Giving In

As Theresa hangs up the phone, she watches as her son comes into the house.

"Where did you go?"

"I went to see dad."

"Ethan Martin, what did you do?"

Shrugging, Ethan looks at his mother. "I just told dad to fix this. I can't stand what is going on between our family. I want us to be the way we were."

Sighing, Theresa goes to hug her son. "I love you, baby, and we're going to fix this. But, I need to know from you if you can forgive your father?"

"It'll take some time, but I think I can. Dad loves you, I saw that today. He loves you and wants to fix us."

"Do you want to fix us?"

"Yes, mom. I want my family back."

"Alright." With that, Theresa kisses the top of his head. "I'm going to go meet your father. Will you watch your sister?"

"Okay, mom. I love you."

"I love you too, baby."

At the Park

As Ethan sits and waits for Theresa, he reflects on the day his daughter was born..

Flashback

She's beautiful, isn't she, Ethan? Theresa said as the proud parents looked at their little girl.

Just like her mother. Kissing the top of her head, Ethan sighs in happiness. "I love you, Theresa."

And I love you, Ethan.

Present

"We were so happy back then, Theresa, what happened."

"Life." A voice suddenly says, interrupting Ethan's thoughts.

Turning around, Ethan sees Theresa standing behind him. "Hi."

"Hi."

"Take a walk with me?"

"Alright." Gathering her things, Theresa stands and begins to walk with Ethan.

"So, you wanted to see me, what about?" Theresa asks, breaking the silence.

Taking a breath, Ethan looks at her. God, how I love this woman…please, let me fix my marriage…and my family… "I wanted to talk to you about us."

"I'm listening."

Taking her hand in his, Ethan sighs. "Theresa, you have to believe me that I never EVER wanted Gwen. What you saw that day was a trick on her part. I was tired, and I think she drugged my coffee, which is why I passed out, and when you walked in, she was on me. You have to believe me that I never thought she would do something like that." Gently stroking her cheek, Ethan sighs. "Theresa…you are my only love….you and our children mean the world to me…you have to believe that I would never intentionally hurt you."

Closing her eyes against the sensations erupting inside her, Theresa feels Ethan wipe a tear from her eye. "I know, Ethan." She whispers softly.

Sighing, Ethan takes Theresa's head into his hands. "We have been through so much over the years, and yet, we always found our way to each other. Can we find our way back to each other now? I need you and our children, Theresa. My life isn't complete without all of you in it. I love you, and only you. Please, let's start over, Theresa. Let us be the family we both longed for."

"Ethan Martin is so mad, though."

"I know he is, and I will talk to him about it. But, right now, all I want is your answer. I want to know if we can fix this, if we can be a family again?"

"Ethan…so help me god…if I ever find out that you're cheating on me…."

"Theresa, you have to believe in me. I know I broke your trust, and I'm willing to do whatever I have to in order to fix it. You, my love, are the ONLY woman in my heart, the ONLY woman I want to make love to everyday, the ONLY woman I see myself with now and forever. You are my soul mate, Theresa, and no one else. You are the only woman in my life."

Smiling, Theresa shakes her head. "Don't forget Gracie."

Letting out a chuckle, Ethan takes Theresa in his arms. "She's my girl, YOU are my woman, my love. No one can take that away. No one."

"I love you, Ethan. Welcome home."

"Home is where I am with you, my love. I love you, Theresa, I love you with every breath I take."

Coming Up

A new chapter in the Winthrop's life begins

Will Ethan Martin completely forgive his father?

Please R/R