Eve called Jared up when Theresa first came into the hospital to report that Theresa had a surgery and was in bad shape. She told him she needed to draw his blood because she wanted to know for certain who the baby’s father was. Jared hadn’t cared about it knowing he wouldn’t spend any time with the baby any way but he knew that they had to know. Now she was returning the call to give him the results.

Jared: Thank you for calling Dr. Russell.

Eve: Jared I know you wanted a baby with her and I’m honestly sorry for you.

Jared: I used to but not anymore. Theresa isn’t important anymore.

Eve: I hope that’s true.

Jared: It is. Is she any better?

Eve: No. She’s still hanging on by a thread.

Jared: Good.

Eve: Jared don’t be so cruel. If Theresa dies that baby could die. Right now she is taking the food we give her but she needs her mother. I know you’re bitter and angry when it comes to Theresa, but please pray that she will get better.

Jared: Yeah sure I will.

Jared rolled his eyes and laughed cruelly into the phone. Dr. Russell and everyone else was ready to defend Theresa for using him, but he wasn’t willing to forgive her. He almost wished she would die. It would only be her just dessert for what she did to him.

Eve: Okay I need to go check on her.

Jared: Yes go make sure she’s still alive for another day.

Eve: Goodbye Jared.

Jared: Goodbye.

Gwen: Who was it?

Jared: Dr. Russell she got the DNA test back and it proved Ethan was the father. So she wanted to make sure I was okay.

Gwen: Are you? I know you loved Theresa and you couldn’t wait for the baby to come when you found out.

Jared: Theresa is nothing to me. The only person that matters to me right now is you.

Gwen: That’s sweet, Jared. But I’m serious. Are you really okay with this? Theresa uses people all the time without any thought of their feelings and I know how much it can hurt.

Jared: I think it was for the best. It doesn’t hurt, not really. I think deep down I always knew she would care for Ethan so it’s not that big of a deal for me. As for the baby if she was mine it would only make things worse. It’s just better that Theresa and I don’t see each other and with a baby we would meet all the time.

Gwen: Okay. So any plans for tonight?

Jared: I’ve got a couple running through my mind.

Gwen: Oh really? Am I allowed to know what they would entail?

Jared: I would rather show you than tell you.

Gwen: Okay. I think I can do that.

Jared: Alright.

Gwen: So what would you do first?

Jared: I think I start of by kissing you here… and here…

Jared kissed Gwen cheek and then her lips. His lips lingered there for several moments enjoying their taste. Jared couldn’t believe how happy he’d been since he and Gwen got together.

Jared: I love you so much.

Gwen: I love you too. Now stop talking.

Jared and Gwen made their way over to the bed all the while ripping the clothes off each other. Jared kissed Gwen’s neck and ran his hands down her back. She was going to be his tonight and forever.
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Miguel cursed and swore loudly as he tossed things around Tabitha’s house. How could this happen? How could Kay marry someone else? She loved him her whole life. She had dreamed about getting married to him and now she was just going to say I’m done I’m with Fox? She married Fox. She married Fox. She married Fox. The three words rang in his head and he collapsed on the sofa.

Miguel: Kay how could you do this to me? We were going to be a family with Maria and live happily ever after. You were supposed to be by my side for the rest of my life. You weren’t supposed to stab me in the back. You weren’t supposed to get remarried with you ex-husband.

Tabitha: Why Miguel what in Hades name happened in here?

Miguel: I can’t believe she did.

Tabitha: Who did what?

Miguel: She’s married.

Tabitha: Miguel who is married? Did they do this my house?

Miguel: Fox married her.

Tabitha: Miguel what are you talking about?

Miguel: Tabitha? Is that you Tabitha?

Tabitha: Well of course it’s me. Now tell me who got married and what does Fox have to with it and what happened to my living room?

Miguel: Oh my God Tabitha I’m sorry.

Miguel snapped out of his daze and sat straight up. He looked around the living room and replied he broke two vases, a chair, a mirror, flipped two other chairs, and to top it off broke a leg off the chair.

Tabitha: Miguel what happened?

Miguel: Tabitha I’m so sorry. I’m afraid I got a little out of hand.

Tabitha: Miguel out of hand is throwing a tantrum not destroying my living room! Look the place is a complete and total wreck.

Miguel: Tabitha I’m really sorry. I’ll pay for the damages and help clean things up.

Tabitha: Never mind about that Miguel. What’s done is done and as for things getting cleaned up I can assure you that department is covered. Now tell me why did you come into my living room and tear it to pieces?

Miguel: You haven’t heard yet have you?

Tabitha: Heard what?

Miguel: Kay’s news.

Tabitha: Well Endora and I have been out of town for a while and we just got back. We had some business to take care of. You were here to watch Maria so I knew Kay would be fine with it, but I don’t understand was Kay angry?

Miguel: No she’s not angry at you, but at me. She came to pick our daughter up and take her to see Fox. Tabitha I don’t think I’ll be able to live at this rate.

Tabitha: Slow down Miguel. You don’t need to make a mountain out of a mold hill.

Miguel: I don’t think I can in this case. Do you know what she and Fox did last night?

