Back in California, Charley and Modo went for a walk around the property. They talked about how Tony was very disrespectful of his biological parents.

"I still don't feel right about legally adopting Anthony, Modo."

He looked at his wife and nodded. "I don't either, honey. He's a Maverick only on paper. He'll always be a Thornboy by blood, whether he likes it or not. Michelle was working to put food on the table, clothing on his back and a roof over his head. She didn't want to leave, but she had no choice."

"I know, but to push his father and grandma out of his life…?"

"You didn't see his face when he came back into the house with Tyrone. He took his mom off to the side and told her what Anthony said and from what I heard, she started crying. They were in Throttle's room for quite a while."

"I heard you ripping Mike a new one then later apologizing after I ripped into you. I'm sorry I did, but she's my best friend, Modo."

"I know she is. I'm actually glad that you put me in my place."

Charley looked shocked. "Wait,..you are?"

"Of course I am. I shouldn't have tore into Michelle like that. She's my dear friend. I could have lost her friendship. I also didn't want you to resent me for tearing into her."

"What makes you think I would resent you, honey? Sometimes she needs someone to tear into her so she can see what she has done wrong and make it right."

"That's some very odd logic you just presented me with."

"I didn't mean to confuse you, Modo."

Modo smiled. "You didn't really confuse me…ok, yeah you did, but that's ok."

"So, what's with Marcus and Krystal? And why didn't Vinnie ever tell us he had a brother?"

"Maybe Marcus left home before Vinnie was born and was probably never told he had an older brother."

"What about Krystal? She's Stoker's daughter. Gonna tell me he didn't know he had a daughter?"

"Maybe he didn't know. No matter the species, men are just as complexed as women are."

"Keep telling yourself that, sweetheart. No man has ever been able to understand women. Trust me."
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Marcus and Krystal decided to go for a ride up the mountain to see what's there and maybe spend the day just enjoying the scenery.

They got on Marcus' bike and headed out. Once they were down the driveway, Marcus turned right and headed down the road. He had no idea how long the road is or how many twists and turns there are going up.

Michelle has driven up and over that road and it scared the hell out of her cause it eventually turns into a one lane road and back in the day when her parents were still alive, her dad taught her how to drive. If it hadn't been for her dad, she would still be getting rides with people or taking the bus.

Sometimes she wishes her parents were still alive, but she's also afraid that with her new look, they might try to shoot her and everyone who's at the house. She would hope that they would recognize her face and know it was their daughter, if they were still alive. Michelle misses her parents and her brother dearly.
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Marcus and Krystal finally made it to the top of the mountain and noticed it had snow on it. They weren't dressed for snow, but got off the bike and hung their helmets on the handlebars. It was a good thing they had boots on when they started walking into the snow.

Marcus planned to propose to Krystal after having some fun in the snow. They were skeptic at first but after picking up a handful of it and throwing it at his girlfriend, Marcus found out that its fun to play with. Krystal turned around after getting hit with a small snowball in the back of the head. He had thrown it lightly so he wouldn't hurt her.

Krystal grabbed 2 big handfuls of snow, balled it up and threw it at Marcus. They were having a great time in the snow. Krystal had no idea what Marcus has planned for after the snowball fight.
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By the early evening, Marcus had decided to pull the ring box out of his pocket and got down on one knee. He opened the box and started spilling his heart out to Krystal.

"Krystal, honey. We've been together for a long time and you've been by my side since the first time we met. You took this shy mouse out of his shell and made me who I am today. You helped me look for my brother, Vinnie only to find out he was dead. You helped me through my grief numerous times. So, I want to know if you, Krystal, will you make me the happiest mouse alive and be my wife?"

Krystal stood there and started crying. She was speechless. Marcus took the ring out of the box and slid it on her left ring finger, then kissed the top of her hand. Marcus stood up and wiped the tears from her face.

Krystal wrapped her arms around Marcus' neck and whispered into his ear, "yes."

Marcus put his hands around her slender waist and picked her up. He swung her around in complete circle before putting her back down on her feet. He kissed her passionately not long after. He was so happy that she said yes.
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Chicago. Rimfire had just finished making dinner for Christina. A very nice, romantic dinner. He planned to propose to her after dinner.

Rimfire went to his room to change before Christina came home from work. He was hoping everything turns out the way he wants it to.

After he finished getting changed, Christina had just walked into their place. She noticed the table was set nice and candles lit on the table.

"Rimfire?"

"I'll be right out, babe."

Christina sat down on the sofa and waited for Rimfire to come out of his room. They still had separate rooms even though they are dating. Its what his uncle wanted him to continue to do 'til they get married.

Rimfire walked out of his room in a tuxedo. Head to toe. Christina turned around when Rimfire walked into the living room.

Christina whistled. She couldn't believe how nice Rimfire cleans up. She stood up and walked over to him. She went to hug him, but he kept her at arms-length. He didn't want his tux to get dirty.

"What gives, Rimfire?"

"I don't want this dirty. Its my uncle's tux. He'd skin me alive if he saw any dirt or grease on it. I'd like you to go take a shower to relax then get something nice on. I want this to be a special night."

Christina nodded and headed for the bathroom to take a shower, then get changed into something nice for tonight.

Christina emerged 2 hrs. later in a beautiful red dress. Rimfire had no idea she had that. Christina had gone shopping with the girls a while back before everyone moved away. She had been waiting to wear it for a special occasion.
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2 ½ hrs. after they were done with dinner, Rimfire pulled out a ring box, got down on one knee and opened the box. His grandmother gave Rimfire her wedding ring since his grandfather had passed away yrs. ago. Meredith insisted that Rimfire take the ring and propose to Christina. So, he took the ring from his grandmother, box and all, and held on to it 'til he was ready to propose to Christina.