Theresa, her stomach full, stretched back and yawned, they had watched three movies, all with very cute, sexy guys in them.
"Kay do you want to hang out at my house tomorrow during Prom? We can eat tons of junk food and feel sorry for ourselves."
Kay smiled, "Sure, it sounds fun," she said with a laugh.
"Great. Well I better get home."
"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow."
"Bye."
Theresa walked home and went to bed. She missed having Luis around, he had been at Sheridan's protecting her from hit men, she hoped he was okay. He was a great cop, but Harmony was a small town and it mostly consisted of petty theft and an occasional mugging but hit men were a really big thing and she hoped he didn't get hurt. She fell asleep thinking about him and Sheridan and hoping they would get together, she loved happy endings.
Meanwhile Ethan was sitting in the foyer in a sour mood. He really wished Theresa was there just to talk to him. He enjoyed her company, her spirit. Everything about her made him smile. And that kiss! He couldn't get it out of his head. Then there was Bermuda, he remembered how she looked, so beautiful and excited. He smiled, remembering how he talked her through lift, he'd never had more fun. He looked at the picture in his hand it was the one where she was modeling outfits for him. She was wearing the black nightgown that had the flowers on it and the dark pink lace at the top. She looked so beautiful and the way she looked at him, the way she smiled, it made his heart tingle. What if Gwen was right and Theresa was in love with him? Nah, she loved Chuck and she had said it was fate for she and Chuck to be together.
"Ethan, Honey, you've been staring at that picture for a good ten minutes," said Ivy from behind him.
Ethan put the picture back in his wallet. "I was just cleaning out my wallet."
"Ethan, I think it's time you were honest with yourself. Do you have feelings for Theresa?" asked Ivy.
"No, I love Gwen. I'm engaged!" Ethan got up and stomped upstairs.
"Oh, Ethan. I hope you make the right choice," Ivy whispered to herself.
Ethan went up into his room and shut the door. This was just too hard. There was so much pressure, pressure to be with Gwen, be the perfect son and husband, the perfect Crane, he was so tired of it. He stayed in his room just laying there until almost 2 in the morning. He quietly went back downstairs and got a glass of brandy. When he was done he got another, and another until he passed out.
Theresa woke up bright and early. She had made plans with Whitney to help her get ready for the prom and then she would meet Kay, and they'd spend Prom night alone, trying to forget the men in their lives. Theresa took a long, hot, shower and then picked out an outfit. She then went downstairs.
"Good morning, Mama!" She said giving Pilar a kiss on the cheek.
"Good Morning. You seem awful happy for a girl not going to the Prom, please tell me your happiness has nothing to do with Ethan Crane."
"No, it doesn't, Kay and I are going to hang out here and have lots of fun," said Theresa.
"You and Kay? I did not know you two were close. I haven't seen her in awhile, she is usually with Miguel but not lately," observed Pilar.
"Well I saw her in the park and we have a lot more in common than I thought," said Theresa.
"Well I'm going to work now," said Pilar grabbing her purse.
"Mama can I go with you? I want to get there early and get all of my work done so I have a lot of extra time to help Whitney."
"Yes, of course."
They got to the mansion and Pilar took out her keys and unlocked the servant's door on the side of the house. "Okay, Theresa, I will go see if Ethan is awake to help you with the wedding plans. You can sit in the foyer and wait."
"Okay, Mama." Theresa walked into the foyer and saw Ethan spread out on the couch. She could smell the alcohol and he still had a half-empty glass in his hand.
"Ethan. Ethan, wake up," she said gently, wanting to see if he was okay.
"OWWWW!! My head!" he exclaimed slowly sitting up and grabbing his head.
"Oh, Ethan are you okay?" she asked worriedly.
He moaned. "This is the worst hangover I have ever had."
"Can I get you anything? Coffee or something?" asked Theresa.
"You're not my mother, you are the housekeepers daughter, thanks but no thanks, I can take care of myself," Ethan snapped.
"I-I'm sorry, I-I was just trying to help," said Theresa turning and running out of the Mansion with tears in her eyes.
"What have I done?" asked Ethan putting his hand on his aching head.
Theresa stopped at the gate to catch her breath. She couldn't believe Ethan could be so mean to her for no reason, she had her answer now anyway, she was nothing more than the housekeeper's daughter. She walked home deciding not to go to work and face Ethan again, as his tone had implied he probably didn't want to see her either. She had extra time on her hands so she decided to go rent some movies for she and Kay when she remembered that Kay's birthday was tomorrow. She was surprised she had forgotten since their birthdays were so close, but then again Miguel had always made a big deal of Kay's birthday. He had always gotten everyone to help plan a party, but this year she couldn't remember him saying one thing about it. She picked up two movies, Ever After and Never Been Kissed. Then she went to the supermarket and bought soda, chips, cookies and birthday cupcakes. Tonight they were going to forget about guys and have fun. She got home and put everything away, then she went over to the Russell house.
"Hello, Theresa," said Eve Russell answering the door.
"Hi, Mrs. Russell. Is Whitney home?" asked Theresa.
"Yes, she's upstairs."
Theresa went up to Whitney's room.
"Hi, Whit."
"Hey, Theresa. Thanks for helping me get ready. I really wish you'd reconsider and come."
"I already have plans. Anyway you'll have Chad to keep you company," said Theresa with a teasing smile.
"Theresa, there is nothing going on between Chad and I," said Whitney.
"I know, I know," said Theresa.
She helped Whitney do her hair and make-up and then Whitney showed her the dress.
"That is so pretty!" exclaimed Theresa looking at the turquoise colored gown.
"Yeah it is. Are you sure you won't come?"
"I'm sure. But tomorrow you have to tell me ALL of the details. Okay? And I want lots of pictures!"
"Okay," said Whitney laughing. They hugged and then Theresa left.
She was walked back to her house and set everything up in the living room. She was halfway to the Bennett's when she saw Miguel and Reese heading towards the Bennett house too.
"Hey, Miguel!" said Theresa catching up with them.
"Hey sis," said Miguel.
"Hello Theresa," said Reese pushing up his glasses.
"Hi, Reese. Miguel, I was wondering if you were doing anything tomorrow?" Asked Theresa determined to see if he forgot Kay's birthday or not.
"No, but if me and Charity get voted King and Queen then I'm going to take her out to dinner to celebrate," said Miguel smiling.
"Oh, Do you mind if I walk with you? Kay's spending the night at our house," said Theresa, surprised that she had such an insensitive brother,
"Sure. I can't wait to see Charity."
They got to the Bennett's and Jessica, Charity and Simone came down in prom dresses while Kay trailed behind. Theresa and Kay stood aside while everyone got their pictures taken. Theresa could see the upset look on her face as Miguel and Charity held hands and kissed. Kay got her duffel bag and they left.
"I can't believe them. They don't even care that I didn't go. I should have went anyway and dumped those fish guts on little Miss. Charity," said Kay angrily.
"You were going to dump fish guts on her?" asked Theresa, surprised.
Kay blushed, "Yeah, but then why waste my time."
"I'm glad you didn't. That would have traumatized Charity and who knows what would have happened," said Theresa.
"Yeah, you're right."
