Theresa and Ethan timed it perfectly, and walked in the door just as the oven went off.

So, an hour and a half later, they had stuffed themselves on lasagna and bread and wine, while they laughed and talked about their childhood, about their college days, and about what they thought the future held for them.

"Oh! I almost forgot to tell you! I went down to Envy today, after I got off the phone with you? I saw Maria, and you'll never guess what she's doing?"

"What is she doing?"

"She's advertising me!"

"Excuse me?"

Theresa laughed. "That's what I said too, until she explained it. She's going to start advertising personal designing. That's me, a personal designer!"

"Theresa, that's wonderful!"

"I'm so excited! She also had just gotten my fall line in. I mean, the actual clothing! It was a dream come true to finally see my designs become a reality."

Ethan had to laugh. "I absolutely love seeing you this excited. I don't think I've seen you this way since....since Brad Pitt broke up with Gwyneth Paltrow!"

Theresa began to laugh hysterically. "Hey, I thought for sure he was on his way to Harmony to find me!"

They both laughed together, until Theresa remembered what else, or who else she remembered that day.

"I also saw Gwen today."

"Oh, no. And I'm sure she gave you a sob story about how's she's been trying to contact me and I keep ignoring her."

"You know Ms. Hotchkiss better than I thought!"

"Well, I don't think I'll be seeing Gwen anytime soon. It's not necessary."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm not interested in her. Not that I really ever was, but now that you and I are together, I don't need to entertain the idea of any other woman." As he said this, Ethan reached across the table and took Theresa's hand.

"Really?" Theresa asked quietly.

"Really.", he said, standing up, pulling Theresa up next to him in to his arms. Then he kissed her. But this kiss was unlike the kisses they had shared before. It was soft and gentle at first, but as the kiss continued, it became deeper, and more feverish.

As they finally pulled away from each other, there was only one word Theresa could utter.

"Wow"

"Yeah, I know what you mean."

"Ethan, do you really mean what you said, about no other women?"

"Yes, I really did. I guess that's why I never bothered to date in college or law school."

"You didn't date anyone, at all?"

Ethan laughed. "Well, I wasn't a hermit, but I never really dated anyone seriously. Deep down in my heart, I always knew we would end up together."

"You knew, but I, on the other hand, secretly prayed."

"Really?"

"Well, yeah. Think about it, Ethan. Growing up, I had two best friends. Whitney, and you. You were always so nice to me, always bringing me along whenever you and Luis went somewhere, like the corner store or the movies. And whenever we played games, you always chose me first for your team. Me! Little Theresa! You were my knight in shining armor back then. I used to have dreams that you and I would get married!"

"Oh really now?" Ethan said. His interest was suddenly perked.

"Oh my god! If you knew how many times I married you in the front yard? You'd think I was nuts!"

"Whoa, hold on! What do you mean, married me in the front yard?"

Theresa laughed out loud. The only other people who knew about this were Whitney and Mama.

"Yeah! You know that little bush in our front yard, that grows those little white flowers?"

"Yeah?"

"Well, I used to pretend they were little wedding bouquets. And I'd get a pillowcase off of my bed, and put it on like veil. And Whit and I would pretend you were standing next to me, and she'd marry us. We must have done this once a week!"

"Where was I when this was going on?" Ethan flopped down on the couch. He was actually disappointed that he had missed this when he was young.

Theresa sat down next to him. "Well, you didn't really think I would do all of this when you were around, did you? I'd wait until you had to go with Grace for an errand, or visit your Dad at the station. One time, Mama caught us. I didn't want to tell who I was pretending to get married to. So I told her George Clooney instead."

"Theresa, I can't believe you're telling me all of this. Why didn't you say something sooner?"

"Well at the time I couldn't say anything. Back then I just thought you were being nice to me because you felt sorry for me. You know, the baby sister tagging along. And as we got older, I was afraid you'd think I was a silly little school girl. By the time I was really ready to tell you, you were going to college."

Ethan sat quiet for a moment, with a huge smile on his face. "I can't believe this, Theresa. This whole time, our whole lives! We've been both had feelings for the other, but never had the chance to show it."

"And now, here we are, grown up, and the feelings are still there. It's amazing," Theresa said.

"Its fate", Ethan replied, and leaned over to kiss her again. "And you know what?" he said when the kiss was over. "All of those stories make the movie we got for tonight perfect!"

"Oh my gosh! Your right, "13 Going on 30" is perfect! Can we watch it now? Please!"

"Of course we can! But, do you need popcorn first?"

"Well, any other time I'd say yes, but I'm really pretty full. Let's just watch the movie and see what happens."

"Okay", Ethan said putting the movie in the VCR, "here we go!"

The movie was halfway through. It was a really good movie, but Ethan and Theresa couldn't keep their eyes, or their hands off of each other. At first it was innocent, just hand holding and arm stroking. But the electricity their bodies were getting from one another, from the innocent touching, was eventually coursing through their bodies. When they both looked at each other at the same time, it ignited a spark, and they were immediately drawn to each other. They quickly moved towards each other, and their lips crashed together, kissing like they were before, the passionate kissing, with absolutely no need to stop. Ethan loved the feeling of Theresa's soft lips against his, and was desperate to feel her tongue mingle with his own. He began to tease her lips with it, and she immediately parted her lips so that their tongues could join. As their kisses became more feverish, Ethan instinctively moved his hands up swiftly to the back of Theresa's head, and began to lightly grab her hair, massaging her scalp as the kisses got more intense. It drove Theresa absolutely crazy. Finally, after what seemed like hours, the couple "came up for air."

"Wow", Theresa managed to push out of her mouth.

Ethan let out a little chuckle. "You keep saying that."

"I can't help it. I've never been kissed like that before."

"That I agree with, I've never kissed a woman like that before. It's you, Theresa. You stir up all of these feelings in me."

"Yeah, I know what you mean." Theresa looked over at the TV. "That must have been some kind of make out session, the movie is over!"

"We can rent it another time. And, as much as I'd like to kiss you again, it's getting late, and I don't want Pilar to worry about you."

Theresa looked at the clock and sighed. "I guess your right. Such a gentleman."

"Don't you mean, knight in shinning armor?"

"Will I ever be able to live my past down?"

"I'm thinking no!" Ethan laughed.

Ethan and Theresa got up off of the couch, and Ethan grabbed Theresa's keys before they went for the door.

"Well, thank you Ethan, for a wonderful evening."

"Thank you for dinner. I hope we can do it again, soon."

"Dinner or...after dinner?" Theresa asked coyly.

"Both", Ethan replied, as his eyes danced for Theresa.

She hated to leave, but knew if she stayed one minute longer, it would be another hour before she got home.

"Okay, well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow!"

"One more kiss goodbye?" Ethan asked.

Theresa smiled up at him. "Okay, but a short one, or I'll never make it home!"

"I promise." And Ethan leaned down, and kissed her gently on the lips.

"Wow", Theresa said as they parted.

"You need to say something else after I kiss you besides that!"

"I'll try and figure something out. Goodnight, Ethan."

"Goodnight, Theresa."