got engaged. As a gay man, I wasn’t sure I’d ever say those words. But last Sunday, I asked the most wonderful man I’ve ever met to marry me, and he said yes. And tonight, I’d like you to meet him.”
I paused to let those words sink in then cut my eyes to Sean. Ryan shoved him forward into the spotlights. The silence in the studio was palpable as everyone looked between the two of us wide-eyed and slack-jawed.
Surprise.
“This is Sean. As some of you might already know, he’s a detective with the Chicago Police Department, and just recently he stepped into the role of my bodyguard. But what you don’t know is that I’ve known Sean for years. Ever since I was in elementary school. We grew up right under each other’s noses, but it wasn’t until I almost lost him that I realized exactly what I’d been missing.”
Sean’s stunned expression was locked on me as I slowly got to my feet.
“A hometown boy who loves fishing, frogs, the Chicago Bulls, and his brothers, Sean is up for just about anything unless it involves sushi or a black tie. But no one’s perfect, right?”
The crew chuckled as I walked around my desk and made my way over to Sean.
“We are opposites in every way that’s possible, but that’s what’s going to make life interesting, and I am beyond thrilled that he agreed to be my husband.”
I took Sean’s hand, and he shook his head as though he thought I’d gone mad. But the love in his eyes told me he wasn’t upset in the slightest.
I looked back to the camera, where Mikey signaled me for the closing, and smiled. “From my family here at ENN, to yours out there watching at home, I hope you all have a safe and wonderful night. I’m Alexander Thorne. Thank you for joining us here at Global News.”
As the light on the camera switched to red, the spotlights shut off and the studio lights flooded the room. The crew broke out in raucous applause, and when Bailey, Henri, and Kieran stepped through the cheering crowd, Sean aimed accusatory eyes my way.
“You planned all of this.”
I grinned. “Well, if we’re going to make the news, I’m going to give them a headline worth writing about.”
Sean wrapped his arm around my shoulders and planted a kiss on my cheek. The sound of a champagne cork echoed around the room. We looked over to see Marcus holding up a bottle and two glasses.
“To the happy couple,” he called out. “May the rest of your lives run as smoothly as tonight’s broadcast did. Congratulations, Angela, you’re hired. To everyone else, there’s more of this waiting out in the newsroom.”
As everyone filed out of the studio, Sean turned me in his arms and brushed a kiss across my lips. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
Sean grinned, arrogant as ever. “Yeah, I kinda got that when you told millions of viewers.”
“Are you mad?”
He shook his head. “Mad? Are you kidding? The sexiest news anchor in America just announced he’s marrying me. I’m just hoping Ryan will get me a copy of that. You know, so I can remind you anytime I feel under-appreciated.”
“Is that right?” I chuckled and took his hand in mine as we headed for the studio door to join the others. “I’ll just have to make sure I appreciate you as often as possible, then, won’t I.”
Sean let out a low groan, and when we reached the door, he stopped me. “Think we could make a break for it?”
“What did you have in mind?”
“You, me, and a little place that only we know about.”
I smiled and tugged him toward the opposite door. “Will there be Pop-Tarts?”
“And a couple of frogs, I’m sure.”
That sounded as close to perfect as life could possibly get, and as we slipped out into the summer night, we went in search of stars and forever, knowing exactly where to go to find them.
Thank You
Thank you so much for reading the Prime Time Series. I hope you enjoyed watching Sean and Xander fall in love as much as I did over the past few months.
They have truly helped me get through 2020, and I will forever be thankful to you and them for that!
Until the next journey we take together, stay well!
Xx Ella
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