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Summary: Chapter 48: Theresa finishes Whitney's dress and also gets a surprise visit from Noah. It is the night before Whitney and Chad's wedding and the girls and guys are getting read to have some fun. R&R!

Theresa woke up really late in the morning, or early in the afternoon, the next day. Pilar had taken Little Ethan to resume Pre-school. After breakfast, Theresa started packing her things so she could move (she got the keys sent over today and was told she could move in any time now) and made the finishing touches on Whitney's wedding dress. Whitney had requested that it wouldn't be to complex and patterned so Theresa had agreed to make it simple. And it was.

Oh, how I'd like to get married to the man I love. To walk down the aisle in a beautiful wedding gown, seeing him waiting for me with a wide smile. Infront of all our family and friends, we proclaim our love to one another. Standing before God and promising to cherish each other for as love as we both shall live. It'd be perfect with no car crashes interrupting the service, no alcohol clouding judgments and no ex to execute a plan to ruin it. It'd be the best day of our lives as well as the first day we begin the journey of life together- as a family, as one.

The ringing of the phone interrupted Theresa's fantasies. She quickly ran over into the living room to answer it.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Theresa. It's Whit."

"Oh hey, I had just finished your dress. You've got to come over and try it on," Theresa insisted.

"I will! But the girls and I need a place to hold the bridal shower so do you think your mum would mind if we came over to your place?" Whitney asked.

"Oh the bridal shower? I almost forgot about that! Luckily I bought your present before I came. Of course you can come over. Mama won't mind," Theresa answered, excited.

"Great! I can't believe tonight's going to be my last night as a single woman! Tomorrow I'll be married and I'll be Mrs. Chad Harris!" Whitney cried.

"Now don't get ahead of yourself. You still have to try your dress on. Why don't you come over now?" Theresa suggested.

"Yeah, ok. I'll be right over. See ya!"

"Bye!" Theresa said and then hung up the phone.

Just then the doorbell rang. Who could it be? There went over to the front door and swung it open. There in the doorway stood Noah. He was dressed in a grey sweater and jeans and he wore a gorgeous smile.

"Hey Dreamer," Noah greeted.

"Hey Noah! Come in," she offered automatically.

"So what have you been up to today?" he asked, as he walked into the house.

"I slept in until 11am today and then put some finishing touches on Whitney's wedding dress. How about you?" Theresa asked as they both sat down on the couch.

"Well, I slept in too and unpacked my stuff and got updated on a lot of stuff from my parents and siblings," Noah informed.

"What's that you've got there?" Theresa pointed to the package Noah was holding.

"Oh, I almost forgot! They're hamburgers. My mum made some and I thought you'd probably not eaten much today so I brought you some so we can eat together," Noah answered.

"Mm..Yum! Thanks. You're right, I haven't had much to eat and I'm starving. Let's go into the dining room and I'll get some plates and drinks out," Theresa said, getting up with Noah following her.

Theresa set the table and brought out two cans of coke. They ate and talked at the same time, giggling and joking around about their childhood memories. It was like they had an endless amount of catching up to do but they definitely enjoyed every moment of it.

"I better get going because I have to help out Chad and the guys tonight. But I'll pick you up tomorrow morning to move in to our new home, ok?" Noah asked.

"Yep, I just hope we get it all done before the Chad and Whitney's wedding late in the afternoon at the church," Theresa explained.

"Hmm...I'm sure we will make it," Noah reassured, opening the front door and stepping outside.

Theresa followed him. "Thanks for the lunch and everything. It was fun," Theresa complimented.

"It was no biggie. Besides, you let me live with you," Noah replied, laughing.

"I needed company anyway."

"Well, I'll see ya tomorrow then," Noah said good-bye and leant over to kiss Theresa's right cheek.

Simultaneously, Theresa reached over to kiss Noah on the left cheek. Their lips met pretty much in the middle and it shocked the both of them like lightning bolts. Before Theresa knew it, they were kissing passionately on the front porch, as Noah's hands held her head close. Just as fast as it happened, Noah pulled away.

"I'm so sorry. That shouldn't have happened," he apologised, staring at the ground.

Theresa was speechless. A million questions ran through her brain.

"I'll...uh...tomorrow...um...bye," he muttered, turning around to leave.

Theresa bolted back into the house and closed the door. What was that? Why did he kiss me like that? Why???

Theresa was shaking all over. One of her best friends for almost her whole life had kissed her, not on the cheek politely but right smack on the lips and it was passionate. Theresa slowed down her breathing and forced herself to gain back control.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Theresa's heart nearly stopped. It couldn't be Noah again, could it? Should I answer it?

Theresa got up. It's got to be Whitney...right? She slowly opened the wooden door. There stood Whitney, waiting nervously on her porch, smiling.

"Theresa! Sorry! I was caught up before...I just saw Noah leave. He looked kind of, I don't know- weird. Are you two all right?" Whitney asked, concerned for her.

"Yeah, everything's fine!" Theresa lied, not wanting to worry her best friend the day before her wedding. Besides, she couldn't help Theresa anyway.

"Ok...if you say so," Whitney replied, not too convinced.

"Yes, I do say so. Now let's get you fitted in your big, white dress!" Theresa hurried her, quickly changing the subject.

They both went into Theresa's room to get the dress. Whitney got changed in the bathroom and came out, twirling around for Theresa to see.

"Oh, gosh, Theresa, it's beautiful! It's perfect! Thank you so much!" Whitney cried happily, hugging Theresa.

"No problem," Theresa answered. "I'm glad it fits you perfectly because I'm too lazy to want to readjust it again!"

Just then footsteps sounded outside Theresa's room. Theresa went outside to see whom it was.

"Hey mama! Hey my little boy!" Theresa exclaimed, picking up Ethan Martin.

"Mama, we're going to have the party here tonight. You don't mind do you?" Theresa asked Pilar.

"No, not at all. In fact, I shall go into the kitchen to cook a delicious dinner for all of you," Pilar announced and headed off into the kitchen.

"Thanks mama!" Theresa yelled after her.

Theresa went back into the bedroom with Little Ethan.

"Let's get you changed again and get ready to party!!!" Theresa exclaimed. "Tonight is going to be the best and last night of your single life!"

Whitney smiled. "I sure hope so!"

A/N Sorry for not updating for heaps long. Exams have finished so I'll try to update more often. Thanks for all those who have kept reading this from the start. You guys are the reason I keep this story going! R&R!