Three months later, Nick and Brian were in a jewelry store. It was two days before Nick's 21st birthday. Nick was excited about his birthday and he was making a plan.
"Do you think she will like it?"
"It's from you, Nick, she will love it,"
"Bri can you believe I'm going to do this?"
"Well I hadn't thought about it, but now that I do it makes perfect sense. I'm happy for you little buddy."
"Brian why do you still call me that?"
"Because you're still my Frack."
"Frick can I ask a favor?"
"Sure."
"Will you hang on to this? I don't want Kat finding it until my birthday."
"Yep."
"Thanks. Now I just have to come up with a reason to come over to your place on my birthday and get it."
"Why don't I come over and get you for some B-ball? That way I can bring it to you and we can play a game."
"Cool."
As they left the store Brian was feeling pretty happy with himself. He had promised to get Nick out of the house so Kat could set everything up for his birthday. This way he killed two birds with one stone.
The morning of Nick's birthday, his family called. He was sad they weren't there to celebrate, but they had all been there three weeks earlier. Kevin was still in Kentucky with his family since they didn't go back into the studio until the first of February and Howie was in Toronto with Connie visiting her folks. AJ had treated his mom and grandparents to a cruise for the holidays.
Brian and Debbie had invited their families to Florida just like Nick and Katrina had done. Since most everyone was scattered, Nick said he wanted to go out to dinner then spend the rest of the evening celebrating with her.
Brian came by at 12:30 and got Nick. Nick didn't notice Katrina was rushing them out the door, because he was too preoccupied with his own plans for the evening. As soon as, Brian and Nick were out of sight. Debbie, Connie, and Tonya pulled up in front of the house. Katrina hurried them in.
"Thanks for helping," greeted Kat once they were inside.
"Sure thing Kat. Howie and AJ should be here any minute with the balloons and the cake," stated Connie.
"And Kevin is going to the airport to get your parents. The Carter's got here last night right?"
"Yes. Tonya thanks so much to you and Brian for letting them stay with you guys."
Tonya said, "Of course! Now missy put us to work."
"OK," replied Kat.
The four women went to work on turning the house into party central. Luckily it wasn't too cold outside. They were going to grill out. They were turning Nick's studio into a room for dancing. After all it did have a killer sound system. They other main rooms served their usual purposes. While preparing everything Kat was also taking pictures. She got a great shot of Howie and AJ pulling up in AJ's Mercedes. The balloons had almost taken over the car. Howie couldn't even get out on his own, between the balloons that kept surrounding him and the cake on his lap. He was afraid that if he attempted to get out of the car he would drop the cake! Once they got the guys, cake, and balloons safely inside, Kevin showed up with the families in tow. After the hugs were passed out, Dana with Jane's help shooed her daughter into the bedroom to get ready. They knew Brian would be calling soon to signal he was bringing Nick home. Sure enough he called while Kat was in the shower. She was ready by the time Brian pulled up in front of the house.
"Ya want to come in," asked Nick.
"Nah I'm going to head home. Well doesn't Kat look pretty," said Brian.
Nick looked. Kat was walking across the front yard. She had on a red dress. It was simple, but hugged her curves in the best way. Nick got out of the car.
"Hey baby. You look beautiful," said Nick as he attempted to hug her.
"Nickolas Gene Carter don't put your sweaty body against my new dress. You will have to shower before you get a hug. I don't care if it is your birthday."
"Aww Kitten," pouted Nick.
"Nope," she said. "Now let's get you showered."
"Oh that note I'm leaving," chuckled Brian. "Happy birthday Frack. Have fun tonight."
"Thanks Frick."
As Brian drove off, Kat said, "Nicky I need to you to do something before we go in."
"You want me to hug you after all."
"No…I need to blindfold you."
"What? Why?"
"Well I have something special planned for us tonight. I don't want to go out to dinner. I want to stay in. I've set up everything and I don't want you to see until after you've showered. Please," she pleaded, giving her best puppy dog eyes.
"Alright. Just don't walk me into any walls."
"I promise baby."
She tied the blindfold into place and led him into the house. They passed the livingroom where everyone was holding their breath. Kat got him into the bedroom and took off the blindfold. She directed him to the shower. She laid out his clothes. While he was showering, Brian pulled back up in front of the house. He had just driven around the block. BJ let him in and he went to guest bathroom to shower. He was in the livingroom with everyone when they heard Kat and Nick coming down the hall. They watched as the couple came in the room. Nick stopped and did a double take. Katrina whispered surprise. Everyone in the room immediately jumped him.
Later as he finished opening his presents he said, "Thank you so much everyone. I can't believe you are all here."
"Bet you can't believe Kat walked you right past all of us when you came in," said Aaron.
"No AC I can't, but my Kat is sneaky that way."
"And don't you forget it," added Kat. "Now baby what do you want to do?"
"Well Kat there is something I want to do. It's something I had already planned on doing."
"What's that," asked a curious Katrina as Nick moved her into the chair he had been in and got done on his knee in front of her.
"First, thanks for doing this for me. Secondly, Kat I love you."
