Where Do We Go From Here?

Slowly pulling her lips from Ethan's, Theresa sighs contently. "You know, we have to talk about this, don't you?"

"Yeah, I know. We need to figure out where to go from here."

Smiling, Theresa raises her eyebrows. "I could think of some places.."

"Hey, now, behave yourself. You do a number on my control as it is."

"Oh, so I'm not good for your control, is that it?"

"You have no idea."

"Try me."

"Nope, not going there, hon. Come on, let's grab some drinks, and go sit and talk."

"Oh, fine, spoilsport."

Laughing, Ethan winks at her. "I'm saving the best for later."

"Later tonight?"

Throwing a pillow at Theresa, Ethan laughs. "No, dork, later later."

"Oh, fine." Theresa says, giving Ethan a pout.

"You're too much."

"Yeah, but you love me."

"That's right." Sighing, Theresa feels herself glow as Ethan turns his back to her to get the drinks out of the fridge. Wow, he really loves me. This is too good to be true.

Sitting on the couch, Theresa looks up as Ethan makes his way toward her. "Here you go." He says as he hands her the soda.

"Thanks."

"Okay, let's start talking."

"Once a lawyer, always a lawyer." Theresa says as she rolls her eyes, laughing with Ethan.

Taking a deep breath, Theresa starts. "Well, I want to know first from you if the fact that we love each other is going to destroy our relationship? I mean, I don't want to start a serious thing with you only to have it blow up in our face, and then ultimately ruin what we have as best friends."

"I totally agree with you, Theresa. First off, I don't think that the fact that we love each other is going to affect our relationship in a bad way. If anything, it's going to heighten our relationship to a new level. We've always been there for each other, Resa, and I think that by being together as a couple, we'll be able to just expand on the feelings we already have for each other. I mean, we don't know what the future holds. But, I know in my heart, that I want that future to include you in it."

Smiling, Theresa runs her finger down Ethan's cheek. "And I want you in my future."

"So, what do you say we just go at this a day at a time, feel things out, if you will. Because, I can tell you, that you are the only woman in my heart, and I don't want to be with anyone else but you."

"I feel the same way, Ethan. Alright, let's give us a try."

"Us. I like the sound of that."

"Me too."

They share a kiss as they cuddle on the couch, and begin to think of their future.

"We have to tell our families, you know." Theresa says.

"Yeah, I know. What if we got them all together for a barbeque, and then announced our relationship?"

"Sounds like a plan, let me go call our families to tell them."

"Before you go…"

"Yes?"

Ethan slowly pulls Theresa toward him, kissing her again. "I have a lot of time to makeup for." He says, as he winks at her.

Laughing, Theresa gets up. "You're too much, Ethan."

"Yeah, I know. That's why you love me."

"Among other things."

Going off to her room, Theresa calls both Ethan's and her families, who all agree to get together for a party.

"Okay, they all are informed, and all are ready to party."

"Great. Should be fun. I can't wait to see what their reactions will be."

"We'll soon find out!"

Coming Up

What will the families think of E/T?

Ethan asks someone an important question

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