Far from bumbling, Joe’s proposal was heartfelt and sincere. Besides, if Joe had proposed suavely and smoothly, Sheryl would never have trusted it! “What have you done with my Joe, you heartless Svengali?” And, while not completely unexpected, the question and the little velvet box managed to make Sheryl cry all the same.
Sheryl never saw herself as the kind of gal who would get excited about a ring, but she’s ga-ga over it, and wags it in the face of everyone she meets: a gorgeous platinum band, with a saphire in the middle, kept company by little sparkly diamonds on each side.
But the real gem here is Joe Banks. Best friend, lover, techno-wizard, sci-fi dork, and friend to stray animals. He embraces life in all its ups and downs, and laughs at (and with) the dark instead of cursing it. Nothing is too silly or too serious for him, which is lucky for Sheryl since she is equal parts both.
The next few months will bring chills and thrills aplenty for our heroic couple. Stay tuned!
