AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is based off the hit soap One Life to Live, yet the "history" has been changed somewhat to suit the purposes of this story. I'd like to note that I do not own ABC's One Life to Live or the characters and I will NOT be receiving any payment whatsoever for writing this story. It is intended for entertainment purposes only.

This story is AU.

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Marty stared into Todd's eyes as she struggled with an answer. "Todd, I do have feelings for you..." she finally admitted. "And to be honest, I've been dreaming of being with you again."

Todd's heart started pounding fiercely when he heard Marty's confession. "I still have feelings for you, too, Marty. I need you," he told her.

Very slowly, their lips came together in a soft, tender kiss. The minute the kiss turned to one of passion, Marty pulled away, feeling incredibly scared. "I can't do this..." she murmured as she tried to get as far away from Todd as possible.

"It's alright, Marty," Todd tried to reassure her. "I won't push you into anything."

"As much as I'd like to be with you, I'm not sure if I can..." Marty told him softly. "I haven't... been with anyone since that night... the night I was raped."

Todd gazed at her in disbelief. "You haven't been with anyone since...?" he asked incredulously.

Marty shook her head. "I- I couldn't..." she responded.

"Marty, I won't push you into sleeping with me," Todd promised. "But I was wondering if you'd like to date me and see how things might work out between us?"

"I- I don't know..." Marty said nervously. She didn't fear him as much as she was scared of her own feelings. Her feelings for Todd were so strong, and Marty didn't want to be hurt again.

"Just give us a try, Marty. We had something good once..." Todd reminded her.

"Okay, Todd," she eventually gave in. "I will give it a try."

A smile came to Todd's face when he heard her answer. "Let's go tell our daughter the good news. She's going to be so excited when she hears we are a couple," Todd stated as he started the car.

"Do we have to tell her?"

"Why wouldn't we tell her?"

"Because what if we don't work out? I don't want Marissa to be hurt."

"Marty, you can have all the time you need. I won't push you into anything. And we'll do everything we can to see that Marissa remains happy," Todd replied as he drove toward Marty's house.

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Marty and Todd arrived home and relieved the nanny, Mrs. Mendanhall of her duties. "Thanks for keeping an eye on Marissa," Todd said as he gave the nanny her pay.

"You're welcome. She's such a sweet little girl," said the nanny with a smile before she left.

As soon as the nanny went home, Todd wasted no time in telling Marissa the exciting news. "Guess what, bunny? Your mommy and I are dating," Todd told his little girl.

"Does this mean you are Mommy's boyfriend?" Marissa asked with a happy smile on her little face.

"Yes, it does," Todd said as he grinned at Marty.

Marissa then turned to look at her mother. "Will Daddy be moving in now?" the child asked innocently.

"Uhhhh... well..." Todd spoke as his gaze settled onto Marty.

Looking at Todd, Marty didn't know how to respond to Marissa's question.