Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Passions.

Summary: Chapter 52: What happens to Noah and Theresa after the wedding? Also, will Theresa realise she got it all wrong and Fox truly does love her? R&R!

So the votes are in (not that there were many)!! See what happens!! As for the rest of the chapter, it is solely my decision to have these to occur for the purpose of my story. You will see what I mean at the conclusion of this fanfic.

Noah finally spoke. "You know what, Theresa? How about I stay with you until you fall asleep? Come on, Dreamer, get some sleep," Noah coaxed.

Theresa sighed and reluctantly nodded. Noah pulled the covers over her and she snuggled in.

"Good night, Dreamer," Noah whispered.

"'Night, Noah," Theresa replied, sleepily.

I sure hope I won't live to regret tonight. But I couldn't take advantage of her at this state. She is after all my best friend. I don't want to hurt her.

It wasn't long before Theresa had fallen into a deep sleep. She won't be feeling too good tomorrow morning… Noah kissed her on the forehead and headed out of her bedroom and into his own.

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Theresa's Bedroom- 9:45am

Theresa woke up with the sunlight pounding into her room. ARGH! What a headache! She grabbed her head in pain. Oh boy. Last night…what happened? I remember drinking a lot but how did I get home? Theresa sat up in bed only to hear a knock at her door.

"Come in," Theresa replied, her voice a bit croaky.

Noah opened the door, fully dressed in a white t-shirt and blue jeans. His hair was neatly brushed and spiky. He walked in with a tray of breakfast; eggs on toast, with some coffee.

"Oh, thanks Noah! That smells delicious!" Theresa greeted.

"Really it's about the only thing I can cook! Anyway, I thought you'd be a bit tired to cook," Noah replied, sitting on the edge of Theresa's bread and placing the tray in front of her. "And here's something to help the headache," he added, holding a pack of aspirin in the air.

"Thank you! So…What happened last night? Did I totally make a fool out of myself?" Theresa questioned, eating as she went along.

"Well…you know…" Noah trailed off, giving her a sympathetic look.

Theresa laughed. "I guess that's a yes."

"You were pretty moody to say the least. You went off at Fox pretty badly!" Noah informed, deliberately leaving out the part about Theresa and him in her bedroom.

Theresa got a flashback, remembering her fight with Fox, the things she saw and heard between Fox and that horrible woman called Audrey. She fought back tears. "Right. I don't exactly want to talk about that right now," she said firmly.

"Are you okay? You seem a bit upset," Noah asked, concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry about me," Theresa confirmed, smiling and sipping her coffee. "By the way, this is good!" she complimented him on the breakfast.

"Now that you've finished the breakfast, take the aspirin and then get a shower!" Noah laughed.

"Excuse me but are you saying I look horrible and I smell like mouldy cheese on burnt toast?" Theresa joked.

Noah laugh some more. "Just do as I say!"

Theresa took the aspirin down with some coffee. "Fine, Mr. Dictator!" she stuck her down out at him like a kindergartener.

"Anyway, I'll be in my room if you need me. And Little E is at church with Pilar. She rang this morning, said she'll drop him off afterwards," Noah stood up and said.

"Thanks. I'll see you in a bit then," Theresa answered, getting out of bed too.

Noah walked outside and Theresa walked into the bathroom with her.

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Theresa had gotten out of the shower, wrapped herself in a bathrobe and decided to thank Noah for being such a great friend to her last night. She walked into his room and knocked.

"Hey. I wondered how long you were going to hog the shower!" Noah cried.

Theresa smiled. "I just came to tell you how much it meant to me that you were by my side last night. I must've done the most embarrassing things when I was under the influence of my worst enemy, alcohol but you stuck by me. I guess you carried me upstairs. You're such a great friend. Thank you sooooo very much, Noah!" Theresa told him, reaching her arms around him to give him a warm hug.

"It's alright, Dreamer! It's what friends are for," Noah replied as he let go of her slightly to say it to her face.

They locked gazes and silence crept up on them. Overcome with much emotion, Theresa grabbed Noah's head down toward her in a fiery kiss. He kissed her back in the heat of the moment, pulling her tighter and deepening the kiss. Their tongues battled like a war in each other's mouths. They savoured the taste of one another's mouth, exploring every inch of it. Eventually Noah pulled away, partly from lack of air and partly to stop Theresa.

"Theresa, I'm not so sure about this. I mean…you, Fox, Ethan…I don't want to complicate things even more," Noah spoke, breathing heavily.

"I don't want to talk about Ethan or Fox now," Theresa replied, pain reaching her heart when she mentioned them.

Theresa reached up to meet Noah's lips once again, only to Noah's backing away.

"Theresa…" Noah shook his head.

Theresa sighed. "Can you look me in the eye and say you don't want me?" Theresa asked seriously.

"You know that's…but…I-" He couldn't finish.

