Zack received both of Hailey's parents good graces, had the ring, and all that was left was for him to drop a knee. The plan was for Hailey to meet Zack at the office to get adjusted and then go to lunch before she left for the weekend with her best friend Michelle to celebrate Emilie's birthday in Rhode Island. When Hailey arrived in Ridgewood she figured Zack was still busy with a patient so naturally she went shopping and made her way down to Hunt and Orchard. Well, apparently Zack was “patiently” waiting for her at the office. When he called her and found out she was shopping he immediately said he would be right there. Zack shopped and paced for what seemed like an eternity, then they were on their way up Ridgewood Ave. As they walked up Hailey asked where he wanted to eat. He quickly said Park West. To Hailey's excitement, not so much Zack's at that current time, they come across a woman who was selling plants and pots, so of course they had to stop and take a look. Now, it was a really hot day, so Zack was sweating, but like a lot. Hailey actually even said to him “Wow you’re really sweating, are you that hot?” He responded with, “It’s hot as hell of course I’m sweating” and then proceeded to move into the shade and continued to pace. At this time Hailey is still completely clueless as to what’s about to happen. Of course, Hailey couldn’t pass up a new pot for her plant so Zack being the nicest boyfriend ever purchases the pot for her. Pretty sure he just wanted Hailey to move on from the plant lady so he could finally ask her to marry him. They say our goodbyes to the plant lady and continue on. At this point it’s already a great day for Hailey. Day off from work, going to visit her sister with her best friend, new clothes and a new pot, and now she was on her way to get lunch with her favorite person. Completely clueless that it’s about to get even better. For Zack, seemed stressful as he knew Hailey was going away so he had to get this done before she left. Zack then recommends that they walk through the park. Hailey thinks to herself, ok this guy is hungry and sweating profusely from the heat why on earth would he want to go through the park? Weirdo. She doesn't question it though and just says ok. They walk up the stairs to the park and as they're walking through Zack says “Before you leave I have something to ask you.” Sweating and his hands shaking, Zack hands Hailey the bags that he is holding. Hailey now realizes he's digging into his pocket, and now knows what is about to happen. “No! No! No!” Hailey says. Now, probably not the best choice of words on her part. It was a “no” of shock. Like holy shit she couldn’t believe this is actually happening! Zack’s now down on one knee, Hailey quickly drops the shopping bags, and he says “Will you spend the rest of your life with me?” Hailey say “Yes!!” and jump into his arms. As Zack lifts her they kiss and cry of happy tears. The strangers around them in the park clap for them. It’s almost a year later as they write this and it still makes them tear up. We then finally made it to Park West Tavern where Zack had a bottle of champagne on ice at the bar for them. If you spoke to Hailey or Zack that day or saw them you know that Hailey spent the rest of her day ugly crying not being able to get a sentence out, and Zack spent it with the biggest smile you have ever seen. It was the best day of their lives.