But my heart just wasn't in it. I didn't want to be bothered. I looked at my watch and remember that I needed to go to the bank to get the rent money....It was nice out so maybe a walk would do me well. I grabbed my house keys and left out.As I walked down the sidewalk, I pondered why men do the things they do. Maybe men weren't meant to be monogamous. Maybe we were meant to conquer as many women as we could and procreate. That sounded pretty old school to me though. And after a while, it would. She put her head on my chest and held me tightly."I love you for taking Brenda into our life. If our first child is a boy we should name him Dan. If it's a girl we can name her Abby. Is that alright with you?"I couldn't answer her and just hugged her tight. As I was holding her Brenda walked into the kitchen and joined us in a family hug. I was worried about the path that we were taking but, at the same time, I felt that I was the luckiest man on earth. Here I had two of the most beautiful. I found him,instead, reading at the dining room table, while seated with properposture."Any problems yet Vicky? I asked."No Mam, seems pretty straight forward." That's three," I remarked.He looked up, thought a second, then muttered, "Shit!" before standingand saying, "Sorry Mam." That's four. Your muttering aloud is what got you in this predicamentin the first place. A lady's maid does not curse!" Yes Mam, er no Mam," he replied. At that time the doorbell rang. Ithought he was going to try and. .. Well, upon my return here last night, I determined that the indeterminable wait of a long engagement was not for me and I decided to throw caution to the winds. I am therefore going to ask Mademoiselle Daae to marry me ... tonight."I spent my day making all of the necessary arrangements for the services, and now need to tend to the final preparations here. Please place fresh linens on my bed and be sure that the room is immaculate. A florist should arrive any time now and I would like you.