"I.. I was going to wait until after to do this, but I'm not sure that I can wait any longer."
He got to his feet and then dropped down so he was on one knee. He pulled the box with the ring from his pocket, his hands shaking.
"Trixie... You are the most amazing person I have ever met. I want to spend my life with you, if you'll have me. Trixie Franklin, will you marry me?" he asked, opening the box, revealing the ring.