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Summary: Chapter 21: It's time for Theresa to leave. She must say good-bye to all her loved ones…especially her long-time love, Ethan. Could she really leave him? Read and you'll find out! R&R!

Thanks for the lovely reviews you readers have been posting! It's your support that keeps me from being too lazy to right. This chapter's for you! Oh, and does anyone know the time difference between Harmony and New York? I have no clue 'cause I don't live in America so could anyone tell me? Thanks.

At the airport- 9:20pm…

Ethan helped carry Theresa's luggage as Theresa carried her son and her handbag into the airport. She joined the line of people ready to check-in. It took a while for her to get to the woman at the counter.

"Good evening, madam. Are you heading for New York?" the woman asked.

"Yes, I am," Theresa answered, smiling.

"Could I see your passport and ticket? And you can get your husband to put the luggage over here."

Theresa looked at Ethan and laughed. She handed over her ticket and passport for the lady. "He's not my husband."

The lady gasped. "Oh, I'm so sorry, you two just look like a couple. I didn't know."

"No, it's ok."

The lady smiled and the lady stamped Theresa's passport as she weighed her luggage. "Ok, everything's fine. I hope you have a nice trip! Bye." The lady returned Theresa's passport and ticket to her.

"Thank you. Bye."

Theresa and Ethan walked away from the crowd and sat on one of the seat available.

"Thanks for carrying my stuff for me. I don't know how I would've juggled those with Little Ethan without you!" Theresa sighed.

"It's ok…but if you really want to thank me, I think I'd like a cappuccino," Ethan said with a cheeky smile.

"Hmm…tempting. I think I want some caffeine too. Let's go!" Theresa insisted, getting up.

So the two plus the baby strolled over to the airport's mini cafè. Ethan grabbed Little Ethan and found a table for them to sit at while Theresa ordered two cappuccinos for the both of them. She returned with a tray and gently placed it on the table, making sure not to spill them.

"Thank you," Ethan said when Theresa handed him his cappuccino.

As the pair sipped their drinks, they chatted too. They talked about the past, the present and the future.

"I plan to become a successful, famous fashion designer, showing Julian that I don't need any of his dirty money. I dream of Reese Witherspoon or Jennifer Aniston wearing one of my dresses one day. That would be a great achievement!" Theresa exclaimed.

"I think so too and I think you can make it. You're really talented in the fashion department," Ethan complimented.

Theresa blushed and smiled. "Thanks. So where do you see yourself in the next few years of your life?"

"Um, well, I want to see myself with my own law firm, being a fair and just lawyer. I hope to go back to uni to further my studies and I hope to have a great team of lawyers in my firm," Ethan explained. "And I don't see myself married because I'll be waiting for you, Theresa."

Theresa froze. Then she replied softly, "Don't make promises you can't keep, Ethan."

"Fine, but I'll love and miss you always. That, I can guarantee," Ethan said, taking Theresa's hands in his.

"Same here," Theresa answered, looking into Ethan's eyes. She remembered all those times when she got lost in those same eyes. And now it was happening all over again. Like the past year had never happened and they were still deeply in love and engaged.

"Theresa, here you are! We thought you were late!" Whitney cried, running to them. It interrupted everything. It distracted Theresa and Ethan from their thoughts. Their gaze was no longer locked together. Theresa let go of Ethan's hands. Whitney then realised she had interrupted something special and intimate.

"Uh, sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt," she apologised.

"No, it's ok," Theresa replied, looking at her watching. "It's time for me to say good bye anyway."

Theresa got up out of her seat. Then she grabbed her bag and followed Whitney. Ethan did too with Baby Ethan in his arms. They made their way to where Pilar, Luis, Sheridan, Antonio, Chad, Miguel and Charity stood.

"Sheridan, Antonio! What a surprise! I didn't know you'd be here!" Theresa yelled.

"Well, Luis was with us when he rang you and he told us about your plans and we thought we should come to say good bye," Sheridan said, smiling.

"And how about-", Theresa began to ask.

"I told Sheridan to follow her heart and be with Luis. I know you can't force someone to be with another," Antonio said.

"Oh, my dear brother! You are so brave and generous!" Theresa shouted, hugging him and crying.

