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Summary: Chapter 47: Noah and Theresa spend some time catching up on the years they lost. R&R!

Theresa couldn't believe it. There, in front of her was her long-time best friend, Noah. She had known him since they were very young. Theresa gasped. Noah stood up and walked slowly over to her.

"It's really you!" Theresa cried, tears beginning to fill in her eyes.

He was so much taller than the last time she had seen him. He was very muscular and tanned. His smile and his eyes. They hadn't changed one bit. Memories of their childhood flooded Theresa's mind. At that point, Noah swooped her into his arms as Theresa flung her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly. Tears made their way down her cheeks.

"I've missed you so much, Dreamer," Noah whispered in her ear.

Dreamer. That was the name he used to call me whenever I went on and on about my future. "Same here, Noah," Theresa replied into his chest.

The deep forced cough from Luis dropped Theresa back into reality. They let go from their embrace.

"Sorry," Noah replied to the crowd.

"It's OK, man. We're all glad to see you again," Luis assured him.

"Oh, I almost forgot! I bought a house today! And it absolutely amazing!" Theresa squealed with excitement.

"You did mija? Does that mean you are moving out?" Pilar asked.

"Yes, mama. In a few days," Theresa answered.

Pilar didn't look very pleased.

"Anyway...we'll leave you two to it. You'll probably have a lot of catching up to do," Miguel announced, helping Charity up.

"Yeah, we better head off too. It's getting late," Sheridan agreed, nudging Luis to get up.

"I'm tired. I think I'll have an early night. Little Ethan is already in bed, by the way," Pilar informed.

"Congratulations on your dress design, Theresa. We saw it on Julia Roberts on TV!" Charity congratulated, smiling.

"Thanks. I was really happy about it too."

"Good night!" everyone nearly cried all at once.

Soon, the room was quiet (For once!) and Noah and Theresa were alone. There seemed to be a tiny bit of awkwardness between the two friends. It had been a long time since they had talked and now they didn't know what to say. Noah broke the penetrating silence.

"So how have you been lately?" he asked, looking over intently at Theresa. "I heard about your company and saw Julia Roberts wearing your dress tonight!"

Theresa blushed. "Yeah, I've been great. I only came back to Harmony a few weeks ago after a few years! But yeah, my career has definitely kicked off and I have Little Ethan, my son."

"A son, hey? So you're married?" Noah asked, shocked.

"Yes, I do have a 3-and-a-half year old son but I'm not married. Not any more thankfully," Theresa sighed.

"Ok then...Explain please!" Noah urged, really confused now.

"Well, it all starts off when I was young and still believed in fate..."

Theresa began to explain her life story from when she met Ethan to this day. They spent hours talking, exchanging each other's stories. Noah told her how he got into the computing industry and how his company was going to start a business in Harmony and he volunteered for it. He hadn't had time for many relationships but did date a few girls but it never worked out.

By the time they had finished talking, it was really late at night or just really early in the morning.

Theresa yawned. "I can't believe we've talked this long!"

"Yeah, and I can't believe your love life has been this complicated!" Noah replied, stretching.

"I sometimes wonder about that too," Theresa said exhaustedly.

"Well, I better get home. There's a couch there waiting for me," he joked.

"You know what?! You could always come stay with me at my new place!" Theresa suggested excitedly.

Noah raised his eyebrows. "You know, that's not such a bad idea," he said, a fake consideration look on his face.

"Oh, don't get up yourself, Noah," Theresa teased and laughed.

"Well, to be honest, I'd love to crash at your place permanently," he thanked.

"Then that's settled. I'll talk to you tomorrow or something? Maybe you can meet Fox and Ethan."

"Yeah, good night...or should I say good morning," he said tiredly.

"Yeah, see ya," Theresa replied, giving him a hug and a peck on the cheek.

He smiled and waved before he walked out the door and left. Theresa decided to take a shower and then hopped straight into bed. It's so great now that Noah's back. He's the best-est friend I ever had and I can't wait to show him all the stuff that's changed! Theresa laughed at a memory. I still remember that time when we made a solemn promise that if we both weren't married by the time Noah turned 25, we'd get married. How desperate I must've been then! Hey, wait! Come to think of it...isn't Noah turning 25 this year?????

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As Noah drove home, he thought to himself. 1 month and 2 days to go. I wonder if Theresa remembers the promise we made to each other 10 years ago...

A/N Oh, no...what's Theresa gonna do?? Well, you've just gotta wait and read! Chad and Whitney's wedding real soon! Theresa must make a decision about what she's going to do soon because if she wants to be with Fox or Ethan, she's gotta tell Noah!