As the group stood in line, Theresa noticed Whitney and Chad ahead of them just about to go in to the theatre.

"Hey guys!" Theresa yelled.

Whitney turned around and saw everyone waiting to go in.

"Hey! Everybody had the same idea, huh?"

"It's the most popular thing to do in Harmony on a Friday night!" Sheridan replied.

"Well, not the most popular, people do come to my club, too, you know!" Chad said.

"Speaking of which, why aren't you there?" Ethan asked him.

"Well, I had to take a few hours off to show my girl a good time." He squeezed Whitney close to him.

"Actually, we're going over after the movie, why don't you guys go to? That way, I won't be sitting all alone all night!"

"Oh, that sounds like so much fun! Can we go, Luis?" asked Sheridan.

"Yeah, that sounds good. We haven't been out in a while. Whaddya say Miguel, you and wife ready for a night on the town?"

"Oh, this is going to be so much fun! By the time we get home from work, we're usually too tired to go out, but tonight, everybody's here, it'll be a blast!" Kay was jumping up and down and clapping her hands.

"Well, looks like Kay's already answered for us!"

"Theresa, you up for it? I know you just got back in to town yesterday." Chad was excited about the prospect of all of his friends seeing his club, he'd worked really hard to make a place for everyone to come and have a good time.

"Well, if all my family and my best friends are going, how can I say no? Is it okay with you Ethan? After all, you are my ride for the evening."

"I actually haven't been to the club in a while, so I'm game!"

"Oh, this is going to be so much fun! I'll actually have someone to talk to tonight!" Whitney squealed.

"But if we don't' get in to that movie theatre, these tickets we just bought will be useless, so let's go in!" said Miguel.

Two hours later, the crew was off to Chad's night club, called "The Cove". As soon as they walked in, Chad found them a table, and then went off to make sure everything was running smoothly.

"This DJ is great, Whit! Where did Chad find him?"

"You actually know this guy, Theresa, we went to school with him! Remember Todd, he was a couple years older than us, kind of tall, blond hair, he was always in the music room, playing around?"

"Oh my god! I do remember him!! He actually asked me out once. This is him?"

"Yeah, well. He applied for the job, and Chad really liked him, and he had a good sense of music, but once Chad started training him, he really took off. Now Chad only uses him on weekends, when the crowd is really hoppin'!"

"Looks like we picked the perfect night to come!" Ethan said.

The waitress then came over and took every one's order. Luis, Miguel and Ethan all ordered beers, Sheridan and Whitney ordered a glass of wine, Kay ordered a coke, and Theresa ordered a Sex on the Beach. When Luis heard what Theresa was saying, he freaked out.

"Theresa!" he said. "Is that any way to talk?"

"Luis, it's the name of drink, for god's sake!"

"What kind of a name is that? This must be something you picked up living in New York."

"Actually, it is. Some girlfriends of mine used to go out every once in a while, and they got me to try one, and I like it. So now, that's what I order."

"Good to know you were working to hard in the city," Luis sneered.

"I was working hard, Luis. But every once in a while, I needed a break. It's not like I was a fall down drunk or anything."

The waitress returned, and handed everyone their drinks. When they all went to pay, the waitress told them they were compliments of the owner.

"Oh, Chad's so sweet!" said Kay. "He didn't have to do that."

"You have no idea how much this means to Chad, you guys all being here. He really wants to make a name for himself."

"Well, he's doing a pretty good job if you ask me!" Ethan said proudly. Ethan was one of the few people to befriend Chad when he first came to Harmony, and was glad he was doing so well at something he really loved.

Just then, a song came on that Whitney and Theresa used to dance to in high school. They both squealed out loud when they heard it.

"Oh my god, Whit, do you remember this song?"

"Of course I do, let's go!", as she raced for the dance floor.

"Anybody want to join us, Sheridan, Kay?"

"I thought you'd never ask!" Sheridan jumped out of her chair.

"I'm with Whitney, let's go!", and Kay was not far behind them.

Soon they were all on the dance floor, shaking it for all of Harmony to see.

Ethan couldn't take his eyes off of Theresa. She was so beautiful, vibrant and alive. So different from the few girls he had dated in college. He felt his heart race every time she turned his way. Once in a while she'd look his way and smile and wave while she was dancing.

After the song was done, a slow song came on. Upon hearing it, Luis and Miguel immediately groaned.

"What's wrong with this song?" Ethan asked.

"When Theresa was in high school, she loved this song, so much, she always ran around the house singing it. We begged Mama to make her stop, but she never did, so we always heard it, all day, everyday."

"Well, how about I put you boys out of your misery before Theresa comes back and ask her to dance?" With that, Ethan got off of his chair and began to head for the dance floor.

As he got to the floor, he noticed Theresa talking to the DJ. Whitney, Sheridan and Kay passed him on the way back to their seats.

