Together at Last
(After a few weeks)
The day Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald has waited her entire life for has finally arrived! Today is the day that she will be marrying Ethan Winthrop, the love of her life.
As she gets out of bed, she is greeted by a knock at her bedroom window. She turns around and sees a teddy bear at her window, with a box in one arm, a rose and a note in the other.
She smiles as she opens her window, checks to see if anyone is around, and quickly takes the bear and shuts the window back. Taking the note from the bear, she begins reading.
"My love. Today is the happiest day of our lives. We will be united as husband and wife for the rest of our lives. I love you so much, Theresa, and I can not wait to be with you. I love you, baby."
Theresa smiles as she finishes the note, and then opens the jewelry box and sees a beautiful diamond necklace. "God, how I love that man!" Theresa thinks to herself as she starts laying out her clothes for later on.
(At Ethan's place)
"Watching my love sleep...so peaceful and happy...God, let me always make Theresa happy. I love her so much, I hope she realizes it."
(Back at Theresa's)
Whitney has arrived to Theresa's house, and the two are getting things ready.
"Girl, I am so happy for you. This is your dream come true!" Whitney says as she hugs Theresa.
"Whitney, I told you fate would work. Ethan and I are finally going to be married today."
"Well, I guess I can make your day even better by saying you're right of course!" The two girls laugh, as they gather their things and get ready to head to the church.
"Oh, mija, you look so beautiful." Pilar says as she greets her daughter and Whitney in the living room.
"But mama, I'm not even dressed yet!" Theresa says.
"Your face though, mi hija. I can tell this marriage is right. You and Ethan are so happy together, it shows. I hope you will always have happiness and love in your lives, Teresita. You deserve it."
"I love you, mama."
"And I love you, my daughter."
Mother and daughter hug, and then Theresa and Whitney head to the church bridal room.
"Whitney, did you give Chad Ethan's gift from me?"
"Yes, honey. I gave it to Chad this morning before we left. He knows to give it to Ethan."
"I hope he loves his gift." Theresa decided on a simple gift from the heart for Ethan: A gold cross to wear around a necklace chain, followed by a heartfelt love letter written by Theresa on the eve of her wedding.
"If it's from you, Theresa, he will love it."
(Back at Ethan's)
"Hey man, are you ready for your big day?" Chad asks as he walks into Ethan's apartment.
"More than you know, Chad. I can't wait to see my bride later on."
"Speaking of, Theresa wanted me to give this to you. She said you could open it before the wedding."
Taking the box and envelope from Chad, Ethan goes off to his room to change, and first opens the box and sees the cross necklace Theresa got for him. He puts it on, and then reads the letter:
"Ethan. It's amazing how love truly conquers all, isn't it? Today is a day I have dreamed of my entire life. I always had my dream wedding in my mind for so long, but never knew the face of the man who would share my life with me. Today, however, I know. That man is you, Ethan. You are my destiny, my future, my one and only love. I love you from the depth of my soul, to infinity. You make me the woman I am today, and tonight, we will be united as husband and wife in every way imaginable. Please accept this cross necklace as a symbol of my faith in us, my undying and neverending love for you, and the promise of forever for us. I love you, Ethan.
The Future Mrs. Ethan Winthrop. (And by the way, I love signing my name that way!)"
"God I love that woman!" Ethan says with a smile on his face, as he saves the letter, and then begins to get dressed for the wedding ceremony.
(At the Church Bridal Room)
"Okay, Theresa, are you ready for your dress?" Sheridan asks as she finishes doing Theresa's hair.
"God, yes!" Everyone in the room laughs, and then Whitney comes in with Theresa's wedding gown.
After getting help from Pilar, Whitney, and Sheridan, Theresa models her gown for everyone to see.
"So, what do you think?"
"Oh, mija, it is so beautiful on you." Pilar says as she tries to hold back tears.
Mother and daughter share a hug, and Theresa whispers in her ear, "Mama, I'm so happy right now. I found my prince. I love you."
"And I love you, mija. Never let your happiness fade."
"Okay, enough crying, or else your makeup will be ruined!" Sheridan says as the four women share a laugh.
"Theresa, do you have something old, new, borrowed and blue?" Whitney asks.
"Well, the dress is new..."
"Here is something old" Pilar says as she hands Theresa a white handkerchief. "It was your grandmother's. I saved it after my marriage to your papa for you, my daughter." The two women hug, as Sheridan comes up.
"Here is something borrowed." Sheridan hands Theresa a diamond tennis bracelet.
"It's beautiful, Sheridan. Thank you."
"And something blue!" Whitney says as she hands Theresa a bag, which contains a blue garter.
