It was a happy Easter, Rick decided, watching the day wind down. With the exception of Ricky, who was watching a baseball game on TV with his father, all the kids were asleep in the guest room. His mother was putting the leftover ham and fish in doggie bags in the fridge, Linda was cleaning up the candy and egg remains in the patio and Oscar and Rudy and Rob and Father Nick were popping beers and exchanging fish stories.

And Laurie was in his arms, snuggled up against him, where she belonged. Mike had taken up residence at his feet, looking up and yawning at him every now and then, as if to assure himself his master was back.

He felt a hand on his shoulder, then looked up at his tall son, reveling in the sight of how much he had grown up.

"Hey, Pop, how do you feel?"

"Good, Robbie. Rudy says I'm healing well, and well…" he looked down into Laurie's face, "tell him, sweetheart."

"We have another beginning, honey." She told Robbie, leaning against Rick's arm. "Your father got his memory back, and I got to woo him all over again!"

Rick stared at her, "Woo me?" Robbie started laughing as his mother giggled.

"Well, I did find you the first time, and I made it very hard for you to forget me..oh, Rick don't!" she squealed as he tickled her. Mike got up and barked, wanting to join in the fun.

"Sorry, Mom, but I think Pop liked getting to know you all over again." Robbie snickered, then Robin came out of the guest room holding little Peter.

"Rob, do you having any extra diapers, I forgot to bring an extra pack."

"Sure, come on and let me change my nephew." He volunteered, bending down and hugging his parents.

Robin waited until he straightened up, then smiled and said, "My turn." embracing them both.

As their children left the room, Laurie put her arm around Rick and whispered. "I love you, you give me such happy memories. Our children being here and you holding me safe in your arms, this is all I ever want. I'll never forget that you fell in love with me again. In fact," she looked down for a moment, then gazed up at him with tear-filled eyes, "I know something now that I only guessed at before. You still want to keep the agency open part-time, don't you?"

Rick looked in her face, then nodded, his heart so full of emotion.

He took her hand and kissed it, quietly saying, "You know me too well, Laurie, you're in my heart, and in my soul. I do miss the office, and so does A.J.. But, no matter what happens, I love you more than anything."

"My dear heart, I just want you to be happy." She murmured, beaming up at him then nuzzling his neck with soft kisses. Rick groaned.

"Sweetheart, what I want is you, and I don't think I want the children or Dad walking in on us." He said, then stood up and took her by the hand.

Laurie smiled. "I don't either, love. I think my Easter bunny needs to make a private visit." She teased.

"Yes, darlin'" he grinned, as he helped her up and started to lead her to their room.

Just then A.J. and Ricky came into the living room. "Auntie Laurie, can we go for a ride?" Ricky asked, hugging her.

Laurie hesitated, her eyes going to her husband's face, then she beamed as he growled, "Well, I guess the Easter Bunny can come back, come on, sweetheart, I'll hitch up the wagon."

"Wagon, oh, Rick, that's perfect! Let's drive over by the hills!" she replied, first hugging Ricky then throwing her arms around his namesake.

"Thank you, my dearest." She murmured, then giggled as Rick swung her around.

"Okay, A.J., you get the guys, darlin', you gather up the women and kids and I'll make sure the cake is packed all right." He declared, setting her down.

Minutes later the whole party was settled on a patch of meadow a mile from the ranch, feasting on marshmallow "Rabbit" cake. Rick surreptitiously produced an egg from his pocket, only to see his wife rummage in her basket, then pull out a colored plastic container.

Making sure everyone's attention was distracted, he waited until she had hidden the egg in her hand, then said, "Come on, sweetheart." He stood up, then led her a short distance away under a tree.

Helping her to sit down, he then took her hand in his. "Laurie, close your eyes for a surprise, sweetheart."

"Rick, what...oh all right." she smiledas he placed theplastic container in her palm,then then whispered, "Okay, open your eyes, princess. As she did, her eyes widened as she saw the green plastic egg.

"Darling ,what is it?" she gazed at him as he said "Open it, sweetheart."

Laurie grinned, then brought her hand forward and put a blue egg in his palm.

"Turnabout's fair play." She replied, grinning.

Rick shook his head playfully. "You first, angel."

As she opened it ,a small velvet box popped out, then Rick took it and opened it to show a jewel-encrusted band with amethyst crystals in the shape of forget-me-nots inset in the silver band.

Laurie's eyes glowed as she read the inscription "Forever yours, in my heart and in my mind. Love, Rick."

"Oh my love, it's beautiful!" she sniffed, then he slipped it on her ring finger just above her wedding rings.

"I love you, Laurie. You are my miracle, I got to fall in love with you all. Be mine forever."

"I will and I love you too." She whispered tenderly, then watched his face as he popped it open his egg to show a similar cloth-covered box.

"Darlin'…." He started, then saw a gold band with tiny colored crystals forming an R and L entwined. Astounded by their shared gift to each other, he teared up at the inscription in his ring.

"Forever I Do, Now And Always Yours, Love, Laurie."

"Rick, you are my prince. I want to live the rest of my life with you and never spend another night apart." Laurie told him, then sealed her words with a kiss.

As they both broke apart for air, he managed to ask, "put it on for me, angel."

Happiness filled her eyes as she slipped the band on his finger. "With this ring, I thee wed."

Suddenly clapping sounded around them, then husband and wife looked up to see their family and friends around them.

Father Nick stepped forward, pretending to frown. "All right, if you two want to do this again, let's do it right!"

Rick chuckled then got up and lifted Laurie to her feet.

"All right, Nick. Ready, sweetheart?"

Shyly she nodded, then gave him her hand. Once again Father Nick asked, "Do you, Rick Simon, pledge yourself to Laurie Simon?"

"I do."

"Do you, Laurie Simon, pledge yourself to Rick Simon?"

"I do."

Before he could say anything else, Rick took his wife's face in his hands and kissed her.

"Alright, since you don't take directions well,…" the priest laughed, then announced, "I now pronounce you husband and wife, again!"

At that Laurie's arms went around Rick., then their friends clapped again.

"Come on, you two, save it for the honeymoon!" A.J. catcalled, then Linda poked him as Ricky covered his eyes and went "Eweeeeew!"

Breaking apart, Rick huffed, "Good idea, little brother, come on, let's get home, sweetheart!"

He picked her up as she laughed, then carried her to the wagon and put her on the front seat.

When everyone was on board, Oscar elbowed his way to sit between them, then insisted on taking the reins.

"You and Laurie just sit there, I'll drive." He smirked, as Rick groaned. "Dad…"

Joking and teasing, the party came back to the ranch, then Oscar shooed the lovebirds inside, telling them,

"Go on, you can honeymoon until dinner!"

As they approached their room, Rick picked Laurie up again, saying, "We've only got until sundown, Mrs. Simon, let's make the most of it!" " "Yes, Mr. Simon." She giggled as she put her arms around his neck, kissing him as he kicked the door closed behind them.

A.J. and Linda looked at each other, then laughed as Ricky whined, "I wanted Uncle Rick to play with me!"

A.J. grinned. "Never mind, son. Someday you'll understand that when it comes to your Auntie, she gets to play with him first!".