A 50-word #ZapfFic50 story written by Bruce 
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What did he expect before he proposed live on national television ? Would she jump with joy, throw her arms around him, scream happily, cry (with joy, obviously), mouth the word "yes" , or just nod, speachless. He didn't anticipate derisive laughter, or that she'd leave, spitting out the words "no way!"
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