his pocket. He bent down on one knee and opened the box he was holding to reveal a simple diamond ring.

Sylvie was holding her breath and tears were starting to form in her eyes.

'Sylvie you're the only person I ever want to love. I'm a better person with you. I love you so much' he voice broke as his own tears were forming.

'I love you so much. Sylvie will you marry me?' He looked at her with so much love is his eyes.

Sylvie choked back a sob as the tears rolled freely down her face.

'Of course I will marry you' she giggled through tears.

Antonio jumped up picking her up and spun her around laughing when he stopped he kissed her softly at first but then deepened the kiss. Sylvie responded by putting her hands inside his jacket and snaking them up his back. He led her inside the house hardly breaking contact with her lips. The back door led into the kitchen where they bumped into the island. He continued to kiss her lips then down to her neck. Sylvie kicked off her shoes and slid down her jeans as Antonio pushed his jeans down to his ankles and sat on the stool at at island watching Sylvie self consciously trying to cover her ass with her top.

'Your beautiful' he said gruffly.

'You never have to hide your body from me' he outstretched his hand pulling her into his lap.

'I love you' she said softly putting her forehead against his as he guided himself in her.

He helped her move up and down on him causing delightful friction between her thighs. It wasn't long before they both reached their limits.

'Antonio!' She begged.

He held her ass tighter as he groaned and pumped inside her.

'Well...I think we have christened it so we definitely have to buy it' Antonio chuckled as he kissed his future wife.

Sorry that took so long to post. Seriously struggling for time atm but desperate to write so thank you for continuing to read. I will post a chapter about the firefighter muster next as suggested by one of my lovely readers. Hope you're all enjoying the Christmas season and excited for a new year reunion!