"Perfect. Thank you all, so much."
"You're welcome."
(Hours later, the ceremony is about to begin)
Ethan and Chad are standing at the front of the Church, waiting for the doors to open for Theresa to come down in the arm of her oldest brothers, Antonio and Luis.
"Man, I am so happy for you." Chad whispers.
"Thanks, Chad. I can't wait to begin my life with Theresa."
Suddenly, the music changes, and everyone looks as the doors to the chapel open, revealing a beautiful Theresa wearing an off the shoulder dress, and a tiara veil.
"Oh my God, she is so beautiful." Ethan thinks to himself as he watches his future wife walk down the aisle.
Theresa looks around the chapel at their family and friends, and then makes eye contact with Ethan. "God, I love Ethan so much. Please let us have the happiest marriage ever."
"Who gives this woman to be married tothis man?" Father Lonigan asks.
"We do." Luis and Antonio state as they pull Theresa's veil back, and kiss her cheek. They take her hand and put it into Ethan's.
"Welcome to the family, Ethan." Luis says.
"Take care of our Theresa." Antonio adds.
"I will." Ethan responds as he brings Theresa to his side.
Ethan and Theresa share a glance during the ceremony. "I love you." Ethan mouths. "And I love you." Theresa answers back.
"Ethan, Theresa, please turn to one another, and speak of the vows from your hearts."
Theresa hands Whitney her flowers, and stares into Ethan's eyes. "Ethan. Today, I stand here in front of God, our family, and friends, giving myself to you and you alone. The road to this point has been bumpy, with many hills and valleys to go through. Because we are here today, it proves to me, and everyone around us, that we are strong enough to overcome any obstacle thrown our way. We are able to go with the fun times, and endure during the hard times. I promise on this day and everyday hereafter, to love you with my whole being. I vow to trust, honor. respect, care, and support you in good times, and in bad. I will stand by your side in sickness, and in health. Above all, Ethan, I vow to love you from the depths of my soul, from my heart that beats for you, and from my whole being that lives and breaths for you. I love you, Ethan, always and forever."
After Theresa finishes her vows, the congregation is seen with some tissues dabbing their eyes, as well as Ethan dabbing his own eyes with the unshed tears he holds.
"Wow, am I glad you went first." Ethan says as the congregation laughs. Ethan holds both Theresa's hands in his, and starts his vows. "Theresa. Such a simple name for such an extraordinary woman. You have shown me what true love means. You have been there for me through all the good times, and have been my strength through all the bad times. In front of God, our family, and friends, I vow to cherish and love you. I vow to honor, respect, and care for you through all the good and bad times. I promise to make you as happy as you have made me for the rest of our lives. You are the only woman in my heart, Theresa. You are the blood in my veins, you are the keeper of my soul. Above all, you are the treasure of my heart, and I vow from this day, and everyday of our lives, to love you unconditionally, to always be your rock, your strength, your one love, the best husband and father I can be. I love you, Theresa, with all that I have, and with all that I am."
Theresa sighs in happiness as Ethan then takes a ring from Chad, and places it on her finger. "This ring, while has no beginning, has no ending either. Wear it on your finger, and let it be a constant reminder of how much I love you, how much faith I have in you, and how much you mean to me."
Theresa then takes Ethan's ring from Whitney, "Ethan, I want you to wear this ring, and always remember this day of love. This ring has no beginning, and yet, no ending. I want you to always see this ring as a reminder of my love for you. I want you to know that I will always believe in you, and I want you to know that this ring will symbolize my undying and everlasting love and faith in you, and in us."
"After the vows and exchange of rings, I am truly honored to be the first to introduce the new Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Samuel Winthrop."
"Wait, Father." Ethan says as he turns to the congregation. "This marriage is one where different families are coming together as one. I feel honored to know Sam Bennett as my father, and know that he and my mother have a strong love, as my wife and I do. Therefore, if it is all right with my dad, I would like to take his last name. I would like to be called Ethan Samuel Bennett."
The congregation gasp and then watch as Sam nods his head from the front pew. "I would be honored, son." He says, as Ethan turns back to Theresa.
"Is this okay with you?"
"More than okay, Ethan." Theresa says as she squeezes his hands.
"Okay, father, please, continue." Ethan says as the congregation laugh.
"Well, on this joyous event, I am proud to be the first to announce the new Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Samuel Bennett. Ethan, please, kiss your wife."
"With pleasure!" Ethan says as he takes Theresa's face into his hands.
"I love you."
"And I love you."
The happily married couple shares a kiss, with the congregation applauding in the background.
Coming Up
Ethan and Theresa bond as Husband and Wife
A surprise comes to the Bennett's.
