[he looked down at her hand when it opened, and his heart skipped a beat when he saw what was in it. After she spoke though, his heart broke into a full blown race]

[feeling shaky but excited, he took the ring and got down on one knee. He looked up at her adoringly, taking her hand in one of his and kissing it softly before he slid the ring onto her finger]

Faye, I.... [his voice was a little unsteady due to his sudden excitement, but every word sounded genuine] I love you with all my heart. I couldn't imagine living without you. Will you... Please marry me?

[despite how weak he was feeling, he managed to look into her eyes with a steady intensity]