Let's celebrate

Mary was the only Freshman that year to join the cross country team. She was the only new face and the only outsider. Stephen was a Junior, already acclimated to the team, but he thought this outsider was pretty cute. Mary felt the same and they soon became friends. After cycling through separate relationships, they started dating on October 21st, 2012.

It was the heat of summer and quarantine was in full swing. Trips to Maui had been cancelled, date nights called for take out, and the couch was the new movie theater. One day Stephen said "let's take a walk later tonight." Once things had cooled down, they set off around the River Park neighborhood. Sun had set soon after heading out and Mary suggested they turn back. As soon as she stepped into the house Mary heard Stephen lightly call her name. She turned to see him on one knee with a sapphire ring in his hands. Can you guess her response?