A/N: Songfic! This came to me today when Rach and I were texting back and forth over what songfics we could do! The Judds! Yay! R&R Sweeties! XO, KJ

Disclaimer: Only my overactive imagination belongs to me!

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I place the bouquet of lilies next to the marble stone. Serena Kay Benson is carved out in block letters across the front, with her birth date and the date she died carved in beneath it.

"Hi Mom," I whisper, tears building in my eyes. I place my hand on top of the cool marble, the sun glinting off my engagement ring. "He asked me. Elliot asked me to marry him, Mom," I say with a smile. "He asked me to marry him and I said yes. I can't even explain how happy he makes me. You know how hard it is for me to trust men. After… everything. Elliot… he makes me feel safe. Like I never have to worry about anything again. Like all the bad things in the world and all the bad things in my past don't matter. He's not like my father. He's kind… and good… and sweet… and he'd never hurt me. You'd love him, Mom. And I know he'd love you. He says he does love you. For bringing me to him. Isn't that the best thing you've ever heard, Mom? But you knew, didn't you? You knew he was the one for me."

Mama, I found someone
Like you said would come along
He's a sight, so unlike
Any man I've known
I was afraid to let him in
'Cause I'm not the trustin' kind
But now I'm convinced
That he's heaven sent
And must be out of his mind

I continue, talking to my Mom like she's right there with me, instead of in my heart watching over me. "He's so… just nuts about me, Mom. I can't believe someone could love me this much. I never… never knew there was someone out there for me like him. He's just… amazing. I love him so much. I made him work for it though. I didn't trust him at first. Didn't think his intentions were honorable. But then… it's Elliot, Mom. When has he been anything but honorable?"

Mama, he's crazy
Crazy over me
And in MY life is where he says
He always wants to be
I've never been so LOVED
He beats all I've ever seen
Mama, he's crazy
He's crazy over me

"I know you said I should watch my step with men. That they're heartbreakers. Elliot's not like that, Mom. He'd never break my heart. He asks me how lucky he got to have me! Can you imagine? He thinks he's the lucky one. But I know the truth, Mom. It's me. I'm the lucky one to have him in my life. After… what my father did to you… I could never imagine trusting a man as much as I trust Elliot. He's saved my life. A million times metaphorically, but also literally. He's my knight in shining armor, Mom. But you already know all of this don't you? You brought him to me."

And, Mama, you've always said,
"Better look before you leap"
Maybe so, but here I go
Lettin' my heart lead me.
He thinks I hung the moon and stars
I think he's a livin' dream
Well, there are men
But ones like him
Are few and far between

"I know he's the last of a dying breed. There aren't many like him anymore. That's another reason why I said yes when he asked me to marry him. Besides that I'm crazy about him. And his kids. I'm going to be a step-mom. I have a 23 year old step-daughter! And a 21 year old step-daughter! And twins! They're 19. I'm going from being just me to being a mom of four. And then maybe… maybe some more. Maybe you could be a grandma, Mom. I could tell my babies about how their Grandma is an angel that watches over them. Who watches over them and guides them toward the right path. I know things weren't good between us. But I know you'll watch over them. How you watch over me. I love you, Mom. Thank you. Thank you for Elliot."

Mama, he's crazy
Crazy over me
And in MY life is where he says
He always wants to be
I've never been so LOVED
He beats all I've ever seen
Mama, he's crazy
He's crazy over me

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A/N: Super short I know, but I thought it was a cute idea! R&R! XO, Kinsey J