"Oh nothing." Ethan replied. He cleared his throat. "Theresa, could I see you alone, please?"

Theresa nodded. "All right." Theresa gave Fox's hand a squeeze. "Be right back." She whispered before kissing him on the cheek.

Once they were alone, Ethan cleared his throat again. "Theresa, there's something I wanted to give to you." Ethan pulled out the ring box and looked up.

Theresa sat down. "Ethan- no." She said eyeing the box and knowing what it contained.

"Don't say no just yet, Theresa. I want you to have this ring."

"Ethan, I can't."

"Wait, Theresa. Hear me out okay?"

Theresa nodded. "Fine."

"I want this ring to symbolize the bond we'll always share. You and I will always be connected because of our son. I want this ring to also symbolize as my promise. I promise you, Theresa, that I will always be here for you and our son. I will do everything in my power to make sure you and little Ethan are happy."

"Oh Ethan." Theresa said touched.

Ethan opened the box and presented the ring. Theresa gasped.

"Ethan- it's beautiful! But- I can't take this. It must've cost you a fortune!" She handed it back, but Ethan refused to take it. Instead he said, "Please, I insist." Ethan's piercing blue eyes pleaded with her. Theresa sighed. "Okay, Ethan. I'll accept this on one condition."

"What's that?"

"I don't want this ring to mean anything else other than what you've told me."

"I understand." Ethan said. "Can I put the ring on your finger?" He asked.

"No. I'm not wearing it on my finger."

"Oh." Ethan said disappointed.

"Instead I'm going to wear it on a chain around my neck."

"I see."

"Ethan, this ring symbolizes our bond and your promises. I want to keep those close to my heart."

Ethan was extremely touched. Although it was hard only being a friend to Theresa, he knew Fox could make her happy. He sincerely wished the best for the couple.

"Ethan." Theresa said after a long pause. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." Ethan said. "Look, Theresa. It's hard for me to just be a friend to you because I still love you. But, I'll take what I can get, and I'm going to make sure nothing breaks you and Fox apart."

"I can't believe you just said that. You're a wonderful man, Ethan."

"I can't believe I said that either, but I know Fox makes you happy."

"Yeah, he does." Theresa agreed as she smiled to herself.

"C'mon. Let's go back inside."

Fox waited in the living room. He loved Theresa will all of his heart, and he wasn't going to let his grandfather and father stand in the way. "I won't marry Audrey." He said aloud.

"I'm glad to hear that." Theresa said as she walked back into the room.

Fox was caught by surprise. "Hey, you."

"Hey, yourself." Theresa sat beside him and planted a kiss on his lips.

"Mm-" Fox smiled.

Ethan went over to the table where the baby toys were stacked. Theresa looked over at him. "Where'd all those toys come from?" She asked puzzled.

"Oh, I bought them for Little Ethan." Ethan replied.

"Oh Ethan- you're too much." Theresa said.

"I couldn't help it." Ethan smiled sheepishly.

"You're a good father, Ethan." Fox complimented.

"Thanks, Fox. Look, I hope we can put the past behind us. I know that growing up I never really treated you fairly."

"Hey- it's all right. No hard feelings here. Brothers?" Fox reached out his hand.

Ethan shook Fox's hand. "Brothers."

Theresa smiled. "Well, I'd hate to break up this Kodak moment, but we have a problem. What are we going to do about Alistair and Julian?"

"We'll take care of them." Fox said.

"We'll figure some way to make sure you two end up together." Ethan said. Boy, this is going to be a long ride. He thought to himself.

Theresa smiled. "Thank you, Ethan." She told him.

"Yeah, Ethan. Thanks a lot. It means so much to us."

"You're welcome." Ethan said. "Well, I'm going to put these toys in little Ethan's playroom."

"Ya know," Fox said to Theresa once they were alone., "I can't believe you and I ended up together."

"What?" Theresa asked punching him playfully on the arm.

"Ouch." Fox said mockingly.

"Haha" Theresa said. "I could hit you where it really hurts. You know, that ever so famous weak spot on a man."

"Ohh, I don't think I want to take that chance, huh?" Fox said pulling Theresa close to him."

"Nah- I'd hate to have to hurt you like that. But don't underestimate me, Fox. I may be small, but I am freakishly strong."

"I believe it." Fox said. He kissed Theresa's forehead. "But seriously, Theresa. For most of my life, I'd never experienced real love before."

"You poor baby." Theresa said holding him tight. "I love you."

"I know you do, and I love you too. I guess you could say that because I'd never really had love, that I was oblivious to it when I came here to Harmony."

"I'm so glad you came." Theresa said.

"Me too. Ya know, thinking back, I fell in love with you the moment I saw you at Ethan and Gwen's wedding. You were so gorgeous in that red dress."

"Oh Fox." Theresa sighed.

"And- when I saw you with your son, You just grabbed my heart. Funny how I didn't know it was love."

"Well you know now."

"Yes, I certainly do." Fox said as he leaned down to kiss Theresa. "I love you, Theresa and I always will."

THE END

I will do a sequel eventually. When that will posted…I don't know for sure, but I promise that there will be a sequel. Thanks for all the reviews!