Better Outcomes

As the houseguests each sit down, Theresa sighs.

(I still can't believe how far we've come. This head of household is important. It brings us one step closer to the final day. Theresa).

Watching the TV in anticipation, Theresa jumps when she sees the heading "Who will be the next HOH?"

"Good luck, guys."

Suddenly, the news is revealed. Ethan, congrats, you are this week's most important Head of Household!

(I finally became HOH! I couldn't believe it when I saw my name up there! Ethan).

(I think it's safe to say my butt is out the door! So much for my fame. Mike)

(I'm happy that Ethan is HOH. Granted, I may be leaving, but at least I know Theresa will be taken care of. Fox)

"Ethan, you will have to make your choice tomorrow as to who will be nominated for eviction."

"Alright." Ethan says to the producers who are talking via the television.

After the HOH is revealed, Ethan and Theresa make their way to his new room.

"Come on in, guys, I want you to see this too."

"Nah, me and Mike will stay here. You guys enjoy." Fox says, winking to Ethan.

Walking with Theresa, Ethan smiles. "I'm so happy right now."

"Yeah, I can tell. I'm proud that you won."

"Well, thank you." Leaning over, Ethan kisses the top of Theresa's head. "Ready?"

"Yup, let's go in."

Opening the door, Ethan spots his basket from home. "My favorite CD!" Ethan says, as he grabs his Creed CD.

"You like that group?"

"Oh My God! I love them!"

"That's funny, so do I."

Smiling, Ethan looks up at her. "See, we have a lot in common."

"Yes, apparently, we do."

Sitting on the bed next to Ethan, Theresa watches as he looks through his basket. "This here, these are my parents." Ethan says, as he shows a picture of Julian, Ivy, Eve, Sam and Grace.

"Wow, those are a lot of people."

"Well, these two," Ethan says as he points to Ivy and Sam, "are my real parents. The rest are all step-family."

"Interesting. Do you get along with everyone?"

"Thankfully, yes. You see, my parents were together up until I was conceived. Then, strange twists took over, and they fell in love with other people. Then, somehow, they found their way back to each other. It's all real strange."

"Nothing is strange in the name of love."

Smiling, Ethan tucks a swipe of hair behind Theresa's face. "You are definitely a romantic."

"Yes, I am."

"You're just lucky I find you adorable enough to enjoy it."

"Oh, so I'm adorable, am I?"

"Absolutely." Ethan says, as he cups Theresa's chin and kisses her.

Next Day-Nomination Ceremony

As Fox, Mike and Theresa sit at the smaller kitchen table waiting for Ethan, Fox takes Theresa's hand briefly. "I just want you to know that I'm happy for you."

"Thanks."

"I hope Ethan is everything that I couldn't be to you."

"You mean that?"

"Yes, I do. I hope you and I can be good friends still, Theresa."

"Me, too."

Smiling the two hug briefly, then pull away when Ethan begins to enter the room.

(I watched Fox hug Theresa, and even though I shouldn't have, I felt jealous. Ethan)

As the nomination box is set on the table, Ethan looks at the three remaining houseguests.

"Tonight, only one key will be pulled out. After that key is pulled, I will then give my reasons for nominating the two nominees." With that, Ethan pulls out the key. "Theresa, you are safe this week."

Putting her key around her neck, Theresa watches Fox and Mike. "Fox, Mike, I have nominated you both for eviction. There is no given reason why I picked you, except to say that you both are great players, and I nominated you because I felt that you both were threats to me in winning. I hope you understand."

"We do." Fox says, nodding at Mike.

"Okay. Nomination night is over."

(I wasn't surprised that Ethan nominated me. I just hope I can stay after. Fox).

(I'm determined to win the money, I'll do whatever I have to in order to stay here. Mike).

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