A/N Beautiful Dreamer is my very own Cinderella story for Theresa and Fox and I really hope you guys enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. I have taken a lot of liberties with the history of the show and it will become apparent in later chapters. The only thing you guys need to know for now is that Ethan and Fox are not related.

I have more than half the story typed up and if you all leave reviews I might post a chapter a day.

Chapter One

St. Mary Margaret's, Harmony Maine

"By the power vested in me by the State of Maine I now pronounce you husband and wife. Chad you may kiss your bride. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present, Mr. and Mrs. Chad Harris," Father Lonnigan called out in a loud voice.

There was not a single dry eye in the church when Chad pressed a soft, tender kiss on his bride's lips. A few seconds later, the newlyweds strolled outside of the church amidst a flurry of rice and rose petals and the blushing bride made her way towards her best friend.

"Oh, Whitney I'm so happy for you," an excited Teresa cried, giving her oldest and closest friend a swift hug.

"We wouldn't be here if it weren't for you, Teresa. Thanks so much for helping me convince my parents that this was what I wanted and for making my wedding dress. I love you sweetie," Whitney replied, her dark eyes sparkling with happiness.

"I love you too, Whit, best friends forever," Teresa answered with a soft smile.

"Best friends forever, Resa," Whitney replied before streaking her way through the crowd and zeroing in on her groom.

"They make a lovely couple don't they?" a masculine voice whispered at her ear and Teresa gasped in surprise when she saw the sunny haired man at her side.

"Ethan, I was so sure you wouldn't make it. I missed you so much," an elated Teresa replied wrapping her arms around her boyfriend and giving him a tight hug.

Ethan breathed in the smell of her rose scented hair and pressed a quick kiss on her mouth.

"Chad is my best friend I wouldn't have missed his wedding for the world," he replied easily. "Besides, I have a surprise for you," he added with a grin.

Teresa smiled, so happy to have him by her side she didn't think to wonder at his words.

"Hmm, I know its here somewhere, ahhh, right here," Ethan muttered digging into the pocket of his dark trousers and pulling out a black velvet box.

Teresa stared at him wide eyed, her chocolate brown eyes brimming with tears when she saw the small diamond ring nestled inside.

"I love you Teresa. I have never loved anyone else the way I love you. You are my sunshine and my laughter, my one and only love. Please do me the honor of becoming my wife," Ethan asked, his blue eyes shining with tenderness and love.

Teresa stared at him for a few seconds, a smile splitting her face and then she flung herself in his arms and buried her face in his neck.

"Yes, Ethan, yes, of course I will marry you," she replied, laughing when he lifted her up and spun her in his arms.

The day had been perfect.

Boston Massachusetts

"I don't want to argue with you Audrey. I told you I wasn't going to that stupid fundraiser and I meant it. Today is Samantha's opening night and I wouldn't miss her recital for anything in the world. If you want to dance the night away at the Hotel Grandeur that's your prerogative, have Dylan escort you," Fox told his petulant girlfriend in a no nonsense tone.

Audrey Banning stared at her boyfriend from beneath lowered lashes so he wouldn't see how angry she was. Her soft mouth trembled and her aquamarine eyes sparkled with pent up frustration as she racked her brain trying to figure out how to convince her errant boyfriend that the charity function at the Hotel Grandeur was more important that his little sister's piano recital.

"Fox," she pouted walking up to him and pressing her lean body against his.

Fox unhooked Audrey's slender arms from around his neck and walked over to his dresser to straighten his tie, one eye on the clock and the other on Audrey. He knew she was determined to get her way and he was just as determined to win this little battle. He'd never had any intention of escorting Audrey to that damned party and she knew it. It wasn't his fault she'd presumed she could make him come around for Fox wasn't a man who could be manipulated by any woman, no matter how beautiful.

And Audrey was absolutely stunning. Her sleek blond hair was twisted in a neat chignon that revealed the slope of her slender neck and her perfectly proportioned body was encased in a low cut blue dress that hugged her curves and revealed enough of her creamy breasts to cause a sensation. As he looked her over he felt a stirring of lust for Audrey was very, very creative in bed and the dress left very little to the imagination. His only problem with Audrey was that she was too damned demanding and too hot-tempered. As the only daughter of Jacob and Elisabeth Banning, she was quite accustomed to getting her way for her parents had never denied her anything and her older brother Dylan doted on her.

But Fox had grown tired of her demands and her possessiveness and he meant to end things before she could sink her claws any further into him. Knowing that she would stir up a fuss when he broke the news he had brought her a parting gift and picking the discreetly wrapped box from his desk, he wagged his finger at her and gave her his most wicked grin.

When she opened the box and saw the sapphire and diamond necklace with the matching bracelet Audrey forgot her pique and launched herself in his arms. Taking advantage of her good humor, Fox captured her mouth in a hot, open-mouthed kiss and unfastened her dress, leaving her standing before him in her slip and panties. Without breaking the torrid kiss, Fox tumbled them both to the bed, groaning when he felt Audrey's nimble fingers unbuttoning his black dress pants. When she wrapped her hands around his hard shaft, he shuddered but wanting to end things as quickly as possible he slipped a finger inside her lace panties and feeling how wet she was he clasped her wandering hands and lifted them over her head as he slipped inside her. Audrey let out a soft moan as she felt him fill her and Fox captured her throaty moans with his mouth.

Satisfied and replete Fox pressed another kiss on her sulky mouth and jumped out of the bed. A few minutes later, dressed and quite anxious to leave he ushered a pouting Audrey out of the house and bundled her into her car.

"Bye sugar, have a nice night," he told her as he made his way to his own car.

The night had just begun.