After finishing breakfast and getting ready for her day, Theresa met Whitney at the Book Café. After talking for an hour about the wedding, they were ready to talk about something else, and the opportunity came when Whitney told Theresa who Chad's best man was.

"Ethan? Really??" Theresa questioned.

"Yeah, Ethan was about the only person would treated Chad decently when he got to Harmony. They've been best friends ever since."

"So, I'll be walking down the isle with Ethan."

"Yeah, you will. And from the look on your face, you won't mind. What's going on with you two?

"What makes you say that?"

"The chemistry last night between you two was amazing. I've never seen you like that with a guy before!"

"I know, Whit. It's amazing what Ethan does to me. He always has. I've had a crush on him for so long, and last night, he admitted he had one on me, too!"

"When?"

"In the car, on the way home from the club, he said he'd always felt a connection to me, and as he got older, it became an attraction. Then he said seeing me again stirred up his feelings for me, and he wants us to start dating!"

"Oh Theresa! That's great! You two are so great together, and you've known each other your whole lives!"

"I know, but that's what scares me, too."

"Why?"

"I'm afraid that knowing everything about one another will make us move faster than we are ready too."

"Theresa, you're worrying too much. Just spend time with him, enjoy it. Things will just happen naturally."

"Like they did for you and Chad? Assuming, that is, that you guys have....you know."

"Well, yeah, we do live together!"

"You'll have to tell me all about that later. And you will...but right now, I have to go to the grocery store. I'm making Ethan dinner at his place!"

"Oh! Sounds like things are going to happen naturally tonight!"

"Hardly! Okay Whit, see you later!"

As Theresa left the Book Café, she decided to head down to the boutique, to make sure all was going well with her designs.

When she walked in, Maria saw her, and immediately ran over to hug her.

"Theresa, I'm so glad you're here! I was just about to call you! I wanted you to see what we got in today. Come in to the back room!"

In the back room, Theresa saw a rolling rack with all of her designs on them, the actual designs, not just on paper, but the actual outfits. Her eyes lit up.

"Oh Maria, these are fabulous! Exactly what I had in mind!" she cried out, looking through all of the different outfits. "When did they come in?"

"Just about an hour ago! I'm so pleased Theresa. These outfits are going to put our little boutique on the map. So, I hope you don't mind, but I've started advertising you."

"Advertising me?"

"Yes, our own in-store designer. A personal designer to our clients. If our clients can't find what they're looking for in the store, then you can design them the perfect outfit!"

"That sound's exciting!"

"So that also means..." Maria walked further back in to the room, and opened up a door for Theresa.

She walked in, and Theresa saw a beautifully decorated office. When she saw her designs framed all over the walls...

"My office?"

"Of course! You're the main attraction now, you definitely get your own office."

"Thank you, Maria! I'm so excited! I almost want the month to be over so I can start work!"

"Now Theresa. Enjoy the town again. You haven't lived in Harmony in so long. There have been quite a few changes. Have some fun, then I'll work your fingers to the bone!" she laughed.

Theresa laughed along with her. "Well, actually. I just started dating this guy...so the time off will be put to good use."

"Really? Anybody I know??"

"Ethan Bennett."

"Of course! I know Ethan! His mother comes in all the time. She's always raving about her lawyer son."

"That's Ethan."

"How did you two meet?"

"Oh, we've known each other our whole lives. And both had secret crushes on one another. We went out together last night, and he asked me if we could start dating! I'm so excited, and happy!"

"My husband and I are childhood sweethearts. We've been married for over 30 years."

Theresa smiled in the comfort of knowing she was doing the right thing by giving her relationship with Ethan a chance.

Just then, one of the girls came in to the office.

"Maria, Gwen Hotchkiss is here to see you."

"Okay, I'll be right out." As the girl left, Maria rolled her eyes.

"What? Is that girl bugging you or something?"

"No, Gwen Hotchkiss is...she' always in here asking for"...suddenly, a thought hit her...."hold on. Gwen Hotchkiss, Ethan Bennett. She talks about him all the time. Her mom and his mom are working on setting them up together."

"Yeah, we ran in to her the other day when we were at lunch. Ethan doesn't think too much of her though, so I'm not too worried about it."

"Good for you, honey. She's just another rich girl. But the rich girls help pay the bills, so I had better get out there."

"I gotta go, too. I'm making dinner for Ethan at his place, and I have to go to the grocery store."

"Good, we can face her together." And Maria linked arms with Theresa and walked to the front of the store.

"Well, don't you two look cozy!" Gwen said.

"Gwen! Have you met my new designer, Theresa?"

"Yes, actually, I have. She's a friend of a friend."

"How are you today Gwen?"

"I'm fine. But our mutual friend, Ethan is on my list! I haven't heard from him since the day I saw the two of you at the Book Café!" Gwen said teasingly.

"Oh, well I can tell you from first hand knowledge that he's been busy with a case."

"Really? And how do you know that?"

"He told me at dinner last night."

"Oh, yes. I heard it was a Bennett-Lopez Fitzgerald family dinner."

"Yes, it was. Well, until Ethan and I went to the movies after." Theresa was purposely baiting Gwen.

"Movies?"

"And then to Chad's club for drinks and dancing."

"Drinks, and dancing?" Gwen was starting to get jealous, and annoyed.

"We had a wonderful time! But I'll definitely tell him your try to get in touch with him, when I see him tonight for dinner."

"Dinner again tonight? Aren't you spending a lot of time together?"

"Just two old friends, catching up", she said, winking and smiling at Maria.

Maria almost fell on the floor laughing, watching Gwen's reaction to Theresa's comments.

"Well, I really should get going. Nice to see you again, Gwen. Maria, call me if you need anything. Okay?"

"Will do sweetie, have fun!"

And with that, Theresa breezed out of the store.