"I love you to Nick."
"Let me finish," chuckled Nick. She nodded her head. "Now, I love you. You are so completely a part of my life. I will always love you. You asked me a few weeks ago what I wanted for my birthday. I know I gave you a list. Well the one thing I left off the list was that I want to spend the rest of my life with you and if you agree that would be the best present ever. It would last for a lifetime. I know I'm not good with words so I'll just ask it. Katrina Renee Morgan will you marry me?"
Every held their breath. Nick opened the ring box in his hand to reveal a round cut 1-carat diamond with to a half-carat diamond on either side set in gold. Katrina looked from his eyes to the ring. She sat there for a moment before she spoke.
"For a man not good with words you sure do come up with the right ones at the right time. Yes Nickolas Gene Carter I want to spend the rest of my life with you and if that means I have to marry you I will. So yes, yes, yes," giggled Katrina as she began to cry.
The room erupted with cheers as the couple kissed. All the women crowded around Kat to look at the ring, while the men congratulated Nick. Nick had called James Morgan a few days prior and asked him for Katrina's hand in marriage. James consented. He had to admit that both Katrina and Nick had surprised him. They had lasted longer than he ever thought possible. Now he could plainly see they were meant to be together.
After everyone had gone, Nick and Kat had the house to themselves. Nick's family went home with Brian and Tonya. They had even taken the dogs saying it was time Tyke had a slumber party. Katrina's family went to Kevin's house to stay. Everyone wanted to give the couple some alone time. Everyone promised to come back the next day to visit and help clean up. They figured if they had all made the mess they could all clean it up.
Nick came out of the bathroom shutting off the light. Katrina was looking at her ring. She couldn't quite believe it.
"Do you like it," asked Nick shyly.
"It's from you, I love it."
"That's what Brian said you would say. But do you really like it?"
"Yes I really like it. It's the perfect size, the perfect shape. Just perfect, like you are for me."
Nick pulled back the covers to crawl into bed and said, "I see my kitten isn't wearing anything."
"I'm wearing your ring. Besides why put on what I know will be taken off? You mister have too much clothing on."
Laughing Nick removed his boxer-briefs and got into bed. They lay on their sides facing each other. As they stared, Kat took Nick's hardening shaft into her hand. She gently stroked. She rubbed the moisture back into his tip, causing him to growl. She loved that sound. Nick leaned forward and captured her mouth. His tongue explored her mouth as he pulled away from her and a pushed her onto her back. He broke the kiss and move to her neck, before moving to her breast. He teased her by outlining her nipple then blowing on it, only to move to her other breast. Kat arched against him. He moved lower. Kissing her stomach and moving still lower. He kissed the insides of her thighs. When he stopped she wiggled beneath him. He grinned then parting her lips with his fingers he lightly blew. Kat's breath caught in her throat. He smiled again before blowing again, this time she whimpered. Nick chuckled then brought his mouth to her center. She breathed out his name. He pushed his tongue inside her. After a few minutes he replaced his tongue with his fingers moving them in and out of her. He lifted his head to look at her. She was moving her hips to his rhythm. Her head was thrown back and her eyes closed. She looked incredible to him. He leaned back down and teased her with his tongue while his fingers continued to stroke her. As she reached her climax her hands instinctually went to the back of Nick's head and tangled in his hair. She called out his name as she peaked. Once her body relaxed, Nick moved to lie beside her. Her face and chest were flushed. She was fighting to get her breathing under control. As they lay there, Nick gently stroked her body and face. Suddenly Kat pushed Nick on his back and disappeared under the covers. He gasped when she took him into her mouth. She was not in the mood to tease. She wanted his release to come fast and hard and it did. Nick's hand disappeared under the sheets and his fingers tangled in hair as she slid her mouth up and down on him. He arched his back as he released into her. She lay with her head resting on his thigh while she waited from him to catch his breath. Nick was about to drift off to sleep when he felt her mouth on him again. It didn’t take long for him to get hard again. When he was he sat up, pulling the covers back. Kat to sat up facing him. He pinned her to the bed and entered her in one thrust. She encouraged him to go faster and harder. He thrust into her as hard as he could. Kat put her feet on the bed for leverage and met his every thrust. They're bodies were slamming together with an audible sound. They moaned each time their bodies came together. Nick felt Kat tightening around him as she screamed his name. He thrust into her again as he found his release. Her name escaped his lips like a long sigh. He collapsed on her and she held him tightly.
"So should we turn around the right way in the bed," giggled Kat.
"Naw," replied Nick.
He sat up and grabbed the pillows at their feet, while Kat pulled the comforter from the foot of the bed. Once they were situated, Nick pulled Kat to him and cradled her in his arms.
"Nicky," whispered Kat as they drifted off to sleep.
"Yeah?"
"We're engaged."
Nick smiled and whispered, "I know Kitten."
“Welcome back to TRL. I’m Carson Daily. As you can see we’ve closed the shades on the studio windows. The Time Square crowd has been going nuts and our next guests haven’t even come out. Let’s go ahead and bring them out. Please help me welcome the Backstreet Boys!” 
