Sorry for the late update. Thanks again for all the love. Here's the next chapter.

Ezra

Ezra sat nervously, waiting to be called in for his interview. He continued to stare at the encouraging text from Aria he had woken up to. She believed in him. She was more sure then he was that he would get this job. He looked at his watch to check the time. He still had ten minutes until his interview was scheduled to begin, and he had to hear her voice. He entered her number and pressed send.

"Hey, babe, is everything alright," Aria asked wondering why his was calling so close to his interview.

"Yeah, everything's fine, I just needed to hear your voice before going inside."

"You have nothing to worry about, you're an amazing teacher, and they will see that."

Ezra smiled at her confession. She knew how good a teacher he was first hand, and if she thought the job was his, it was his.

"Thanks for believing in me," Ezra said softly, hoping that she heard him.

"I will always believe in you."

Just when Ezra was about to respond, he heard the office door open.

"Ezra Fitz?" He heard the secretary question once she entered the room.

"Right here," he responded.

"They're ready for you."

"Thanks," Ezra said before bringing his phone back up to his ear. "I have to go in now, babe. See you at my place after?"

"Of course, I love you."

"Love you, too."

After the two said their goodbyes, Ezra got up and made his way towards the Headmaster's office. Aria truly believed in him, and it helped his confidence. This job was his and he knew it.

Aria

Aria sat in Ezra's apartment, waiting for him to return from his interview. She was confident that he would get the job, but deep down worried. Although she exuded confidence in his presence, she worried if the fact that he changed teaching jobs three times in the last year and a half would raise any red flags for the school's administration. Soon she heard the door open, to reveal Ezra in his typical teacher's attire.

"Hey, babe," Ezra said with a smile, sitting his messenger bag down and making his way over to where she sat on the couch.

"Hey, so how did it go?"

Ezra looked down at his hands, causing Aria to worry. He than looked back up with a huge smile on his face, "I got the job, I start Monday."

Aria gave him an aggravated look, then punched him in his arm.

"Ow, that hurt."

"Well, that'll teach you not to kid about something like that."

"I'm sorry," Ezra said with a pout, causing Aria to let out giggle, before attacking him with her lips. The kiss became very heated, as Ezra leaned forward, softly pushing Aria to lay down on the couch. Aria soon became aware of where this might lead, and pushed Ezra off.

"Sorry," she said while straightening out her cloths after sitting up.

"It's okay Aria, I told you there's no rush."

Aria smiled at her boyfriend. It wasn't that she didn't want this, she really did, but she had to go and help her mom clean her apartment, since tonight was a special night.

"Soon," was all she said before standing up to grab her bag.

"You're leaving?"

"Yeah, tonight's that dinner with my mom, you remembered right?"

"Of course, I wouldn't miss it," Ezra said with a smile.

Ella had insisted that in addition to the family night she had with Byron and the kids every Sunday, that she and the kids would have Thursday night dinner at her place. This, of course, was the first time she had invited Ezra to join.

"Well, I better get going," Aria said before giving Ezra a modest kiss. "See you at seven."

"I'll be there. Love you."

"Love you too, babe."

Two hours later, Aria was setting the table while her mother removed the Chinese food from the bag. Just as they finished, she heard the doorbell. Ella made her way over and open the door to Ezra with flowers and a bottle of wine.

"Hi, Ezra, glad you could make it," Ella said accepting both gifts from her guest.

"Thanks for having me," Ezra replied as he stepped foot into Ella's apartment for the first time. As Ella took both the flowers and wine into the kitchen, Aria made her way over to Ezra stretching up to kiss him. After she pulled way, she grabbed his hand and lead him over to the small dining area. Ezra immediately recognized the containers the food came in.

"Rose of Sharon?" Ezra asked.

"Yep, got all your favorites."

As soon as Mike and Ella made their way to the table, the four each took their seats, ready to eat. After a bit of silence, Ella started to make conversation.

"So, Ezra, Aria said you had a job interview today, how'd it go?"

"Good, I got the job," Ezra answered.

"That's great, you're a great teacher."

Ezra smiled at Ella's comment. He knew he wasn't her favorite person in the world, but it was nice that she, and Byron for that matter, were taking the time to give this relationship a chance. After they all finished eating, making small conversation as they did, Mike made his way to the guest-room to finish his homework. Aria and Ezra volunteered to help clean up, but Ella refused, so the two went back to the living-room to watch a movie. While watching the film, the two snuggled together on the couch, causing a smile to form on Ella's face. After the end credits rolled, Ezra decided it was time to head home. Ella and Aria walked him to the door.

"Good night Ezra," Ella began, "hope you can come again next week."

"Thank you Ella, I would love to."

Aria decided to walk him out to his car. Once they were outside she put her arms around his neck and stared into his eyes. Moments later, she reached up to give him a good night kiss. After she pulled away, she looked into those eyes again and said, "I love you so much, babe."

"Love you too. More than you'll ever know."

Ezra then got into his car and made the trek home. Aria smiled and turned to return to her mother's apartment, looking forward to seeing him again tomorrow.

How crazy was the finale. Great episode in my opinion. Reviews always welcome.