"Don't start the waterworks already!" he exclaimed.

"I can't help it. I'm so happy!" Theresa answered. She looked over at Miguel with Charity.

"Your plan worked!" Theresa cried, walking over to them.

"Yeah, I begged and begged for Charity to hear me out. I stood outside her window in the cold snow and said I wouldn't go back in until she listened to me. I even proclaimed my love for her and asked her to marry me again in public. People actually gathered around me and supported me! I also bought a ring!"

"It was really hard to say no. And I really do love him and I wanted to hear what he had to say. I know things won't be easy when Kay has the baby, but I know we'll help her with the baby- together," Charity said, grabbing Miguel's hand and looking into his eyes.

"That's so romantic! Oh, show me the ring!" Theresa squealed.

Charity raised her left hand for Theresa to observe the engagement ring.

"Oh, it's beautiful. Great choice, Miguel. And I wish you two happiness and eternal love! Take care of each other, ok?"

"We will, Theresa," Miguel answered, sobbing. He pulled Theresa in to a bear hug. She kissed him on the cheek.

"I'll miss you heaps!" Tears fell down her face. She hugged Charity. "Keep him out of trouble, ok?" Theresa joked.

Charity choked back tears. "I will. Keep safe!"

She moved on to Luis. "I love you Luis and I'll miss you being there to protect me!" Theresa hugged her big brother tightly.

He kissed her on the forehead and said, "I love you too. Just remember to call regularly!" He was trying to be brave but couldn't help but cry.

Theresa went on to hug Sheridan and Antonio. Then she got to her mama.

"I'll miss you a lot, mama!" Theresa sobbed. Pilar cried with her, hugging her and kissing her.

"Me too, my daughter!"

"Flight 777, destination: New York, now boarding. Would all passengers now head to Gate 4 to board the plane."

"Oh, that's my flight!" Theresa said, wiping away her tears so she could see.

Theresa hurried over to the gate. Ethan ran after her.

"Wait Theresa!" he shouted after her.

Theresa stopped suddenly and turned around.

"You forgot your son," Ethan continued, handing the sleeping baby to her.

"Oh, thank you."

Ethan looked into Theresa's eyes once again. "I'm going to miss you heaps and heaps. I don't know when you'll be back but I'll be counting the days until I see you again. I love you, Theresa and it's really hard letting you go like this."

"I know, I love you too. I've loved you from afar when we were young and for you to love me back was one of my dreams. It's come true and I always thought we'd live happily ever after. Maybe you can just think of this as a test, to see if our love can sustain anything. Instead of saying good bye we can say 'see you later' or 'good luck'. It's not the end. It's only the beginning," Theresa replied, locking her gaze with his. Tears streamed down the faces of both of them.

"I never thought we'd be separated but we are going to be. We've had so much history together and I'm not going to give up on us. We've many memories; happy, emotional, angry, upsetting, exciting, romantic, intimate, lovely, funny. And I know we'll make many more. I love you so much."

"I love you too," Theresa replied. They both knew what was next to come. They closed their eyes and leaned forward, closer to each other. Ethan wrapped his hand around her waist. Their lips met in a slow but very passionate kiss. It lasted long enough for them to know they'd remember it forever.

When they let go, Theresa hugged Ethan with one hand and whispered 'good bye' into his ear.

"Bye everyone!" Theresa cried, waving.

Theresa then walked to the lady who collected tickets, not letting go of Ethan's hand.

"Thank you, madam. Enjoy your flight," the lady said.

Theresa walked to the gate, their hands slowly separating. Eventually, Ethan had no choice but to let go Theresa's hand. Theresa walked on into the gate but turned around one last time to look at the family and friends she had in Harmony. Harmony would always be her home, where her past lay. But her future was in New York. As a tear fell from Theresa's face to the ground, Theresa's took a breath and turned around again, walking on and disappeared from Ethan's sight.

A/N So sad, so sad. What will happen from here? Don't worry, there's definitely more to come! The story doesn't end there. In the following chapters, there'll be letters from and to Theresa from and to Whitney. And Theresa will be coming back to Harmony after a few years! Why? Read on and find out. Coming soon!