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Summary: Chapter 20: Theresa tells Luis, Chad and Whitney the news. She begins the trip to the airport. *Sniffs* It's a sad chapter but definitely worth reading. R&R!

I really want to finish this fic before the end of my summer holiday. I return to school on the 29th of January. But if I can't, you should expect either shorter chapters or longer intervals between chapters. So, I'm just letting all the usual reviewers know. Happy reading!

The Russell's place- 4:00pm…

When the car pulled up at the Russell's' driveway, Theresa got her son and rushed to the door and knocked. T.C. answered the door and smiled.

"Ah, Theresa. You must be looking for Whitney, right?" T.C. asked.

"Well, yes. Is she home?"

"No, unfortunately. She's out with Chad at the Book Cafè."

"Oh ok. I'll go there to look for her. Thanks anyway, Mr. Russell!"

"No problem. Bye."

Theresa turned around. She gave an excited smile to Ethan and Ethan just laughed.

When they were all in the car, Ethan asked, "So, madam, our next stop is the Book Cafè, am I right?"

Theresa punched him softly. "Are you mocking me? You offered to drive, remember?"

"Ow! Ok, ok! I surrender. Let's get going."

Theresa smiled. "Yes, captain, let's go."

Ethan smiled back at Theresa, then reversed out of the driveway and made their way to the Book Cafè.

It took them awhile to get to the cafè but Ethan finally parked the car outside the entrance of it.

"Great, I'm hungry anyway," Ethan said, rubbing his stomach.

Theresa giggled. "We're not here to eat, you greedy pig!"

Theresa's stomach rumbled loudly as if responding to that comment. Ethan laughed.

"I think you're stomach disagrees with you!"

Theresa blushed. "Ok, maybe I want to grab something to eat. But we're here to talk to Whitney and Chad too."

"Yes, madam!" Ethan cried, saluting.

Theresa smiled and poked out her tongue. She grabbed her handbag, unbuckled Little Ethan and walked into the cafè.

"Do you see them any where?" Theresa asked, looking around the room.

"Hmm…oh, there they are!" Ethan cried, pointing to the other side of the room.

"Oh yeah, let's go."

Theresa carried Little Ethan in her arms and power walked to Chad and Whitney's table. Ethan was right behind her. Theresa stopped when she realised she was interrupting something. Chad and Whitney were in the middle of a passionate kiss.

Theresa leaned over to Ethan. "What do I do?" she whispered in his left ear.

Ethan smiled. "Ahem!" he cleared his throat.

Chad and Whitney broke the kiss immediately. They were scared for a second.

"Theresa, Ethan! You scared us. I thought you were my parents!" Whitney exclaimed but blushing.

"Sorry, I went to your house to look for you and Chad but you weren't there but your dad said you two were here so I'm here to talk to you."

"Oh? What do you need to tell us?" Chad asked.

"Yeah, sit down and tell us."

Theresa sat down next to Whitney and Chad stood up.

"You gals talk. Ethan and me'll go order some food. Sandwiches alright for you two?" Chad asked.

"Yeah," Theresa and Whitney answered.

"Come on, man. We'll leave them alone," Chad said, slapping Ethan on the back and they left.

"So what's the news that couldn't wait?" Whitney asked.

"Well, you know how I've fallen in love with both Fox and Ethan?" Theresa started.

"Yeah…you've chosen between the two?"

"Yes and no."

"What do you mean, Theresa?" Whitney asked, now confused.

"I've decided I need a break from Harmony. A new year, a new start, a new chapter in life. I've told you since I was little that I want to go to New York to become a successful fashion designer. I want to follow my dream. Besides, I couldn't choose between Fox and Ethan so I want to leave Harmony. I'll miss all of you in Harmony but I believe this is the right thing to do. I'm a woman now and I need to support my baby and me. I'm moving to New York. My flight leaves at 10:30pm tonight."

Whitney gasped at her friend's news. "So this is definite then?"

"Yes, I've made up my mind," Theresa replied firmly.

"Then I wish you all the best, Theresa. And don't forget to call and e-mail me!" Whitney hugged Theresa as she tried to hold back tears in her eyes.

"Don't cry, you'll make me cry! And you don't know how many times, I've cried today!" Theresa said.

"I can't help it. I'll miss you so much!" Whitney sobbed.

Theresa hugged her best friend again. "Don't worry, I'll still be your best friend, no matter what!" Theresa cried with her.

"Ahem!" Chad cried this time round.

Whitney and Theresa wiped away their tears and looked up.

"Your sandwiches and cokes, ladies. Is there anything else we can get the two of you?" Ethan asked, bowing.

"Yes," Theresa answered matter-of-factly.

"Yes?" Ethan asked. What else could she possible want?

"Yeah, I'd like you to sit down!" Theresa ordered, laughing.

Ethan smiled and sat down. They began to eat and talk.

"Ya know, I've missed the four of us hangin' out together like old times," Chad said.

