Danny and Lindsay were sat in the carriage. There was a comfortable silence between them, which neither of them wanted to break. When the horses started to enter central park, Lindsay smiled. She loved central park in the snow; she’d only seen it before in pictures and on TV, never been there herself. This experience was becoming more surreal by the moment. Only a few hours earlier she was wishing for her prince charming to collect her and whisk her away on her birthday. Now she has that. The carriage was drawing closer to the Christmas tree, which lit up the park, Lindsay’s eyes widened at the amazing sight. Danny was smiling too. For a while now, he had wanted to do something incredibly nice for Lindsay. When he found out it was her birthday, he took the opportunity. He sighed contently. Lindsay was bought out of her daydream when Danny sighed. Still, no one spoke. Lindsay moved her hand to Danny's and their fingers entwined. It was the smallest gesture but, to both of them, it meant the world. Lindsay rested her head on Danny’s shoulder and looked up at him.

“Thank you Danny. This is perfect”

“You deserve it Montana”

There was another moment of perfect silence.

“You liked the other part of my present then?”

“What other part?”

“The tiara, the shoes and the dress”

“These are from you?”

“Yeah. Who did you think they were from?”

“Stella”

“She bought you the necklace, I got the rest”

Lindsay kissed Danny softly on the lips.

“Its perfect Danny. This whole birthday is perfect. How did you know I’d be at work though?”

“I called Mac and asked if he could bring you in and give you a boring job. I know how much you hate analysing fibres and you always take a break, after an hour of so, to come outside. Stella knew you’d be coming out of the lift, she did the rest”

“You planned the whole thing?”

“Yeah. You mentioned the other day about someone having a fairytale birthday. It was a hint. You didn't know that I knew when your birthday was. When I knew you wanted a fairytale birthday I went straight to Macys and picked out the dress and shoes you so badly wanted the other day when we were there at a scene”

“And the tiara?”

“That was my idea. Every princess needs one”

“Well thank you, for everything”

“It was my pleasure”

The carriage stopped in front of a bandstand. Danny held out his hand.

“Come on” he urged.

Lindsay took his hand

“Where are we going?”

“Its a surprise”

He led her to the bandstand and sat her down.

“Lindsay, you remember that case a while back where I told you I might ask you to marry me?”

“Yes”

“Since then, I haven't stopped thinking about you. You are always on my mind and I cant live without you” Danny got down on one knee and pulled a small black box from his pocket “Lindsay Monroe, will you marry me?”

Lindsay was in shock. She couldn't speak for a few seconds, which made Danny nervous.

“Yes Danny, Of course I’ll marry you”

He took the ring and slid it onto Lindsay’s finger.

“Merry Christmas Monroe”

“Merry Christmas Messer”