The next morning, Dakota awoke to the smell of delicious food, the view of vibrant flowers, the sound of Dulcie saying, "I love you, Kota," and the sensual, deep kiss of Jamie.

"Mmmm," she moaned. "What a perfect way to wake up!" She kissed Jamie once more before pulling Dulcie over for a hug and kissing the tot on her cheek. "I love you too, Dulcie," she replied to the young child. "What's this," she turned her head to find a small table on the bed beside her and Dulcie with a vase of freshly cut flowers, a plate with bacon, blueberry pancakes, eggs, and toast on it, and a cup of hot tea. "Did you do this," she asked Jamie.

He just smiled sheepishly back at her. "I hope you like it," he offered.

"I love it! All of my favorites," she exclaimed. "This is so thoughtful of you!"

Jamie kissed her on the top of her forehead. "Only the best for the love of my life," he responded. "I've got to run and make a few phone calls. I'll be back before you're finished eating to draw you a nice, relaxing bubble bath. Don't get out of bed until I return," he requested.

Dakota devoured her delicious breakfast, giving Dulcie small bites here and there. The tot loved pancakes and eggs! She made a funny face at the blueberries at first, though she took to them almost immediately as a duck to water and was soon eating as much as her little mouth would hold.

Jamie returned back before they finished, as promised. "Somebody worked up an appetite," he observed, looking at the almost empty plate.

"I believe they sent you home with a disguised piggy and told you it was a baby," Dakota replied. "This little one has her daddy's appetite!" She laughed as Dulcie looked up at her with a confusion expression.

"That's my girl," Jamie commented in his thick Irish accent, beaming proudly.

"I done," Dulcie babbled, putting her little arms around Dakota's waist.

Jamie laughed and turned his attention back to Dakota. "Why don't you find a suitable programme on the telly for Dulcie while I go draw that bath," Jamie winked at her.

Dakota found the remote and turned on the large, flatscreen hdtv hanging on the wall in front of the bed. She found a children"s program that Dulcie quickly indulged in.

Jamie appeared in the bathroom doorway and motioned for Dakota to come to him. She looked over at Dulcie whose eyes didn't stray from the television. She got up and walked over where he led her in and shut the door behind them.

Jamie seductively pulled her nightgown over her head and pulled her face to his. "Gosh, how I love you," he whispered, and then kissed her hard.

She moaned into his kiss and let her body relax against him.

Jamie pulled away. "I can't get you turned on right now," he said under his breath, mostly to himself but loud enough for her to hear. "Get in and relax, baby. I'll be back in just a bit." He slowly turned and walked out of the bathroom, closing the door behind him.

Dakota wondered what he had planned. She stepped into the deliciously hot bubble bath and breathed in deeply, enjoying the floral oils and bath salts Jamie had put in. She lost track of how long she had been relaxing in the giant marble tub when Jamie walked back in.

"How do you feel," he asked. He knew this was just the thing she needed before sharing what all he had planned.

"Mmmmm, amazing," she moaned, "You certainly know how to pamper a girl!"

Jamie grinned and planted a quick kiss on her lips. "Sit up a little," he ordered. Dakota obeyed and he began washing her hair.

Once he had bathed her completely, Jamie held a hand out to Dakota and helped her into a large, comfy bathrobe. He then led her out to the bedroom where Dulcie was still enjoying her cartoons. "So what is all this about? Why is today so important," Dakota finally asked him. Just then she heard someone at the front door.

"Let's go out here and I'll explain," Jamie said, grabbing Dakota's hand and pulling her into the living room.

"Wait...I can't be seen like this. I'm not dressed...Who's at the door? Jamie!"

Jamie kept a firm grip on her hand, ignoring her. He opened the front door to reveal a lady dressed up and holding a large black bag. "Good morning, Linda, please feel free to set up in the bathroom. I haven't told Dakota yet so please give us a moment," he greeted the tall, slender brunette, pointing the way towards the hall bathroom.

Linda headed back to get set up while Jamie took Dakota over to the couch. "What is going on," Dakota asked, a little more frustrated now.

Jamie sat down on the coffee table in front of her. "Well, I wanted to wait until the very last moment possible to surprise you with this but I don't think either one of us can hold out any longer, especially if I want you to cooperate and be surprised. Dakota," he took her hands into his, "I want to marry you. Today." Jamie looked up into her confused eyes.

"But how? Jamie, I can't marry you today," a very shocked Dakota replied.

"Have you changed your mind," Jamie asked worriedly, searching her eyes.

"No! Of course I want to marry you but we haven't gotten anything planned. We can't just do this on the spur of the moment! Our families and fans would be devastated if we just eloped...." Dakota rambled and looked everywhere but at Jamie.

Jamie grabbed her shoulders and interrupted her, "Dakota, sweetheart, calm down! It's already taken care of."

"What? What is," she asked, looking back into his eyes.

"Everything. All you have to do is say yes....and maybe 'I do' after walking down the aisle."

"Huh?"

Jamie grinned and decided to explain. "Do you remember when I left you to rest that day after the accident?"

"Yes," she answered, slightly calmer now.

"Well, I thought it would be nice to surprise you with a wedding while we are here, so that was what I was doing during that time. See, I found your book in the top of your closet in your apartment. The giant leather one with all of your dream wedding details. I took every single thing from that and turned it into a reality. Everything is waiting for you," he explained.

Dakota's eyes lit up, "Really?"

"Yep. I went and picked out a ring the day I met you but once I saw the wedding band you wanted, I gave the ring to you when I proposed. The ring you choose will be your wedding ring. Samina's friend said she could make the cake you wanted. I gave her the design. You mentioned you wanted a beach wedding and I thought it would give me mum a better view from Heaven, so everything is currently being set up ocean front, and everything is in the exact colors you choose. I even found your dress. Linda is here to do your hair first, though." Jamie looked at Dakota, who was speechless. She clearly hadn't caught on to anything. "Are you okay? You haven't spoke for awhile. Is this okay," he asked.

"Of course! But what about Celina? I promised her we would be home tomorrow..."

At that moment, the front door opened. "Hi Dakota," Celina greeted excitedly.

"Surprise! You said you wanted her to be your maid of honor. Your sister is here as your bridesmaids along with my sisters, Dulcie is the flower girl, your brother and some of me mates are here to be my best men, and Zep is the ring bearer. Just as you wanted. Millie dropped Dulcie with us early so she could also help plan so you wouldn't find out. She and our families are all here as well. You said you wanted both Don and Antonio to walk you down the aisle and they both said they'd be honored to," Jamie added, smiling at Dakota's beaming face. "Are you okay with this because we can still call the whole thing off if you want."

"Are you kidding?! Jamie....I have no words. You did all of this for me? It's like a dream come true! You took all of the stress out of it and made it absolutely perfect. I have no idea how to thank you," Dakota answered, still not quite believing what all was coming out of Jamie's mouth.

"Just say you'll be my wife and stay by my side until the day we die," Jamie requested.

"That I can do. There's no one else I'd rather spend the rest of my life with," Dakota agreed.