Part 1

*This story is what I think should/could happen with Theresa and Ethan after Monday, November 6 episode.

Theresa was pacing back and forth in her living room. "It'll be okay Theresa," Whitney soothed, "Ethan will be here he's just a little late is all."

"Late?" Theresa started, "Ethan is never late! Oh no, I know exactly what happened. Gwen and Ethan just got so mixed up talking about the past that he totally lost track of time. He is probley kissing her or something totally unaware of the time!" Theresa said.

"No Theresa, Ethan is just a little late. He'll show." Whitney said trying to keep Theresa positive.

"You're right Whitney," Theresa tryed, "I pray you're right anyway."

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Ethan pulled out of Gwen's kiss and said, "Look Gwen, I've had a wonderful time remembering the past and everything, but I really should get going. I have to pick Theresa up at 6:00 and I don't want to be late."
Then Ethan look down at his watch, "Oh my gosh! It's 6:15!" Ethan exclaimed. he mind was racing. Theresa must be going out of her mind waiting. "Oh my goodness!" Ethan thought out loud, "She probley thinks that I forgot about her. Gwen come on we really must be going." Ethan said hurrying her along.

Gwen was upset that Ethan still remembered about his date with Theresa. But if she got lucky she may still be able to stall Ethan long enough so that Theresa gives up. Worth a try anyway.

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The clocked chimed 6:30. Still no Ethan. "Well, maybe you should call the Crane's. See if they know where Ethan is." Whitney said trying to help.

"No Whit, I already know where he is and who he is with. It's over, Gwen won." Theresa said listlessly.

"Don't say that Theresa you don't know yet." Whitney said.

As they were talking Ethan pulled up to the Lopez-Fitzgareld home. Ethan prayed that Theresa would at least hear him out for being almost 45 mintutes late for their date.

As he walked up to the door he first looked inside. He saw Theresa pacing back and forth in the living room. Ethan could tell that she was near tears and very worried. Ethan heard her tell Whitney, "It's over, Gwen won." It was then Ethan rang the door bell.

"Whit!" Theresa said as she heard the door bell. She looked up and saw Ethan at the door. She opened the door to Ethan. "Hi Ethan. You didn't come here to tell me it's over did you?" Theresa asked with much worry in her voice.

Ethan saw how much agony she was in having to wait so long. "No! No Theresa of course not!" Ethan said. Right after he said that he hugged Theresa tightly and said, "I'm so sorry that I'm late. I just-"

"You just lost track of time with Gwen is all." Theresa finshed. "I understand. It's all right."

"No Theresa it's not all right. I promised you that I would not cause you any more pain and now I have." Ethan said.

"No you haven't Ethan." Theresa said quickly, "It would've caused me pain if you'd never shown or if you chose Gwen after one date all together. That would've pained me."

Ethan smiled and kissed Theresa gently on the lips and said, "I promise I will make it up to you."

Theresa smiled, the worry gone from her face, "I know you will."

Then Ethan took Theresa by the hand and held her back to see her dress, "Might I mention you look stunning this evening." Ethan said to her smiling.

Theresa glowed as she said, "Why thank you and might I say you look very handsome tonight Ethan."

"Well, I think that we should be going." Ethan said.
"Yes, and where exactly do you plan on taking me?" Theresa said very joyfully.

"You'll just have to wait and find out." Ethan said smiling.

He helped Theresa with her coat as they left the house. This was only the begining, Theresa knew.