At that moment, Theresa had walked to the door to close it and then untied her bathrobe to let it fall at her feet. Noah was shocked to death, utterly amazed and froze mid-sentence.

"I know you want me, Noah. I can see it in your eyes. Stop worrying about the next minute or the next second. Live now in the present. You're here by my side when no-one else is. Savour this moment. Savour it…with me," Theresa pleaded, looking into his eyes.

How could he deny her this time around? It was her second offer in less than 24 hours but this time she was sober! Something's not right. She wouldn't just give herself away like this though…

"It's now or never, Noah," Theresa said, letting her fingers trail slowly down her body seductively.

Noah gulped. He couldn't refuse her, her standing in front of him in nothing but her bare skin. He strode across to her, raising her up against the door kissing her with all his might and passion. She responded gleefully as they continued to explore each other's mouths. She pulled him closer to her, wrapping her legs around him. She could feel him underneath her and it drove her wild. She gasped for desperately needed air as Noah kissed her cheek, her chin, then nuzzled on her neck, her collarbone then her shoulders. She, in return, playfully kissed and nibbled on Noah's ear as he carried her to his bed. She helped him rip off his shirt. He kissed her while she took off his belt and his jeans. She gasped at the sight of him.

"Oh, you're very excited!" Theresa giggled.

Noah smiled as he slowly and quite nervously pulled down his boxers. He lay next to Theresa.

"Are you sure about this?" he asked once again.

"Do you have to ask?" she replied.

Noah smiled as he climbed on top of her. She positioned herself as he thrust into her. She moaned in ecstasy as he gained a rhythm and she rocked with him…soon falling asleep in each other's arms.

2 hours later…

Theresa had woken up but she didn't dare open her eyes. She had definitely let her emotions take over. What have I done? I shouldn't have led Noah on. Now…now, I've made a terrible mistake. He's going to hate me. I've wrecked our friendship! This was a mistake! How could I ever be so stupid?! I sooo have to apologise. She reluctantly opened her eyes, to discover Noah's meeting hers.

"Oh you're awake. Did I tell you you're so beautiful?" Noah complimented, looking down at Theresa, whose head was lying on his chest.

"You were up already?" Theresa asked. Oh no…

"Yeah but I kept myself occupied."

"You know Noah, about what happened…"

"Yeah, Theresa. I thought it was amazing. You were amazing. It was more perfect than I imagined," he interrupted.

More perfect than he imagined? What is he saying? Theresa was lost for words.

"I…" was all she could muster.

"I love you Theresa. I can finally say it. I love you. I love you so much!" Noah proclaimed.

Theresa's mouth dropped as he heard those words. Her heart rate shot up. Her eyes nearly popped out of her head.

"You what?" she blurted.

"I love you. I've loved you since we were young. And I enjoyed what happened between us today. It's a beginning for us. Did you enjoy it as much as I did?" he asked with confidence and happiness.

Theresa couldn't speak. What could she say? "Of course but-"

"I knew you would have," he took Theresa hands into his; "You're all I ever wanted."

Theresa voice box seemed to have disappeared. Noah rolled over to kiss her shortly but passionately.

"Noah-" Theresa started.

"Let's make love again, Dreamer," Noah suggested, placing his hand on her breast and fondling it.

"Noah, I don-" she started.

Noah thrust himself inside of her with a moan.

"You feel so good, Theresa…" he moaned.

"Oh Noah, we need to taaalk…" Theresa said in between breaths.

Just then the doorbell rang.

"Noah. Noah! The doorbell!!!" Theresa shouted, pushing him away from her.

Noah got off Theresa and sat beside her, panting.

"Sorry Dreamer. I got a bit carried away. You have that effect on me," he grinned.

Theresa got of the bed and wrapped her bathrobe, which was still on the floor near the door around her.

"It must be Mama and Ethan Martin. I'll go get the door," Theresa stated, without looking at Noah.

"Ok," Noah replied, wondering how Theresa could ever be so beautiful.

Theresa rushed downstairs with paranoid and confused feelings looming in her body. She took a deep breath and then opened the door.

"Hey Mama. Hey Little Ethan!" Theresa greeted them, lowering herself so she could hug her son.

"We've come from church. I offered to take him to the park for lunch but he said he wanted you to take him, Theresa," Pilar told her daughter.

"Thanks so much, Mama for everything," Theresa hugged her mother tightly and kissed her cheek.

"It's alright, Theresita. I heard you had a bit too much to drink last night at the reception. Were you okay last night? How about today?" Pilar asked concernedly, just like any other mother would interrogate.

"I'm fine, Mama. Everything's fine," Theresa lied, biting her lip.

"Well I better go then. I'll see you soon, mija," Pilar waved and hugged her daughter and grandson before leaving.

Theresa closed the door and asked Ethan Martin how his last night and church was.

"It was good, Mama. But I missed your bedtime story," Ethan Martin replied.

