Chapter 31

Cravings?

Three days later Teresa walked into the hospital holding Little Ethan. Fox was going to get to come home today. She was so excited. She made her way to his room and he was finishing dressing himself.

"Hey there handsome. Are you ready to bust this joint?" She smiled.

"More than you know, Teresa." He walked over to her and kissed her and then kissed Little Ethan on the top of his head. "How are you Little dude? Long time no see." Teresa handed Little Ethan to Fox. "Unfortunately, due to you Little E, I'm no longer the most handsome man in the family. I guess there's no one else I'd rather loose my title to." Little Ethan giggled at Fox. Fox hugged him up close and looked at Teresa. "I've missed this little guy."

Teresa smiled. "You're so good with him, Fox."

"Come on, let's get out of here. I've already signed my discharge papers."

"Great, where are your bags?" Fox pointed to the bed and Teresa picked them up allowing him to continue holding Little Ethan.

As they drove in the car, Fox looked over at Teresa. "I'm starving. I've had nothing but jello and pudding for about a week now and frankly I would to wrap my mouth around a huge, greasy, fattening hamburger." His mouth was watering.

"Mmmm, sounds good. There's a great hamburger place just right up the street. They have the best cheeseburgers. They're huge. I think I'll ask for extra pickles. And their french fries are just the way I like them. Oh, and they have the best chocolate fudge cakes. Not to mention their strawberry milkshakes and..."

"Ok, piggy! I think you've been eating the hospital food, too! You sound like you're starving."

She smiled, "Yeah, I guess so." They pulled into the hamburger joint and they ordered their food and sat down.

"Teresa, in a few weeks I'd like to take you back up to the cabin. I'd like to spend sometime alone, if that's okay with you. We've missed out on so much lately. I thought it might be good to reconnect."

"That would be nice, Fox. I'll see if maybe Luis and Sheridan can keep Little Ethan. I'd ask mama but she's busy helping take care of Kay and Miguel's new baby." Fox nodded.

"I'd like to show you around the sites of the cabin. I'm sure there's so much you haven't seen. It's so beautiful this time of year. The leaves are turning and falling. I love the fall. It's my favorite time of year."

"Yeah, the fall is nice, but I love Christmas time. All the snow and lights. You know, I've always dreamed of a Christmas wedding. White lights and candles everywhere. Almost like a Winter Wonderland." Her eyes lit up as she talked about it. "My husband and I would ride off in a horse and carriage, snuggled under a blanket while the snow hits us." She smiled.

"I love to see you happy, Teresa."

"Well, it's all because of you. You make me so happy, Fox. I've never been this happy in my life. I mean, sure there are things I wish I could change, but I can't and there is no sense in living in the past. You're better and we're here together and right now that's all that matters. Besides that, I love you with all my heart, Fox. Forever!"

"And I love you, Teresa. Forever!"

They finished eating as they talked about their future plans and how they would spend their getaway at the cabin. They were both excited about the possibilities their future held.