Forgiveness

After some time in the hospital room, Ethan takes his daughter into his arms. "I'm going to take her back to the nursery for a little bit, so you can rest, and we can talk, alright?"

"Alright, Ethan."

Watching Ethan leave with their daughter, Theresa sighs softly, as the memories of how she got here come back to her…

Flashback

Oh my God, Gwen." Ivy said suddenly, her eyes popping out.

"Gwen?" Theresa says as she begins to turn around, only to feel the scalpel dig into her skin"

"AHH!!!!" Theresa screamed as Ethan caught her in his arms.

End Flashback

"God, this is all Gwen's fault. How could she have done this to me? Oh God, what if I can't walk ever again?"

"Baby, you can't panic this way." Ethan says as he runs into the hospital room, attempting to calm Theresa down."

"Ethan, she nearly killed me! How can you stay married to her! What are you thinking!"

Sighing, Ethan takes Theresa's hand in his. "Theresa, I'm no longer married to Gwen. I couldn't stay married to her, when my heart belongs to you. I started the divorce proceedings earlier this week. I only want to be with you, Theresa, only you."

"What, am I the first runner up, Ethan? You can't just go from one woman to the other!"

Ethan lowers his head, as he takes a deep breath before looking back up at Theresa. "I know that, Theresa. That's why I wanted to talk. I'm begging you to forgive me for all my stupidity over the years. I should have stuck by you no matter what happened, and I didn't. I'm the asshole, I realize that. But, I'm an asshole who is madly in love with you, and ONLY you. Don't you see, Theresa, you've been the only woman for me."

Feeling the tears seep from her eyes, Theresa sighs. "Is this really what you want, Ethan? Do you really want to be with me, even though we've had so much heartache through the years?"

"Yes, Theresa, I do. I want nothing more than for you to forgive me, and give me a second, and last, chance to make it up to you."

"I do forgive you, Ethan. And I think that if we really talk about everything, then we can begin our lives on a clean slate...together."

"Together. I like the sound of that."

"So do I, Ethan, so do I."

"Are you feeling up to talking?"

"Yes, Ethan. Come hell or high water, we have to talk to make sure that we're okay. I can't give you my heart again, just to have it break later."

"I understand, Theresa, and I fully agree. Let's talk."

Coming Up

Ethan and Theresa talk about the Past, the Present, and the Future

What will be the outcome of Gwen's trial?

Please R/R