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Summary: Chapter 25: After so long, Theresa and little Ethan arrive at Harmony for a very special occasion and surprises her loved ones with her presence. What will happen? R&R!
Wow, 25 chapters! I can't believe it! Thanks for reviewing!

Theresa struggled with the luggage and hers on and looked around for Whitney and Chad. Where could they be? Are they late?

"Yo, Theresa!" yelled a familiar voice.

Theresa turned around and saw that it was Chad. "Chad!" Theresa cried and ran to embrace him.

"I've miss you, Resa."

"I've missed you too." Theresa let go and looked over Chad's shoulder. There stood Whitney, smiling at her. She held out her arms as Theresa hugged her.

"Oh, Whitney, I'm so glad you called me because I don't know if I'd have chosen to come back if you didn't!" Theresa exclaimed.

"I'm so happy you're back for our wedding!"

Then Theresa realised Ethan Martin was tugging at her jeans.

"Mummy, who are they?" Little Ethan whispered in her ear as Theresa kneeled down.

"They're my great friends, Whitney and Chad. Say hello, Ethan Martin."

"Hello," he greeted shyly.

Whitney laughed. "He's so cute!" she complimented.

"I can't wait till you two start your own family," Theresa squealed.

Whitney blushed and Chad put his arm around Whitney's waist.

"Come on, let's go. You need to get home. I think your little buddy is tired," Chad suggested, pointing at the sleep Ethan Martin.

"Yeah, let's get going," Theresa agreed.

So the four walked out of the airport together and drove back to Theresa's past, her home. Theresa walked down Memory Lane as they neared her home town. It was getting late by the time they reached the Lopez-Fitzgerald residence. Ethan Martin was fast asleep but Whitney and Theresa were still discussing the wedding, the dress in particular!

"I think you'd look great with a long white, backless gown with a detachable train. Oh and something that stands out…maybe sequins, diamontes or something!" Theresa visioned her best friend in that dress.

"You'd look great in anything, Whitney!" Chad told Whitney.

Whitney blushed. "Anything that Theresa designs would be great!"

It was Theresa turn to blush.

"We're there, Theresa."

Theresa looked up. She didn't know she had reached her home. Well, my old home. Theresa bit her bottom lip.

"Maybe we should go. I mean, it's so late. I don't want to wake them up," Theresa said, not knowing if this was a good thing after all.

"Theresa, you have to go! Pilar wouldn't be angry at you for waking her up! She'd be so happy and pleased that her daughter has come home!" Whitney tried to convince her to knock on the door.

"Yeah, just like the prodigal son, except you're the prodigal daughter."

Theresa laughed. "Ok, ok! I know when I'm not wanted!"

"You know it's not that."

"Yeah."

"Come on, outta the car, girl!" Chad demanded.

Theresa nervously got out of the car and walked to the door. Chad unloaded her large amount of luggage and carried them next to her. Whitney took the toddler, Ethan Martin into her arms and joined Theresa.

"Go on, Theresa," she urged quietly.

Theresa nodded and gulped. This is it, Theresa. Are they going to be happy about my return? Will they welcome me back with open arms? Theresa rang the door bell a couple of times to make sure they heard. After a minute or so of nervous waiting, Theresa heard footsteps stumbling towards the door.

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"Who could it be at this time of night?" Miguel asked, rubbing his eyes to try to keep awake. He and Charity had lived in the Lopez-Fitzgerald house after they got married. Miguel wanted to move out and buy a house for them two but he needed to start working and save up for that. They had lived happily the past few years with Antonio and Pilar.

The doorbell rang again.

"Coming!" Miguel cried.

"Who is it, Miguel?" Charity asked at the door of their bedroom.

Miguel shrugged and shivered. It was a cold night and he was only wearing a t-shirt and boxers. Charity caught up with him and handed him a jacket.

"Thanks, sweetie," he said, kissing Charity lightly on the cheek.

Miguel then hurried to the door and finally reached it. Who ever it is, they better have a good reason for knocking on the door and waking us up this late at night!

A/N Not a very long chapter but I have school tomorrow so I can't stay up late to write any more! L Sorry! I promise next chapter will be longer but I don't know when it will be posted. Again, sorry!