Theresa got Ethan a soda and she made popcorn and they all sat down, Kay, Theresa and then Ethan at the end of the couch. Theresa was so close to him. She had been close to him a million times but not in her own house in the dark. Her head was swimming with ways Ethan would tell her he loved her tonight. Ethan and Theresa both went for popcorn at the same time and their hands touched. There was a bolt of electricity and Ethan almost pulled his hand away. They looked at each other for what seemed like forever when a character in the movie yelled 'I'm not Josie Grossie anymore' Ethan turned his attention back to the movie. He loved Gwen he knew he did. Just because he had fun with Theresa didn't mean anything. He and Gwen had had fun together too like when they saw 'Gone with the Wind' and before that they had went to New York and seen millions of plays before and he was sure there were other times he couldn't remember at the moment. He had to admit though he couldn't remember ever just staying home, eating popcorn and watching a movie. He breathed in and relaxed he should have fun tonight, for Theresa.

Theresa watched the movie and thought at the same time. Ethan had to love her, she loved him more than anything and she wanted to tell him, but she was scared of the reaction. She was 80% sure he would love her back. But then he could always think of her as a silly schoolgirl with a crush. Or if the worst happened he could hate her for lying and she hoped he wouldn't.

Ethan was so comfortable. He could tell this couch was used a lot and unlike the one at the Mansion it was comfortable. He yawned and closed his eyes for a moment. He was so relaxed. He closed his eyes again and this time he fell asleep.
"Kay, look at Ethan," Theresa whispered.
Kay looked over at him and giggled. "Better hope he doesn't drool in his sleep," whispered Kay.
Theresa grinned, "He looks so peaceful, like an angel," she said quietly.
"I wish Miguel would look at me the way Ethan looks at you," said Kay wistfully.
"What do you mean?" asked Theresa.
"His eyes seem to shine and brighten every time he looks at you. I noticed it as soon as he saw you."
Theresa pondered Kay's comment for a moment and then she looked back at the television screen. "The movie's almost over but I don't have the heart to wake him up. Do you think Mama would mind?"
"I don't think so, as long as you don't sleep with him."

They finished watching the rest of the movie and decided it was time to go to bed. Kay spread out her sleeping bag on the floor and Theresa went upstairs and brought down a blanket and two pillows. She laid the blanket on the floor next to the couch with a pillow and then went over to the sleeping Ethan.
"Ethan you can lay down now," she said gently shaking him and putting a pillow on one end of the couch.
Without waking up he laid down setting his head on the pillow and fell into a deep sleep.
Theresa laid on the floor but in a position where she could watch him sleep. She was going to tell him how she felt sooner or later and she just hoped he would feel the same way. She lay down and went to sleep.

Ethan woke up and yawned. He opened his eyes and temporally forgot where he was. He looked over and saw Theresa asleep with a smile on her face. He smiled at seeing her that way, he'd never seen her asleep like that. He yawned again and sat up, looked at his watch and decided to get home in case his mother was worried. He found a pen and paper and wrote Theresa and Kay a note:

Theresa, Kay,
Thank you for letting me stay here last night, I had a great time. I'll see you later.
Ethan
He sat the note on the table and then left.

Ethan got to the Crane Mansion a few minutes later and went up to his room to change. He opened the door and saw Gwen lying in his bed, sleeping. He was going to have a lot of explaining to do when she woke up. He sighed and went to his bathroom and took a shower.
When he got out Gwen was sitting on the bed looking none to pleased.
"Ethan, where in the Hell where you last night?" she asked.
Ethan couldn't lie and it wasn't like he did anything wrong. "I stayed at a friends house," he said going through his drawers for something to wear.
"What friend?" she asked.
"Theresa, but don't get the wrong idea. Kay Bennett was there too," he said hurriedly.
"Oh, I see. You stayed the night with TWO teenage girls, one of whom you have spent enough time with already," she said the anger apparent in the tone of her voice.
"Gwen, nothing happened. It was Prom night and they were celebrating their birthdays. They asked me to stay and watch a movie and I said yes and I accidentally fell asleep. End of story."
"What were you doing there in the first place?!"
"I had to apologize to Theresa. Why do I have to answer all of these questions?"
"Okay, Ethan. I trust you," she said, her mood doing a 180 in a matter of seconds. She walked over and gave him a kiss. "But I have to be at the airport in three hours. I came home yesterday hoping to make passionate love all night to the man I'm going to marry," she said smiling seductively at him.
"Gwen please don't go back, I need you," said Ethan, wrapping his arms around her.
"It will only be for a little while longer. Why don't we make use of these next three hours?" she said closing the door.

Theresa woke up and immediately looked at the couch only to find Ethan gone. She gave a disappointed sigh and got up. She found his note on the table and smiled as she read it. She woke up Kay and they ate breakfast.
A little while later Luis walked through the door grumbling with Sheridan behind him.
"Hi, Luis. Hi Sheridan!"
"Hi Theresa, Kay," said Luis. "Sheridan wants to talk to you Theresa," said Luis angrily.
Sheridan just smiled, "I overheard Luis talking about your birthday and I was hoping you'd let me through you a party at the Seascape. Pilar already gave me the okay," said Sheridan, Luis glaring at her.
"W-wow. Can I Luis?"
"Do what you want," said Luis throwing up his arms.
"That would be so nice Sheridan!" said Theresa excitedly.
"Okay, great. I was hoping you would say yes. I already rented the Seascape out for tomorrow. Your cake will be ready by then and here are your invitations, invite as many people as you want. I would like to take you shopping but Mr. Macho here won't let me so here's some money to buy a new dress," said Sheridan handing her the invitations and an envelope of money.
Theresa looked at her wide-eyed. "When did you find all of the time to do this?" asked Theresa shocked.
"Well super cop, excuse me, Luis has kept me in the house all day since he's been assigned my body guard so I've had some extra time on my hands," she said smiling.
"Sheridan, thank you so much but I have one favor to ask you."
"Sure, what?"
"Will you have Kay's name added to the birthday cake? Her birthday is today but a lot of people have forgotten."
"Sure, happy birthday Kay," said Sheridan with one of her smiles that showed she was sincere.
"Thanks," said Kay smiling, maybe her birthday wouldn't turn out to be a total bust after all.
"Well Sheridan we'd better go now," said Luis smiling at his sister and giving her a hug.
"Thank you for letting Sheridan do this for me," said Theresa returning his hug.
"Well you deserve a special birthday party. I'll see you tomorrow, bye Kay," said Luis.
"See ya," said Kay.
"Bye," Theresa said waving as Luis went to the car.
"By the way Theresa," Sheridan continued, "I know you and Ethan are really close so I'll give him an invitation for you okay?"
"Okay, thank you so much, Sheridan. I know why Ethan loves you so much."
Sheridan just smiled, "I'll see you tomorrow," she said catching up to Luis.
Theresa turned to Kay, "This is going to the absolute best party ever!"
"Yeah it's gonna be great. Thanks for including me, Theresa," Said Kay picking up the invitations.
"No problem. I say that we both go shopping. Sheridan gave me enough money to by FIVE dresses. Then we will alert Miguel that today is your birthday and pass out the invitations, but first we have to add your name to them."
"Sounds good to me, let's get going."
Theresa came back with two pens and she split the invitations in half. They worked for ten minutes adding Kay's name under Theresa's on the invitation and when they were done they got ready to leave.
"Do you think Miguel is here?" asked Kay hopefully
"Probably not, he's with Charity most of the time."
"Okay, then let's go shopping," replied Kay, trying not to let her longing for Miguel show.