Please RR
(After a few weeks)
The day Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald has waited her entire life for has finally arrived! Today is the day that she will be marrying Ethan Winthrop, the love of her life.
As she gets out of bed, she is greeted by a knock at her bedroom window. She turns around and sees a teddy bear at her window, with a box in one arm, a rose and a note in the other.
She smiles as she opens her window, checks to see if anyone is around, and quickly takes the bear and shuts the window back. Taking the note from the bear, she begins reading.
"My love. Today is the happiest day of our lives. We will be united as husband and wife for the rest of our lives. I love you so much, Theresa, and I can not wait to be with you. I love you, baby."
Theresa smiles as she finishes the note, and then opens the jewelry box and sees a beautiful diamond necklace. "God, how I love that man!" Theresa thinks to herself as she starts laying out her clothes for later on.
(At Ethan's place)
"Watching my love sleep...so peaceful and happy...God, let me always make Theresa happy. I love her so much, I hope she realizes it."
(Back at Theresa's)
Whitney has arrived to Theresa's house, and the two are getting things ready.
"Girl, I am so happy for you. This is your dream come true!" Whitney says as she hugs Theresa.
"Whitney, I told you fate would work. Ethan and I are finally going to be married today."
"Well, I guess I can make your day even better by saying you're right of course!" The two girls laugh, as they gather their things and get ready to head to the church.
"Oh, mija, you look so beautiful." Pilar says as she greets her daughter and Whitney in the living room.
"But mama, I'm not even dressed yet!" Theresa says.
"Your face though, mi hija. I can tell this marriage is right. You and Ethan are so happy together, it shows. I hope you will always have happiness and love in your lives, Teresita. You deserve it."
"I love you, mama."
"And I love you, my daughter."
Mother and daughter hug, and then Theresa and Whitney head to the church bridal room.
"Whitney, did you give Chad Ethan's gift from me?"
"Yes, honey. I gave it to Chad this morning before we left. He knows to give it to Ethan."
"I hope he loves his gift." Theresa decided on a simple gift from the heart for Ethan: A gold cross to wear around a necklace chain, followed by a heartfelt love letter written by Theresa on the eve of her wedding.
"If it's from you, Theresa, he will love it."
(Back at Ethan's)
"Hey man, are you ready for your big day?" Chad asks as he walks into Ethan's apartment.
"More than you know, Chad. I can't wait to see my bride later on."
"Speaking of, Theresa wanted me to give this to you. She said you could open it before the wedding."
Taking the box and envelope from Chad, Ethan goes off to his room to change, and first opens the box and sees the cross necklace Theresa got for him. He puts it on, and then reads the letter:
"Ethan. It's amazing how love truly conquers all, isn't it? Today is a day I have dreamed of my entire life. I always had my dream wedding in my mind for so long, but never knew the face of the man who would share my life with me. Today, however, I know. That man is you, Ethan. You are my destiny, my future, my one and only love. I love you from the depth of my soul, to infinity. You make me the woman I am today, and tonight, we will be united as husband and wife in every way imaginable. Please accept this cross necklace as a symbol of my faith in us, my undying and neverending love for you, and the promise of forever for us. I love you, Ethan.
The Future Mrs. Ethan Winthrop. (And by the way, I love signing my name that way!)"
"God I love that woman!" Ethan says with a smile on his face, as he saves the letter, and then begins to get dressed for the wedding ceremony.
(At the Church Bridal Room)
"Okay, Theresa, are you ready for your dress?" Sheridan asks as she finishes doing Theresa's hair.
"God, yes!" Everyone in the room laughs, and then Whitney comes in with Theresa's wedding gown.
After getting help from Pilar, Whitney, and Sheridan, Theresa models her gown for everyone to see.
"So, what do you think?"
"Oh, mija, it is so beautiful on you." Pilar says as she tries to hold back tears.
Mother and daughter share a hug, and Theresa whispers in her ear, "Mama, I'm so happy right now. I found my prince. I love you."
"And I love you, mija. Never let your happiness fade."
"Okay, enough crying, or else your makeup will be ruined!" Sheridan says as the four women share a laugh.
"Theresa, do you have something old, new, borrowed and blue?" Whitney asks.
"Well, the dress is new..."
"Here is something old" Pilar says as she hands Theresa a white handkerchief. "It was your grandmother's. I saved it after my marriage to your papa for you, my daughter." The two women hug, as Sheridan comes up.
"Here is something borrowed." Sheridan hands Theresa a diamond tennis bracelet.
"It's beautiful, Sheridan. Thank you."
"And something blue!" Whitney says as she hands Theresa a bag, which contains a blue garter.
