Chapter 9--Marry Me

In the middle of the night, Ethan returns to Theresa's house, preparing to put his plan to work.

Slowly approaching her house from the road, Ethan looks around to make sure that Luis is not around. While it's true that Luis and Ethan grew fond of each other thanks to the works of Sheridan and Theresa, Ethan didn't think Luis would appreciate him sneaking into Theresa's room in the middle of the night.

Looking through the window, Ethan can see that Theresa is sleeping in her bed. "I hope she will realize after tonight that I want her, and only her." Ethan says as he opens Theresa's window slowly, so as not to wake anyone. Pushing his body through the window, Ethan climbs into Theresa's room without a problem.

Knowing he won't wake Theresa up tonight, he slowly climbs into bed with her, and cuddles her body close to his. He kisses her forehead as she rests on his chest. "Oh, how I love you, Theresa."

In the middle of the night, Theresa turns in her bed, and realizes that someone is there with her. Before she screams, she smells Ethan's cologne, and turns around to see him sleeping beside her.

"How did he get in here?" Theresa asks herself. Watching him closely, she finds herself fall in love with him all over again.

"Can I really love him even though he has hurt me so badly?" She thinks to herself as she continues to watch Ethan sleep.

Slowly waking up, Ethan looks at Theresa. "hi." He whispers softly.

"Hi."

"Are you mad that I'm here?"

"No. Why are you here, Ethan?"

"This is it. This is the time." Ethan thinks to himself as he leans on his elbow to stare at Theresa. "I'm here because I came to a realization, and I have to tell you what it is."

Theresa looks over at her clock. "At 3 in the morning?"

Ethan smiles. "It couldn't wait."

"Okay, so what is it?"

Ethan slowly reaches into his pocket, and takes out a ring box. "Theresa, I realized that I can't live without you. I want you to spend the rest of your life with me. Let me be a father to Little Ethan. Let me the man of your heart, your only lover, your best friend, confidant, and the best husband I can be. Will you marry me, Theresa?"

Theresa looks from the ring to Ethan's face, not knowing what to think.

"Theresa, please, say something."

Realizing what she has to do, Theresa wraps her arms around Ethan's neck and kisses him deeply. "Say it again, Ethan."

"Marry me, Theresa."

"No. Not that. Tell me you love me."

Ethan pulls Theresa closer to him. "I love you, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald. With everything that I am. I love you, your little boy, your family, everything."

"And you're sure this time? This is what you really want?"

"With all that I am, Theresa. You are the only woman I want in my life. You and Little Ethan are my family. I love you, and only you."

"Oh, I love you, Ethan. Yes, I'll marry you."

The couple shares another kiss. "And I love you, my amour. You are my world."

The newly engaged couple kisses and hugs one more time, before falling asleep in each other's arms, dreaming of their future.

Coming Up

Ethan and Theresa are united as a family, and reflect on their love

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