Page 64 of Beating Heart

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You’re just a grumpy dickhead.

Hayes

Truth. And I like it that way.

King

Well, I was the ultimate playboy, and I fell hard and fast for my girl. So, never say never.

Hayes

How about you stop talking about my sister on the group thread.

King

Speaking of your sister, I need everyone’s help. I want to propose, but it needs to be grand. Big. Memorable.

River

Proposal by sticky note?

Romeo

Those sticky notes did work out for you, but he wants something big. King, how about you take her out on the boat?

King

Too basic.

Take her horseback riding somewhere overlooking the water.

King

Sorry. I just fell asleep. Way too boring.

Hayes

She loves that shit you do with your whole dandelion shtick. Take her out to that field full of allergens out by Demi’s parents’ ranch and propose to her there. You two can make all sorts of sappy wishes on those weeds.

King

Hayes? Did someone kidnap you and steal your phone? This is what I’m talking about. I’ll take her to the dandelion field, send her on a scavenger hunt, and then have one of those planes fly overhead and write the words: “Will you marry me, Dandelion?” in the sky. Followed by champagne out in the field. Maybe a little sexy time so that I make it memorable.

Hayes

I’m going to beat the shit out of you when I see you next.

Romeo

River

Dude has a death wish. Everything else sounds good. Slightly over the top, but it’s very… you.

Agreed. I’ve got to go.

Romeo

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