The Proposal Katie knew something was up when Lucas suggested a fancy dinner. She and her coworker immediately launched into “proposal watch”—analyzing every move, every word, every outfit choice like seasoned detectives. She got all dressed up, met Lucas at her grandma’s house, and spent the entire dinner anxiously waiting for the moment. But as they walked out of the restaurant, ring-less, her heart sank faster than when the dessert menu arrived. Trying (and failing) to play it cool, she told Lucas, “I really thought you were going to propose tonight.” His response? A very reassuring: “It’s cold outside.” They drove back separately, and Katie was convinced she was going to spend the night dramatically sulking on the couch. Still upset, she walked through the front door… And there he was. In the entryway. On one knee. Cue the happy tears, the YES, and the realization that the proposal was perfectly unexpected and totally them—a little dramatic, a little hilarious, and full of love.