After Avi was through singing,  he sat his guitar down. Tim slowly walked toward him, cupping his hands on Avi's face.

"That was amazing." Tim said. "You have such a beautiful voice. I can't believe I had such a hard time getting you to sing at the bar."

Avi smiled shyly and shrugged his shoulders.

Tim leans over giving Avi a tender kiss.

"I love you so much." He whispers giving the city boy a couple of quick kisses before smashing his lips with a kiss full of passion and hunger. Avi moans into the kiss, wrapping his arms around Tim's neck and grabbing a hand full of his hair.

Someone cleared their throat causing the two to jump apart.

"Dad." Avi chuckled nervously.

Tim back away from Avi. Looking down at the floor, running a shaking hand through his hair. 'Holy crap! He just caught me trying to make out with his son. I'm dead meat.' Tim thought.

"I was just going to let you boys know that we have reservations at 8:00." Michael chuckled at Avi and Tim's red faces.

"Alright. Thanks dad." Avi said, walking over to a frozen Tim who was still staring at the floor. "I'm going to take a shower." He says giving Tim a kiss on the cheek then walks out. Tim nods and glances up at Michael.

Michael laughs as he puts an arm around Tim's shoulder. "It's alright, Tim. You can relax. I know you boys are in a loving relationship. I'm not as naive as Mrs. Kaplan."

"I should have been more respectful in your home though, Mr. Kaplan." Tim said softly.

"It's Michael. You boys are in love. I'd worry if I didn't see you guys stealing kisses every now and then." Michael smiled.

"Michael? Did you find them?" Shelley ask as she entered the basement.

"Yea, I found them. Avi's gone to take a quick shower." He told her.

"Uh, since we're alone. I'd like to ask you two something." Tim said nervously glancing between Shelley and Michael. They both sat down giving him their full attention.

"Umm... I know you don't know me very well. But I want you both to know that I love your son so much. He's my everything. Uh, I would like to ask you for your son's hand in marriage and your blessings." Tim nervously brushes his hair back.

Michael walks up to Tim, taking him by his shoulders. "Tim, when our son came home, he was miserable. The only time he smiled was when he thought about you. He told us how you treated him as if he were  a porcelain doll afraid that you might break him if you were too rough. Or how many times a day that you told him that you loved him. You have changed his life. I can see the happiness in his eyes when he looks at you."

"I don't have any money. I'm just a poor ole country boy. But I promise to make Avi as happy as I possibly can" Tim said.

"That's all we hope for, Tim, for Avi to be happy." Shelley said. "And from what we've seen, you make him very happy. And as for the money? Avi is a very, very wealthy young man."

Tim sighs and hangs his head.

"Yea, Yea. I know what you're thinking. You don't want to live off of Avi's money." Michael said. "I respect that, I really do. But Son, when I shook your hand, I could tell by the strong grip and the calluses on your hands that you have worked hard your entire life. You have the opportunity to enjoy your life now. Life is too short, Tim. Enjoy it while you can. Now back to your question, we would be more than happy for you to marry our son. And yes, you do have our blessing."

"Thank-you. Thank-you both, so much." Tim smiles as he hugs them both.

"Now, let me ask you something, do you have an engagement ring yet?" Michael ask.

"No, not yet." Tim said hanging his head. The Kaplan's read between the lines and knew he probably didn't have the money for one.

"Would you allow me to give you a ring to give to my son for an engagement ring? Now I know it's normally not done that way. But I have a ring that has been passed down, and I think it would be perfect for an engagement ring. Avi doesn't know about the ring so you can tell him if you want. But it would mean a lot to me if YOU were the one to give it to him." Michael said.

Tim sighs and nods, knowing he didn't have the money for an engagement ring.

"Shelley, you keep Avi busy. Tim, I'll be right back." Michael said as he left the basement. A few minutes later Michael returned, handing Tim a ring box. Tim opened the box.

"Oh. My. God." Was the only words that Tim could get to come out, as he stared at the most beautiful ring he had ever seen in his life.

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I got a little long winded on this chapter but I hope you enjoy it.

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