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Summary: Chapter 14: Ethan and Theresa talk about their past. Theresa realises who she loves more. The story's getting more intense by the chapter! Please R&R!

"I can't see how I could've thought you sent my paternity papers to the tabloids! I should've trusted you. I'm sorry," Ethan said apologetically, looking Theresa in the eye. He took her hands in his.

"Well, I should have told you about your father since I knew and I shouldn't have believed that you could kill Julian. You would never do something like that even if you hate him so much. I'm sorry, too. Forgive me?" Theresa asked, smiling.

"I guess we're even then!" Ethan cried, hugging Theresa.

Then there was silence. Ethan took Theresa into his arms and they looked up into the sky. It was a beautiful night and the stars were twinkling.

"Look there's a shooting star!" Theresa cried, pointing to it.

"Quick, make a wish!" Ethan insisted.

He watched as Theresa closed her eyes and made her wish.

"What did you wish for?" he asked.

"I can't tell you because if I did, it wouldn't come true!" Theresa replied.

"Fair enough."

Theresa and Ethan's eyes locked. They moved closer to each other. Both of them shut their eyes. Closer, closer, until their lips met in a slow yet romantic kiss. When they finally let go for air, Theresa asked a hypothetical question.

"What do you think would've happened if we did successfully get married?"

"I think we would have lived happily ever after and would've started a family by now. You wouldn't have slept with Julian and we probably would be living in Harmony any more. You'd be pursuing your fashion career and I'd be in a law firm. But then again…if we had gotten married, I wouldn't have realised how much I love you and need you. And I wouldn't have seen you mature into such a fine, beautiful woman and mother," Ethan replied, caressing Theresa's arm.

Theresa smiled sweetly. "I agree. I wouldn't have learnt how to make it on my own. I now realise how much family means to me."

"I love you."

"I love you, too."

Ethan and Theresa once again shared another passionate kiss.

"It's getting late, and it's been such a long and, uh, eventful day. We should head off to bed," Ethan suggested, standing up and offering a hand to Theresa.

"I agree," Theresa accepted his hand and stood up. Hand in hand, they walked into the mansion together.

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Fox just couldn't help but wonder what Ethan and Theresa were talking about…or doing. He wanted to know if they had come back in. Did talking progress to kissing to….?? Fox had absolutely no idea, which was driving him mad! He wanted Theresa real bad to be with him right now. He was in bed, under the covers, listening to footsteps. Any sign of Theresa or Ethan for that matter. The thing was, he couldn't sleep because of his paranoia. He was scared that Theresa had chosen Ethan and had gone to tell him. Fox had always hated failure. As a rich and handsome guy, he was like a chick magnet. He could get any girl he liked in bed. But all had changed. He didn't just want any girl and he didn't just want to sleep with her. He loved her. He wanted a woman. A woman named Theresa. Boy, he wanted her bad.

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"This is kinda stupid considering the man should be escortin the woman to her room," Ethan said.

"No, it's just bad luck that your room is closer to the stairs than mine is," Theresa replied, smiling.

"Yeah."

Theresa put her hands on Ethan's chest and kisses him.

"Good night, Ethan."

"Wait, Theresa. Would you like to come in?" Ethan offered, pointing to his room. He wanted more of her.

Theresa was tempted and she hated to refuse such a great offer. But she didn't know why, but she wanted to desperately see someone. Someone like Fox. She had felt guilty since leaving him to talk to Ethan and wanted to apologise.

"I'm tired and I think tonight isn't a good night, especially because everything that happened today and all."

Ethan was disappointed yet he knew she was right. This was no time to be with someone. He needed tonight to think.

"Yeah, you're right. Take a raincheck?"

"Definitely. Night."

"Night."

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Theresa wanted to go to Fox's room and knock on the door. But she decided she'd better have a shower first. So she did, and she got changed into her nightie. She let her hair down, brushed her teeth and went over to check on Little Ethan. He was fast asleep. Welcome home, my baby boy. Mummy's missed you so much. Theresa leaned over his cot and kissed him on the cheek.

Theresa didn't know if it was the right thing to do or not. It was past midnight and Fox was probably asleep. But she crept -as silently as she could- across the hall to Fox's closed bedroom door. It was pretty cold just stand there in just such little fabric. Theresa took a deep breath, hoping he wasn't asleep and knocked on the door.

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What Theresa didn't know was Fox wasn't asleep. He couldn't because he couldn't stop thinking about her. A knock came on the door and Fox was distracted from his thought. He glanced over at his digital clock. It read 12:16 a.m. Who ever could it be at this time? He wished it was Theresa on the other side of the door. And as he opened the door, it was like an angel granted his wish, because there, standing right before him was Theresa. She was dressed in her same white silk nightie that showed off a whole lot of her tanned skin.

"I hope I didn't wake you up. I just felt I needed to apologise for abandoning you for Ethan earlier on in the night," Theresa half-whispered, half-said.

"It's not your fault. I mean, you love us both and I fully understand that. Not that I'm complaining for your late visit…to my room!" Fox replied smartly.

Theresa smiled.

"It must be cold out there in the hallway, especially when you're barely wearing anything, why don't you come in?" Fox asked, hopeful.

Theresa didn't know if his intentions were just plain caring for her or something else. But unlike Ethan's invitation, Theresa gladly accepted. She walked into the dimmed room. The walls were covered in posters of bands and nearly naked women. The pathway was occasionally covered by some sort of clothing, whether it be a sock to a shirt.

"Sorry about the mess," Fox said, picking up clothes from around the room. He noticed Theresa looking at his posters and he gulped. Uh-oh, I should've torn those down ages ago! Now she's going to think I'm a boy, fantasising about women! He quickly went around the room and tore down the posters.

"I was going to do that tomorrow anyway but I might as well do it now."

Theresa giggled quietly. She saw a couch near the window and sat down.

"Well, anyway, back to business. I totally accept your apology," Fox said, sitting down next to Theresa.

"Have you ever loved someone before, Fox?" Theresa asked out of the blue.

"Not really. I've really liked this girl once. She was called Jillian but she broke it off for another guy so I was pretty depressed for a while. But then I met you and I found out what love really is. I love you and no other woman. Just you."

"I love you too and I wish I could say the same about the 'only you' thing."

Fox smiled and put his hand behind Theresa's back and pulled her in to a fiery kiss. She lay back on the couch as his hands travelled up her nightie. His intentions were made clear.

"I want you so bad, Theresa!" Fox whispered loudly.

It was weird because Theresa wasn't feeling guilty about being with Fox. In fact, she loved every moment of it that she always craved for more.

"Mmmm!" Theresa replied.

Theresa put her arms up to aid Fox in taking her nightie off. He admired her beautiful body. Soon they were both undressed and ended up rolling on the floor.

"Oh, Fox, this isn't the best place to do this!"

Fox got the message and carried her to his bed. At the back of Theresa's head, there was no doubt who she was to choose but right now she was too busy with Fox. They made love till the morning sun started to rise when they both fell asleep in each other's arms.

A/N Hope you liked it, Foxeresa fans! More coming up as the story gets even better! I guarentee! Please review! Thanks!