"Hey, Whit. Is Theresa requesting a song?"

"No, she just wanted to go say hi to Todd.", and Whitney walked away.

Suddenly, a twinge of jealousy overcame Ethan. He remembered Theresa saying that this Todd guy had asked her out once in high school.

Ethan approached Theresa and tapped her on the shoulder.

"Hey Ethan, this is Todd, the guy Whitney was telling us about at the table. Todd, this is Ethan Bennett, the guy I was just telling you about."

"Nice to meet you", Ethan said and shook his hand.

"Same here."

"Theresa, would you like to dance?" Ethan asked her.

"Oh, Ethan I'd love to, I really like this song! Excuse me Todd. I 'll catch up to you later."

"No prob, Theresa."

As they hit the dance floor, Ethan was a little nervous. He'd never held Theresa so close before. But once he did, he relaxed, and just took in the smell of her. She smelled of coconut shampoo, and a light, flowery perfume.

As they began to sway across the floor, Theresa had never felt more safe and comfortable in a man's arms. And they seemed to fit together perfectly. The smell of Ethan's cologne was almost intoxicating.

"Theresa, may I ask what kind of perfume your wearing?"

"It's called 'Pleasures', it's by..."

"Estee Lauder", Ethan finished her sentence.

"How did you know that?"

"It's what Grace wears. I thought it smelled familiar. Although it smells different on you."

"All perfumes smell different on different women. Every woman gives off different pheromones than the other."

"You're pretty smart, where'd you learn that?"

"Remember the summer I spent working at the mall in Castleton? The store I worked at had a perfume counter, and I used to go over there on my breaks and try on all the different scents. One of the sales ladies told me that."

"I thought maybe you learned it in school."

"Well, they did try to teach me that, but I already knew!"

A silence fell between them.

"Theresa, there's something I want to tell you..."

"Ethan? The song is over."

Ethan immediately pulled away from Theresa and looked around embarrassed. "Oh, sorry", he said.

"Its okay, Ethan. Now, what did you want to tell me?"

"Oh, it was nothing. Just that I like your perfume."

"Thank you, Ethan." Theresa got the sense that Ethan was trying to tell her something else, but she didn't want to pry.

Two hours, many drinks, and lots of dancing later, the gang called it a night, and decided to head home.

"Whit, are you staying with Chad, or did you need a ride?" Ethan asked her.

"No, I'm okay, but thanks. I'm used to hanging out here with Chad until the bar closes. You guys go home and rest. We've been tearin' it up all night!"

They all laughed, and Whit and Theresa hugged goodbye, and made plans to shop the next day, after Whitney was done with tennis practice.

Luis, Miguel, Sheridan and Kay all said goodnight to Ethan and Theresa, and got in the car to head home. Ethan and Theresa started for her house, too.

"I had so much fun tonight, Ethan! Thanks so much for asking me to go to the movies!"

"I'm glad you had fun. It was nice to see you like that."

"Like what?"

"Well, like... you. I haven't been around you in so long, almost forgot how much fun you are, how much fun we have together."

"Oh, that's the nicest compliment I've ever gotten. Thank you."

"Your welcome. So, tomorrow's Saturday, your not going for your jog, are you?"

"I don't think I will as early as I did today. It's almost 2 in the morning!"

They both laughed together as they pulled in to Pilar's driveway.

"Well, thank you again, Ethan." As she began to open the car door...

"Theresa, wait, please. There's something I've been trying to tell you all night."

"I got that feeling, but I didn't want to pry. Are you okay?"

"More than I have been in a long time. Theresa, seeing you again has brought up some feelings I've had for a long time, and thought I would never feel again."

"What are you saying, Ethan?"

"I'm saying that ever since we were kids, I've always felt a connection to you. And the older we got, the stronger it did. That connection turned out to be an attraction, and now...well, I was wondering...oh God, how do I ask this? Can we start seeing each other Theresa? You know, start dating?"

Theresa was somewhat dumbfounded by Ethan's request. Yet, her heart was screaming at her to say yes.

"Ethan, I think I've always felt the same as you. That's why I always used to follow you around when we were young. And spending time with you has brought up feelings for me too, so I guess the feelings are mutual!"

"So the answer is yes?"

"Yes, Ethan!" Ethan breathed a deep sigh of relief.

"Then I hope the answer to my next question is yes, too. Can I please kiss you?"

Theresa smiled and shook her head.

Ethan leaned in, and ever so gently, pressed his lips against Theresa's. He didn't make the kiss too long, just long enough to satisfy the urge that he had been fighting all night.

As they pulled away from each other, Ethan noticed it took Theresa a minute to open her eyes.

"Ethan, I've never been kissed like that before."

"Well, thank you very much!" he said proudly.

Theresa giggled. "Well, goodnight, Ethan. I look forward to hearing from you."

"Goodnight Theresa, sweet dreams."