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“Will you marry me, Emma Swan?”
She looked around the restaurant. Her parents were smiling; Mary Margaret had tears welling up. Ruby looked shocked, as did most of Granny’s. Almost the whole town had congregated after the Halloween festival. The diner was adorned in cobwebs and pumpkin cutouts and lit with candles. She was with her whole family, stuffed in their booth, eating pumpkin pie and drinking warm cider. Henry was looking at her, shocked.
Emma’s heart pounded in her chest. She needed time to think. Everyone was staring at her. The whole town had eyes on her, waiting for her answer. How much time had passed? It must have been a few minutes at least. The bustle of the diner had fallen away and stopped completely. They were waiting. Who wouldn’t say yes? This is what everyone wants.Things were good and simple. Why complicate them?
“Well, are you going to say yes?” Hook asked, still on his knees.
“Yeah,” she said quietly. Emma felt out of breath. The diner roared in applause and cheers.