While you were sleeping Hollywood Heights

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Eddie arrives at Loren's place; he rings the doorbell several times. Mel opens the door.

"Omg, what's with you, Eddie?" Mel questions.

"Where's Loren?" Eddie asks.

"Now you want to see Loren, she's not here, she left."

"What do you mean she left?" Eddie questions.

"She quit her job, she's going to a different hospital all thanks to you!"

"I know I over reacted, I need to see her." Eddie states.

"Yes, you did, this whole mess was my fault, I wasn't thinking straight when I told the paramedic's she was Derek's fiancé, I had no idea it would get crazy and out of control and get to this…." Mel stops before continuing.

"Get to what Mel?" Eddie asks.

Mel sighs, it's now or never. "Get to where Loren has fallen in love with you! Yes, Eddie, she's crazy in love with you, you have no idea what an amazing girl she is, you made her day every time she saw you at the hospital, she didn't plan to fall for you, and now you're breaking her heart by acting this stupid!"

"I love her too Mel, but, I felt guilty because I thought she was Derek's fiancé, the day we kissed I felt horrible, how was I going to explain it to my cousin."

"Well, I'm sure you know there's no reason to explain anything to your cousin, you two fell for each other, and guess what? You are free to do so, get your big boys pants on and go and fix this with Loren!" Mel's words are loud and clear.

"Where is she?!" Eddie states.

"She's at the park, a few blocks away, go and find her." Mel sighs.

"Thanks Mel." Eddie quickly exits the house, he runs towards the park that's a few blocks away, he sees Loren sitting by the pond.

"Loren."

She turns towards his voice. "What are you doing here?"

"We need to talk?" He adds.

Loren stands up. "Now you need to talk? You've been ignoring me since we kissed, I'm sorry about the mess with Derek." She sighs, Eddie gets closer to her.

"I'm sorry too, I know I over reacted, but, you have to understand how guilty I felt when I kissed you, how was I going to tell my cousin I had fallen crazy in love with you, I didn't want to hurt my cousin, he's more than a cousin, he's my brother."

Loren furrows her eyes. "You're in love with me?"

"Yes Loren, couldn't you tell how I was starting to feel about you?"

"It wasn't easy for me, when Derek's accident happened, I tried to clear things…" Eddie stops her.

"I know everything Loren." He brings her closer to him. "You don't have to explain anything to me anymore, I want you to know I'm madly and crazy in love with you."

Loren's eyes tear. "I love you too."

Eddie sighs, he holds her chin and makes eye contact with her, he smiles. "I'm relieved I can tell you how I feel about you."

He leans in and places a soft kiss on her lips, she responds by wrapping her arms around his neck, allowing their kiss to deepen, she pulls away softly.

Eddie caresses the side of her face. "I love you Loren."

"I love you too." They kiss again.

The following day, Derek is discharged from the Hospital, he is on his way home with Katy and Nana.

Nana prepares a special dinner for him, she invites Loren and Mel to join them, to their surprise, Loren and Eddie arrive holding hands. Mel walks in too.

Katy and Nana are excited to see Loren and Eddie together, they hug and congratulate them.

"Welcome to the family Loren." Katy adds.

Loren blushes. "Thank you Katy."

Nana is excited for her grandson and Loren. "Your children will love to hear how you two met."

Loren blushes, Eddie is holding her hand and tightens his grip, making Loren blush even more.

Mel is sitting with Derek and they are laughing at whatever Mel is saying, Derek is exited to finally meet his crush.

Two months later, Eddie invites Loren to a very special romantic dinner under the stars, they're at the planetarium.

He gets down to one knee and asks Loren to marry him, she jumps into his arms and responds with a huge YES!

The people around them clap, Loren and Eddie kiss while the everyone watches.

With the help of Nana and Katy, Loren looks for her wedding dress.

"Do you like this one?" Nana wonders.

"It's too much money, I prefer this one, it's not too fancy." She points to a very simple dress that will flatter her tiny curves perfectly, it's a whimsical lace wedding dress with a tulle A-line skirt and a flower shaped train with tiny flowers around the neck area.

"Are you sure? I want to buy that other one for you Loren." Nana adds.

Loren smiles. "No, this is the one I want, let me try it on.

Loren returns, Nana, Katy and Mel love it.

"Loren, you're going to look very beautiful on your special day."

"Do you think Eddie will love it?" Loren turns from side to side in front of the mirror.

"I know my son; he will love whatever you choose." She hugs Loren.

A week later, Loren and Eddie go to dinner to review all of their arrangements for their wedding, they check what they have ready from their wedding list.

"Do you have your passport?" Eddie asks.

Loren furrows her eyes. "You know it's always handy, just in case."

"Bring it, I have to show you something." Loren takes it out of her bag. "Here it is."

Eddie gives her a beautifully wrapped gift, Loren unwraps the box and it reveals a water globe. "Your passport will officially have its first stamp, when we leave for our honeymoon."

Loren looks at the water globe. "Oh my God Eddie, this is Venice?"

"We are on our way to Italy, we will travel the world and gather many stamps on our passports."

Loren hugs him. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I want to make all of your dreams come true, I love you Loren."

"I love you more." They kiss.

A month later, Loren and Eddie are married, after a beautiful ceremony and a small wedding reception with close friends and family. Loren and Eddie leave for Italy for a very romantic honeymoon.

Upon their return, Katy and Nana along with Mel surprise them with a touch of Italy, they prepared a special Italian dinner.

Loren and Eddie are happy, Mel and Derek are dating. After dinner they are enjoy a special dessert prepared by Derek himself.

"Hey Loren, one quick question." Derek adds.

Loren looks at him. "Sure, what is it?"

"When did you realize you were in love with my cousin?" Derek questions.

Loren pecks Eddie's lips with a kiss, she looks at Derek and smiles. "It was while you were sleeping."

Derek high fives his cousin, Eddie! Loren and Eddie live happily ever after!

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