Ethan got home, packed and then headed for the Crane Cabin. He had a lot of preparing to do.

Theresa and Whitney went upstairs and started packing. They talked all about the trip and about all the fun things they were going to do. Finally Whitney left and then Theresa had to go down to dinner.

At dinner Pilar said Whitney had already O.K.'d the trip and she could go as long as she behaved. Miguel was gone because he and his friends had already went on a school trip, and Luis was on a date with Sheridan so they were by themselves. After dinner they washed dishes and then Theresa went up to her room. She lay down and turned on her radio but it was really quiet. She was about to go to sleep when she heard a song.

You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness, inside you
Can make you feel so small
But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow
Show me a smile then,
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there



Theresa almost started crying. She went to sleep sad and unhappy thinking about Ethan.

Ethan reached the Cabin when it started to get dark. He was going to make Theresa see that he cared about her. He went in, turned on the lights and started cleaning up. When he was done he decided to pick up some things from the store. He got back and put all the groceries away and then he went to bed.

Theresa woke up really early. Whitney's dad was letting her use his car and she was suppost to pick up Theresa in an hour. Theresa took a shower. Did her hair and make up and then put on an outfit. She wasn't sore so she'd probably be ok. She got her suitcases and went downstairs.

Ethan woke up. He still had a lot to do and only a couple hours to do it. He got up and prepared for later today.


Whitney was right on time. Theresa got in the car and they started driving. The car ride would take a little while so they had lots of time. Whitney turned on the radio and started singing. Soon Theresa joined in and they were both singing and laughing to the song "Vacation" by the Go Go's. They finally arrived at Snow Mountain and they went in to get settled.

Theresa and Whitney went up to the front desk.

"Hi, we have a room reserved under Whitney Russell." Said Whitney.

The clerk checked his computer. "I'm sorry, Miss. We don't have any rooms under that name and were booked and so are all other hotels in this area."

"Could you please check again?" asked Theresa.

"I'm sorry, Miss, There's no Russell's."

"Ok, thanks, anyway." Said Whitney pretending to look angry.

"I'm sorry, Theresa. I don't know what happened." Said Whitney.

"Well….I know where we can go. The Crane cabin. I still have the key and I don't think Ethan would mind." Said Theresa.

"That's a great idea." Said Whitney. They got in the car and drove to the cabin.


Ethan had just gotten everything done. He had cleaned some more and then made breakfast. He didn't want this to be romantic or anything just fun. He sat down and waited.

Whitney pulled up to the Crane cabin. "Theresa, you get all your bags and go in. I have to check something with the car." Said Whitney.

"Alright." Theresa grabbed her suitcases and went to the door She unlocked it and opened it. She turned around to see Whitney drive off. "Whitney!" she called. Theresa figured that maybe she had left something at the lodge. She turned around and went in. Theresa dropped her suitcases instantly. She stared at Ethan sitting at the table with breakfast laid out.