"Perfect. Thank you all, so much."
"You're welcome."
(Hours later, the ceremony is about to begin)
Ethan and Chad are standing at the front of the Church, waiting for the doors to open for Theresa to come down in the arm of her oldest brothers, Antonio and Luis.
"Man, I am so happy for you." Chad whispers.
"Thanks, Chad. I can't wait to begin my life with Theresa."
Suddenly, the music changes, and everyone looks as the doors to the chapel open, revealing a beautiful Theresa wearing an off the shoulder dress, and a tiara veil.
"Oh my God, she is so beautiful." Ethan thinks to himself as he watches his future wife walk down the aisle.
Theresa looks around the chapel at their family and friends, and then makes eye contact with Ethan. "God, I love Ethan so much. Please let us have the happiest marriage ever."
"Who gives this woman to be married tothis man?" Father Lonigan asks.
"We do." Luis and Antonio state as they pull Theresa's veil back, and kiss her cheek. They take her hand and put it into Ethan's.
"Welcome to the family, Ethan." Luis says.
"Take care of our Theresa." Antonio adds.
"I will." Ethan responds as he brings Theresa to his side.
Ethan and Theresa share a glance during the ceremony. "I love you." Ethan mouths. "And I love you." Theresa answers back.
"Ethan, Theresa, please turn to one another, and speak of the vows from your hearts."
Theresa hands Whitney her flowers, and stares into Ethan's eyes. "Ethan. Today, I stand here in front of God, our family, and friends, giving myself to you and you alone. The road to this point has been bumpy, with many hills and valleys to go through. Because we are here today, it proves to me, and everyone around us, that we are strong enough to overcome any obstacle thrown our way. We are able to go with the fun times, and endure during the hard times. I promise on this day and everyday hereafter, to love you with my whole being. I vow to trust, honor. respect, care, and support you in good times, and in bad. I will stand by your side in sickness, and in health. Above all, Ethan, I vow to love you from the depths of my soul, from my heart that beats for you, and from my whole being that lives and breaths for you. I love you, Ethan, always and forever."
After Theresa finishes her vows, the congregation is seen with some tissues dabbing their eyes, as well as Ethan dabbing his own eyes with the unshed tears he holds.
"Wow, am I glad you went first." Ethan says as the congregation laughs. Ethan holds both Theresa's hands in his, and starts his vows. "Theresa. Such a simple name for such an extraordinary woman. You have shown me what true love means. You have been there for me through all the good times, and have been my strength through all the bad times. In front of God, our family, and friends, I vow to cherish and love you. I vow to honor, respect, and care for you through all the good and bad times. I promise to make you as happy as you have made me for the rest of our lives. You are the only woman in my heart, Theresa. You are the blood in my veins, you are the keeper of my soul. Above all, you are the treasure of my heart, and I vow from this day, and everyday of our lives, to love you unconditionally, to always be your rock, your strength, your one love, the best husband and father I can be. I love you, Theresa, with all that I have, and with all that I am."
Theresa sighs in happiness as Ethan then takes a ring from Chad, and places it on her finger. "This ring, while has no beginning, has no ending either. Wear it on your finger, and let it be a constant reminder of how much I love you, how much faith I have in you, and how much you mean to me."
Theresa then takes Ethan's ring from Whitney, "Ethan, I want you to wear this ring, and always remember this day of love. This ring has no beginning, and yet, no ending. I want you to always see this ring as a reminder of my love for you. I want you to know that I will always believe in you, and I want you to know that this ring will symbolize my undying and everlasting love and faith in you, and in us."
"After the vows and exchange of rings, I am truly honored to be the first to introduce the new Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Samuel Winthrop."
"Wait, Father." Ethan says as he turns to the congregation. "This marriage is one where different families are coming together as one. I feel honored to know Sam Bennett as my father, and know that he and my mother have a strong love, as my wife and I do. Therefore, if it is all right with my dad, I would like to take his last name. I would like to be called Ethan Samuel Bennett."
The congregation gasp and then watch as Sam nods his head from the front pew. "I would be honored, son." He says, as Ethan turns back to Theresa.
"Is this okay with you?"
"More than okay, Ethan." Theresa says as she squeezes his hands.
"Okay, father, please, continue." Ethan says as the congregation laugh.
"Well, on this joyous event, I am proud to be the first to announce the new Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Samuel Bennett. Ethan, please, kiss your wife."
"With pleasure!" Ethan says as he takes Theresa's face into his hands.
"I love you."
"And I love you."
The happily married couple shares a kiss, with the congregation applauding in the background.
Coming Up
Ethan and Theresa bond as Husband and Wife
A surprise comes to the Bennett's.
Please RR