My True Family

Once the family arrives to Theresa's house, they get the baby settled, and little Ethan runs to play with his toys, giving Theresa and Ethan a few moments to themselves.

They sit on the couch, cuddling, and sharing a few kisses. "What do you want to name our daughter, Ethan?"

Smiling, Ethan takes a strand of Theresa's hair, and tucks it behind her ear. "I was thinking of calling her Faith. Because it is fate that has always brought us together, and now that our daughter has brought us back together, I'm a firm believer in it."

"Well, it took you long enough to believe in it!" Theresa says, as the two share a laugh.

"Are you happy, Theresa?"

"I'm so happy, Ethan. This is my dream come true."

"Well, I have another dream to make happen for you." He says.

"What do you mean?"

Standing up, Ethan pulls a gift out of his back pocket. "See for yourself." He watches as Theresa opens the gift box.

Tearing the wrapping on the box, Theresa's eyes widen when she opens the lid to the jewelry box, and sees a beautiful diamond engagement ring staring back at her. "Ethan…this is my…"

"I know, baby." Ethan says smiling. "It's the engagement ring I first gave you all those years ago, when I proposed to you at Christmas mass. I thought it was only right to give it back to you tonight." Getting down on one knee, Ethan takes Theresa's hand in his own. "Theresa. You are my one true love. We have been through so many rough times, and so many good times, that it has made me realize we are as strong as ever. You are the only woman for me, and from here on, I want to spend my life with you and our children, forever. I love you, Theresa, will you marry me?"

Stunned, Theresa looks at Ethan, feeling the tears fall down her face. "Oh, Ethan, yes, of course, I'll marry you!"

Smiling, Ethan quickly puts the ring back on Theresa's finger. "I love you so much, Theresa."

"And I love you, Ethan." They share a kiss as they dream of their future.

Later on in the day, Theresa wakes up from taking a nap in Ethan's arms to the phone ringing. Answering it, Theresa prays it's from the lab. "Hello?"

"Yes, are you Miss Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald?"

"Yes, I am."

"I'm calling from the Harmony Hospital DNA lab. We have the results of Mr. Winthrop's test."

"Okay, I'm listening."

"Miss Lopez-Fitzgerald, our tests indicate that Mr. Winthrop is indeed Ethan Martin's father. Do you have any questions?"

Sighing in relief, Theresa smiles. "None at all, thank you so much."

"You're welcome."

Hanging up the phone, Theresa wipes the tears from her eyes, and turns to Ethan, who is still sleeping on the couch.

My god, thank you for giving me the family I always wanted.

Sitting next to him, Theresa runs a finger down the side of Ethan's face. "Daddy, wake up, your children are going to wake up soon, and I'm sure your son is going to want his daddy to play catch with him."

Waking up, Ethan looks at Theresa with a shocked expression on his face. "Did you just say my son?"

Nodding, Theresa looks at the only man she could ever love. "Yes, Ethan, I did. The lab just called. You are, without a doubt, Little Ethan's father!"

"Oh my God!" Ethan yells as he takes Theresa into his arms, and twirls her around the room. "Our children! They're really our children!" He says as he kisses her mouth.

"Yes, Ethan. Those beautiful kids in the next room are truly ours."

"Theresa, how do you do it? How is it that you can make my life so much better in a moment's time?"

"With a little love, a lot of luck, and fate."

"Fate. You were always right that fate would work out for us."

"I'm glad to see you finally agree with me." The two laugh, as Ethan brings her face close to his. "God, do you even know how much I love you, Theresa? You are my only love. I swear I fall more in love with you everyday."

Sighing, Theresa pulls Ethan closer to her. "And I love you, Ethan. With every breath I take, I love you more and more. You have made my life complete. Thank you for loving me."

"Thank you, Theresa. Thank you."

The End