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Summary: Chapter 33: Fox asks Theresa for another chance at being with her but before Theresa can answer, she must come clean with him about the night before. How will Fox react but most of all, what is Theresa's answer to Fox's question? R&R!

Theresa was deeply shaken by the events that nearly happened that afternoon. Fox called for Theresa's car to be towed and he drove her home. They had sat in silence for the whole trip because Theresa was still terribly frightened and Fox didn't know what to say besides the occasional "Are you ok?" and "We're nearly there".

Once they got back to the Lopez-Fitzgerald's, Fox opened the car door for Theresa and gave her his hand to help her out. There got up but tripped on a rock and landed in Fox's arms.

"Ah!" Theresa screamed, scared to death.

Fox saved her from falling, holding onto her tightly. Theresa felt secure in his arms and her worries were blown away. When Fox let her go to stand up properly, Theresa decided to speak.

"Thank you for rescuing me back there. I don't want to know what would happen if you never rushed in when you did. I just don't know what to say. I owe you one," Theresa explained, a tear falling from her eye.

"You don't owe me anything…well, besides a kiss," Fox smiled cheekily.

"That, I have plenty to give," Theresa whispered before placing her lips on Fox's, kissing him with passion.

When their lips were eventually parted, Fox asked, "Theresa, I love you so much. And now that you're back, I want to start again. You know, you and me. A new beginning. What do you say?" Fox asked, hopeful and smiling.

Theresa didn't know what to say. He doesn't know the whole truth. He doesn't know about last night- about Ethan and me. But I've got to tell him.

"Uh, I need to tell you something though," Theresa started, fidgeting with her hands.

"Yeah, what is it?" Fox asked curiously. Please don't say you're married or something!

"Well, I saw Ethan yesterday and I thought it couldn't be him but it was. He swept me off my feet and I kissed him. I spent the night with him last night. Then this morning, he told me to go see you and-"

"I get what you're saying, Theresa," Fox interrupted her.

"You do?" Theresa questioned, surprised at how fast he had responded.

"Yeah. You want to get back together with Ethan and not me. The thing is, why tell me you love me when all you want to do is be with my brother 'cause it sure doesn't help with my self-est-"

"No! I do love you and I'm not saying I'm back with Ethan. It's just…well, I just wanted you to know about it. I want you to know that things are back the way they were 3 years ago, besides the fact that you and Ethan are the best half-brothers there ever was. I just don't want to come between the two of you. This love triangle is back and it's more serious than before because we've all matured over this period of time. It's not a game any more."

"I understand and you won't come between Ethan and me. We're inseparable!" Fox laughed, knowing that sounded weird.

Theresa smiled. "Are you sure?"

"Definitely."

"Good, because I'd hate to hurt you two all over again."

"So…about that second chance at love? What do you say?" Fox asked, wrapping his arms around Theresa's waist.

"I'd love to but this time, I'm not going to run away. I'm staying right here and I'm going to choose a husband and a father for my son," Theresa stated confidently.

"Fine by me," Fox told her.

Theresa kissed Fox romantically, holding him tightly, her body pressed on his. For once in a long time now, Fox could taste Theresa's lips and smell the sweet-smelling perfume she wore. Theresa moaned in his mouth and their kiss deepened.

Fox pulled away when Theresa least expected him to. Trying to catch his breath, he spoke. "I'm going to take you somewhere."

"Take me where?" Theresa asked, getting excited.

"There's this fun fair on tonight near the wharf. You go tell your mother about these plans and get ready, while I make plans, ok?"

"Ok! I'll be back out in half an hour," Theresa said, kissing him on the cheek and going inside.

I'll make this night a night you won't forget, Theresa. Tonight will be one heck of a night!

A/N Oh, you'll love what I have planned for the next chapter! You'll just have to read to find out, I guess! R&R!