Theresa smiled as she held his hand. As she did that, Noah came down with some jeans on, shirtless.

"Hey Little Ethan! Want some lunch? I was just about to make some sandwiches," Noah offered.

"Yes please!" Ethan Martin answered, licking his lips.

"Theresa?" Noah asked.

"Uh, sure. I'll just go get changed first."

Ethan Martin went into the kitchen with Noah as Theresa ran up the stairs to get changed. Her mind was hurting. How could she break it to her best friend that she didn't love him like that? He loves me so much. Oh, why? Why is it always my life that's this complicated? What's with Harmony, eh? Theresa finished changing into a short, sleeve-less dress with pink swirly patterns around it. She brushed her hair and put on some light make-up. Then she went downstairs.

During lunch, she could feel Noah's eyes on her but she tried her hardest to avoid his gaze. She made conversation with Ethan Martin and laughed at his cute comments but little words were exchanged to Noah. When lunch was over, Ethan Martin begged Theresa to go to the park with him.

"Now?" she asked her son.

"Yes, Mama. I want to go the park!" Little Ethan cried.

"Ok, Ok. Why don't you put the dirty dishes into the sink and we'll go?" Theresa gave in.

"Yay!" he squealed, getting the plates and heading over to the sink.

"I'll go put a shirt on and come with you two," Noah suggested.

"No!" Theresa yelled, which scared Noah.

"I mean, I want to spend some quality time with my son. I haven't been out with him lately. We need to do some bonding," Theresa added.

"Ok, sure. You're right."

Ethan Martin came back with a smile on his face. The three headed to the door and opened it. Ethan Martin got the keys and ran out the door.

"Ethan Martin! Don't run too fast. Wait for me in the car!" Theresa screamed after him.

"Well, I better get going," Theresa announced to Noah awkwardly.

"Yeah. I'll see you later then," he replied.

He leaned over to her and kissed her passionately on the lips.

When he let go, Theresa spoke. "Look, Noah, we need to-"

"Mama!" Ethan Martin called out to her.

"You need to go before he drives himself there," Noah insisted.

"Bye then."

Theresa headed out the door and into the car where her son was waiting. She turned on the engine, backed out of the driveway and sped away from the house.

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Theresa pushed Ethan Martin on the swings, built a sandcastle with him and went down the slippery slides with him but after half an hour, she decided she needed a rest. He went off to play with the other kids as Theresa sat down on a bench nearby, watching him.

Why did this happen all of a sudden? Ethan's in another city for a case. Fox is cheating on me. Noah, whom I thought was just a great friend, has proclaimed his undying love for me. Where did it go wrong? Maybe this is punishment for getting back into this love triangle. I only hope that there's a happy ending.

Someone called out Theresa's name. She turned around to face Fox. She rolled her eyes at the sight of him. Yeah, great. Just the person I was dying to see.

"Hey Theresa. What a lovely surprise!" he greeted her, sitting down next to her and leaning for a kiss.

"Go away, Fox! You're a two-timing playboy scumbag and I never want to see you again!" Theresa yelled, causing some people nearby to stare.

"What's wrong? I thought you were a bit moody last night but that was just the alcohol. What's it today?" Fox questioned, a bit worried.

"Nothing! I'm fine and sober. You think you can play with my heart and get away with it?" Theresa cried, tears rolling down her face.

Fox placed a hand on her arm but was pushed away by Theresa. "Resa, I love you. Tell me what's wrong."

"Ethan Martin! We're leaving!" Theresa shouted for her son.

He ran to her as she wiped away her tears. She stood up and Fox followed her. She held Ethan Martin's hand.

"Listen to me, Fox. Keep away from me and my son. Go be with your cheap, dumb blond- Amy, Alice or whatever she's called!" Theresa declared before walking away from him.

Fox froze, shocked. His heart was breaking. This was the first time Theresa yelled at him like that. Amy? Alice? What is she talking about? Sure I've been with numerous women but they're all in my past. Wait! She meant Audrey! She must've heard what we were saying yesterday. But obviously she didn't hear everything because I told Audrey there was no chance I'd be with her. Oh no, Theresa! You've got it all wrong! I love you, Theresa! Now what am I going to do? Fox stared after Theresa and her son as they slowly walked away. Should he run after her and explain or not?

Theresa was crying and her son had noticed.

"Mama, are you alright?" Ethan Martin asked.

"I'm fine, Ethan Martin. I just had to deal with something, that's all. Let's go get some ice cream," Theresa suggested, wiping away her tears.

Those are the last tears I'll shed for you, Fox. There's no way you'll hurt me again. So Theresa walked away from the man who loved her more than anything, not knowing his true feelings and that she had mistaken his actions.

A/N Ooooo!! That's sooo not the ending. But I want to see what you guys think. What do YOU want to happen? I might just use your ideas! Review!!!