A New Perspective on Life

(A/N: Thank you to all who reviewed the story. This was a lot of fun to write, and I'll be coming up with another one soon! :-))

It has been about three years since Ethan and Theresa have been married. Together, with their three children, Ethan Martin age 7, and the twins Nicholas and Audrey, 3 years old, they have made a wonderful life for themselves. Gwen and Rebecca were found guilty of their misdeeds, and now face a life sentence.

Sitting on the couch watching their children play together, Ethan looks over at Theresa.

"Did you ever think it would be this good?" He asks her as he caresses her face.

"Since the first moment I laid eyes on you." She responds.

Kissing her softly, Ethan sighs in contentment as he watches his family interact with each other.

Later at night, after making the most perfect love he and Theresa could, he cuddles her close to his heart.

"You know that my heart beats only for you, don't you?" He asks her after kissing her on top of her head.

Looking up at the only man she could ever love, Theresa smiles. "Yes, my love, just as my heart beats only for you. I could never have imagined myself as happy as I am today with you and our children."

"Our road to true love has been filled with many hills and valleys, but we did it, honey. We've overcome them. Now, we can move forward and be the family we always wanted to be."

"About that family, Ethan..." Theresa says with a smile on her face.

"What about us, baby?"

Taking his hand, Theresa places it on her stomach. "I think we're about to get even bigger."

"We're pregnant?"

"We're pregnant!"

Hugging and kissing her close, Ethan smiles at Theresa. "How do you do it, my love? How is it in one moment you can take my happiness and triple it?"

"With a lot of faith, and a lot of love, Ethan."

"I love you so much, Theresa."

"And I love you, Ethan. Always and forever."

Over the next few months, Theresa and Ethan bask in their love, and in their love for their children. The Winthrops become blessed with a new addition to the family, a little girl named Angelica Pilar.

The End :-)