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Summary: Chapter 42: Theresa and Fox wake up in each other's arms. Rehearsals for Chad and Whitney's wedding begin. R&R! **Finally updated!**
Rays of sunlight streamed through Theresa's window, warming up the room. Theresa slowly opened her eyes. She smiled, knowing who was with her. Her head lay softly on Fox's chest and his arm was wrapped nicely around her waist. It was like Fox knew she had woken up and he too, opened his eyes, trying to get used to the light. Theresa sat up and so did he. She smiled as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.
"Morning, sunshine," Fox eventually said, stretching his arms out.
Theresa kissed Fox on the lips. "Morning."
Just then Little Ethan got out of his little bed and ran over to where Theresa and Fox were.
"Mama!" he cried, trying to climb up the bed.
Theresa laughed at his attempts and picked him up from the ground, placing him on her lap.
"Good morning, Ethan Martin," Theresa said, kissing him on the forehead.
"Morning mama," he replied, hugging Theresa tightly as he saw Fox.
"Don't be shy. This is Fox. We used to live with him when you were still a baby," Theresa explained.
Little Ethan looked at Fox. Fox smiled at him.
"Hey, little guy," Fox said, raising his right hand for a high five.
"Hewo," Ethan Martin answered, raising his small hand to hit it with Fox's. But Fox dodged it just in time so Little Ethan's hand missed Fox's hand and landed on the sheets.
Ethan Martin laughed. Fox and Theresa joined him.
"You're good at getting kids to laugh," Theresa complimented sweetly.
"I act like one most of the time anyway!" Fox told Theresa.
Theresa laughed. "Well, let's go get dressed and eat breakfast, kids," Theresa ordered.
"Yes, mummy," Fox joked.
Theresa helped Ethan Martin out of his PJs and got him dressed in a blue T-shirt and jeans. Theresa went into the bathroom to brush her hair and change into a plain purple skirt and sweater. When she came out, she saw Fox already dressed, playing around with Ethan Martin. She laughed at their immaturity.
"Come on, boys, let's get something to eat!" Theresa insisted.
They followed her into the kitchen where Pilar had left a note.
Theresita,
I've gone to the hospital to visit Charity and the twins as well as handing some fresh clothes to Miguel before I go to work. I'll see you when I get home.
Your mama.
"Hmm…I guess we're the only ones in the house then," Theresa replied, getting plates out.
Not long after, the three of them began eating breakfast. Little Ethan's mouth was covered with peanut butter stains. They giggled and laughed, having fun all the time.
Once they had finished breakfast, Theresa stood up.
"I think I need to clean you up!" Theresa picked up Ethan Martin. "Can you just clean this up?" Theresa asked Fox politely.
"Sure thing," Fox accepted, getting up himself.
Fox gathered up all the dishes and utensils, placing them in the dishwasher and then getting a cloth to wipe down the table. I guess you can say it was his first time doing this. Never in his whole life did he actually have to take the rubbish out or wash the dishes. This was definitely a first. But he liked it. He liked the feeling that someone was dependent on him instead of him depending on someone. He liked the fact that he was helping out, was doing something. Once he had finished, Theresa and Little Ethan walked into the room.
"Now that we're all clean, we can get going!" Theresa announced, getting her handbag.
"Go where?" Fox asked, wondering what was going on.
"Whitney and Chad's wedding rehearsal," Theresa confirmed, taking Fox's hand and leading him and her son to the door.
"Fox, where are your keys? Hurry up! Or we'll be late!" Theresa hurried them.
Fox handed his keys over to Theresa. "So we're really going the rehearsal?" he asked, still dazed.
"Yep! And you're driving."
"I've never been a best man before. Maybe someone else should take the job," Fox suggested.
"You'll be fine, Fox!" Theresa assured him, kissing him on the cheek. "Now get in the car and drive!" she laughed.
So Fox got into his sports car with Theresa and Ethan Martin in the back seats and following Theresa's directions, they soon arrived at the Russell's place.
Whitney, Chad, Simone and the rest of the Russell family were at the driveway when Theresa, Fox and Ethan Martin got out for car.
"You're here! Now we can get to the church and change!" Whitney exclaimed, hopping into the car. Everyone else did the same.
"I guess we follow them then," Theresa turned to Fox.
"Yeah, let's go," he agreed.
Fox followed Chad's car and headed towards the church. When they got there, the men separated into one room and the women in another. Eve was helping Whitney in her wedding dress. Theresa put down Ethan Martin and became getting the spaghetti-strap, baby blue gown that she was to wear.
"Let's not fuss about the hair and make-up. This is only a rehearsal anyway!" Eve told Whitney, who was really nervous.
"Calm down, Whit. Everything will be fine! And besides, this is only a practice. Imagine what you'll be like on the real day!" Theresa teased.
Soon they were all dressed and they proceeded out to the aisle. The music started and it felt like the real thing, except without all the guests. Theresa took Fox's arm and smiled at him. He looked so gorgeous in a tuxedo, so manly and so serious.
"You looked absolutely amazing," Fox whispered, smiling.
"Right back at ya," Theresa replied.
"So are you ready?" Fox asked.
"As ready as I ever will be."
They sounded like they were the ones walking down the aisle. But literally, that's what they did, with Whitney and TC right behind them.
A.N Thanks for being patient, waiting for the new update! This is the next chapter. More to come soon. Prediction: 5o chapter, I think. Not long to go, but I'm not sure. Please review! Haven't heard from you guys in ages!