Well, just do update everyone. We went to the dealership on Friday (the move was 2 weeks of total hell). She drove the Escape and hated it. Then she drove an Edge Titanium. Liked it but wasn't sold. Then she drove the ST. Fell in love almost instantly from the first push on the accelerator and the thump thump of the stereo. She loved the color (blue) and the tires (rims).
Personally, I was a bit disappointed in the lack of features compared to the Titanium. But as they say... happy wife, happy life.
Sticker was $47K and I got it for $37K which included a bumper to bumper 100,000 mile warranty and no time limit. Had 3300 miles on it. Felt like I got a good deal.