Thinking Things Through

After Ethan leaves, Theresa slowly walks around the park, and begins to think. There has been so much heartache and pain all because of Gwen and Rebecca. How can I know what the right thing to do is when my heart tells me one thing, and my mind tells me another?

And Little Ethan. I named my son after the man I loved, was I stupid or was I just following my heart?

I want to give Ethan and I another chance, but is the risk for heartache too big to endure the chance at love? I love Ethan, I never stopped. God, this isn't happening to me, again.

Sitting on a bench, Theresa opens her purse to find a picture of her and Ethan, taken while they were dating.

"We were so happy in this picture. God, what am I going to do?"

Flashback

"I understand, Theresa. I'll do anything to make you see that we belong together, the way fate intended."

End Flashback

Laughing to herself, Theresa shakes her head. "Go figure, Ethan, I made a believer out of you in Fate. Question is will fate be enough to bring us back together?"

Gathering her things, Theresa makes her way home. Once home, she finds her mother and son playing in the living room.

"Mi hija, are you alright?" Pilar asks.

"Mama, I'm so confused right now. I just met up with Ethan, and he told me everything that's happened. Gwen and Rebecca were the ones that sent the tabloid out, mama. Ethan is divorcing Gwen and wants to start a relationship with me again."

"What are you going to do, Theresita?"

"I don't know, mama. My heart tells me to take Ethan back. My mind tells me to move on. How can I make this choice, mama? I have my son to think about as well."

"Theresita, do you still love Ethan?"

"Yes, mama. I'll always love Ethan. But is love always enough?"

"You have to believe in yourself, Theresita. You have to believe that whatever choice you make, will be the right one. You deserve happiness, my little girl. You and your son deserve to be happy."

"I'm going to go rest, mama. Can you stay with Little Ethan?"

"Of course."

Theresa's room

"The right thing to do. I wish I knew what that is."

Lying down on her bed, Theresa falls asleep, and begins to dream…

Theresa's Dream

"Theresa, do you know how much I love you?"

"Hmm. A lot?"

"You better believe it. You are my heart, Theresa. No one can ever take that away from me. I love you so much, and knowing that you're my wife makes me realize how lucky a man I am to have you with me, forever and always."

"I love you, Ethan."

"And I love you, Theresa."

End Dream

Waking up suddenly, Theresa wipes the tears from the corner of her eyes. "I am Ethan's heart…just like he is mine….maybe…just maybe…fate is finally on my side." Reaching for the phone, Theresa dials the familiar number.

"Hello?"

"It's me."

"Hi. Are you alright?"

"Yes. Can you meet me at the wharf?"

"Absolutely. I'll be there in a few minutes."

"Okay, see you there."

Leaving her room, Theresa goes to her mother. "I'm going to go meet Ethan again, mama. I came to a decision."

"Be strong, my baby. Be strong."

"I will." Kissing both her son and her mother, Theresa makes her way to the wharf.

As she approaches the wharf, she sees the familiar silhouette of Ethan's back. "Hi."

Turning around, Ethan smiles slowly. "Hello."

Moving towards him, Theresa looks out at the water. "What were you thinking just now?"

"About our first kiss here. I knew then that you were going to be running havoc on my heart."

"Is that a good thing?"

"A very good thing. You see, you taught me the meaning of love."

"As you did me."

"so what did you want to talk about?"

"Us."

"Have you come to a decision?"

"Yes." Turning to Ethan, Theresa is immersed into his blue eyes. "I had this dream. I dreamt that we were telling each other that we loved one another, no matter what. When I woke up, I realized that was still true. I've always loved you, Ethan. You are the keeper of my heart. Despite all the hurt and heartache, we're still here, and we still want to be with each other. If you're willing, I'm willing to give us another chance, and make things right between us."

Closing his eyes, Ethan opens them again, and softly caresses Theresa's cheek. "You want to be with me?"

"Yes. I want you to be able to accept my love, as well as the love my son has for you. Can we try again, Ethan? Can we finally find the happiness we long for with each other?"

"Theresa, my beautiful Theresa. Yes, I want nothing more than to be a family with you and little Ethan. I love you so much. You are the only woman in my heart, and forever will be."

Leaning forward, Ethan and Theresa's lips meet in a kiss. Hearing the other sigh, they deepen the kiss, feeling all the love and passion collide between them.

Coming Up

The conclusion

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