Ethan and Theresa looked at each other. Theresa blushed and looked away.

"Times have changed. I need to tell you something, Chad," Theresa answered.

"I know, I know. Ethan already told me about you leavin'. I'll miss ya, Theresa."

"Miss you too, Chad. You've been a great friend to me."

"I've just been returning the favour, girl." Chad smiled and Theresa smiled back, blinking back tears.

"Thanks for telling Chad," Theresa whispered to Ethan.

"Pleasure" Ethan replied.

When the four of them finished their meals and payed for the bill, they walked outside.

"Let's go down to the beach and watch the sunset!" Whitney suggested.

"Yeah, I'd love that!" Theresa squealed enthusiastically.

"I'll get Baby Ethan's pram," Ethan offered.

"Thank you."

So Chad, Whitney, Little Ethan and Theresa went on down to the beach.

"Ethan will make a good father, don't ya think?"

Theresa paused. "Let's not get into this."

"Ok, ok. I'm just sayin' that he will be."

"I know and I agree."

"Don't you think he deserves a second chance? Doesn't everyone deserve one?" Chad asked.

"Chad!" Theresa yelled.

"Alright, alright! Just askin'."

"It's more complicated than you think."

"Well, it is your decision."

Theresa looked over her shoulder at Ethan carrying the pram, hurrying to catch up with them. She smiled as he nearly tripped over. He is going to make a great father.

When they reached the beach, Ethan had caught up.

"I brought a rug too."

"Good thinkin' man!" Chad said.

So Theresa laid her son down into his pram and he fell asleep. Then the two girls and two guys sat down on the rug and watched the view before them. The waves crashed onto the shore while the sky was turning a red-orange colour. The sun was slowly inching its way below the horizon. It was a spectacular scene.

"This is the last sunset we'll see together- at least for a while," Ethan said quietly to Theresa.

Theresa turned to face him. "Yeah, it is."

Before long, the sky turned a darker purple, blue colour as the sun eventually disappeared. It was getting cooler and darker.

"I guess there goes another good sunset!" Chad cried.

"Yeah," Whitney agreed.

"But the sun will return again tomorrow," Theresa answered, looking into Ethan's eyes.

"I'm afraid it won't be the same tomorrow. No sunset is exactly the same. I'm scared I'll never see the sunset I saw today," Ethan answered, with tears in his eyes.

"What the heck are you two-" Chad started but Whitney shut him up.

"The sunset might never be exactly the same but at the end of the day, it's still the same sun. It's not the sun that changes; it's the sky, the clouds and the place that are different. The time when you don't see the sun, you can rest and take a break. But the sun will rise tomorrow, just like the day before and it'll be exactly the same," Theresa answered, tears raining down her tanned skin.

Ethan pulled Theresa into an intimate hug. They cried into one another's shoulder.

"We have made so many memories at this beach. I'll never forget any of them, Theresa. Ever," Ethan promised.

"Same with me, Ethan," Theresa answered, sniffing.

When Ethan let go, he wiped away Theresa's tears. "We better go, we still need to find Luis," Ethan said.

"Yeah, we better go," Theresa nodded, standing up.

"We better leave too, we'll meet you at the airport at 10:15pm right?" Whitney asked.

"Yeah, that'd be great. Bye," Theresa answered.

"See ya!" Chad replied.

Theresa put Little Ethan in his car seat and Ethan put everything back into the boot. Then they both got into the car and buckled up. Just then, Theresa's mobile rang. She answered it.

"Hello?"

"Theresa, it's me, Luis. Mama said you were moving to New York. What's going on? You can't leave!" Luis shouted on the other end of the phone.

"I've made up my mind and I'm going. I need a break from Harmony and I'm an adult now. I can make my own decisions. I want to pursue my career in fashion. And I need to be in New York to do that. Please understand, Luis!" Theresa pleaded.

"But…but what about Fox? He promised me he'd look after you!"

"It's more complicated than you think. I need to get away from the pain and love troubles of Harmony! I want to grow up and start a life of my own!"

Luis sighed. "I understand and I'm proud of you to choose this. But are you sure you want to leave?"

"I'm sure, Luis."

"I love you and you've got my approval but take care!"

"I love you too and I will."

"I'll see you at the airport with mama, ok?"

"Ok, bye!"

"Bye."

"Luis?" Ethan asked as Theresa hung up.

She nodded. "He gave me his blessing! Now I'm ready to go. I'm happy too!"

Ethan smiled. "That's great!"

"Well, we better start going to the airport, it's quite a long journey."

"Yeah, I agree."

So Ethan and Theresa began to drive to the airport, where Theresa would have to bid farewell to her family and friends before she left for her flight to New York.

A/N What did you think? Next chapter is about her leaving. I know it's been long but I couldn't help it! There hasn't been much Therethan so I hope next chapter will have some more, so all Therethan fans tune in!