Tabitha: I know they were going out and I know it wasn’t just for dinner.

Tabitha chuckled to herself. Poor Miguel doesn’t realize what’s about to come his way. Only more heartache and pain. Only this time it won’t be from Kay. The dark side is saved thanks to me and Endora. Oh Miguel I almost pity you. I don’t know how you’ll be able to take this next blow.

Miguel: I don’t think my life can get any worse. Fox did this. This is all his fault.

Tabitha: Miguel why don’t you just tell me what happened.

Miguel: They got married!

Tabitha: Fox and Kay got married.

Miguel: Yes last night. Kay came to take Maria home to be with her husband Fox. She married him.

Tabitha: Well Miguel as upsetting as this is for you I’m sure if you truly love Kay and want her to be happy you’ll let her go.

Miguel: You sound like you’re on Fox’s side.

Tabitha: I wasn’t aware that I was on anyone’s side, but if I am it’s Kay’s. Now Miguel do yourself a favor and just let her go. If Fox is the one who makes her happy than you should let her go and be happy because that’s what you want, right? You want Kay to be happy because you love her?

Miguel: Tabitha Kay’s the love of my life.

Tabitha: And what about the other love of your life? You know Kay’s not stupid. You didn’t even come back to Harmony until someone made you.

Miguel: No one made me.

Tabitha: I’m not blind Miguel. Someone did get you back to Harmony and the reason was to break up Fox and Kay, but it didn’t work did it? Fox and Kay are together and you have to except that.

Miguel: How do you know so much?

Tabitha: Miguel I’m an older woman, I’m not old just older and I’ve seen so many young people in love and I’ve seen evil people too. I can read people better than most, and I can almost predict their futures. Take a lesson from the wise and just let her go.

Miguel: Thanks for everything.

Tabitha: Why don’t you go take a walk and think about what I said. It will do you some good.

Miguel: That advice I will take.

Miguel stumbled out of Tabitha’s living room apologizing as he left. Tabitha sighs.

Tabitha: Endora sweetheart could you clean this mess up.

Endora smiles and then waves her finger and everything begins to go back together. Tabitha smiles as she sits down on her couch.

Tabitha: Well we did some good work today didn’t sweet pea? I must say Miguel is in for one wild ride. The woman of his dreams is coming home, but she’s not alone.
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Fox looked down at Kay and smiled. She looked so beautiful. Her hair lay careless on the pillows and around her shoulder. A soft smiled played about her lips. Fox leaned down and kissed the top of her forehead.

He got up slowly out of bed and began to get dressed. He washed his face off and then went back into the bedroom. Kay was still asleep. Fox was determined not to leave her alone or at least go out of her sight.

He jumped when he heard his cell phone ring. He quickly grabbed and answered it.

Fox: Hello.

Person: Mr. Crane you do remember that you have a meeting with the board members at three? You haven’t come in yet so are you on the way?

Fox: Oh I’m so sorry Cathy I kinda got caught up in something.

Cathy: Mr. Crane that won’t fly with the board members and you know that.

Fox: Yeah I do.

Cathy: We worked hard on this project Mr. Crane you more than anyone and we need you in the meeting. We could start the presentation without you but you will need to get here.

Fox: No don’t worry about it. I’ll be there on time.

Cathy: Mr. Crane you’ve got forty five minutes. I hope you make it.

Fox: Me too.

He hung up the phone. When did they schedule that meeting? He could’ve sworn it was the following morning. He sighed as he looked over at Kay. He would be gone a couple hours but didn’t want to leave Kay. He sighed and decided to let her sleep. He wrote a quick not explaining why he had to leave and then left with one last look at her sleeping.

Kay woke up an hour later and noticed right away that Fox wasn’t there. She started to panic but then she saw the note and breathed a sigh of relief. She laughed lightly realizing there was no reason to be afraid.

She got up slowly and dressed. She brushed her hair did touchups on her makeup and then went to see Maria.

Kay: Hey sweetie are you having fun?

Maria: Yes. Picture.

Kay: Oh honey it gorgeous.

The picture was of her Fox and Maria. Maria had them drawn as sticks with purple hair, red lips, and green skin. The coloring was wide off the lines, but it was still a beautiful picture.

Maria: This one.

Kay: What’s this supposed to be?

Maria: Home.

It looked like a rectangle with a triangle on top. It was every color possible and didn’t have doors or windows.

Kay: It’s very colorful. I love it.

Maria: Me, too.

Kay: You like it to?

Maria: Yep.

Kay: Why don’t you and I go play outside? There’s a swing set outside.

Maria got up and ran towards the door. Kay laughed at her enthusiasm. She got up and joined her outside. After playing out there for about an hour Kay and Maria went back inside.

Kay: Wasn’t that fun?

Maria: Yes. Mommy have fun?

Kay: Mommy had lots of fun. I wonder where daddy is. I was hoping he’d be home by now.

Housekeeper: Mrs. Crane you have a visitor.

Kay: Thank you.

Kay smiled when she heard herself called Mrs. Crane. She and Fox were husband and wife. She felt like jumping up and down but calmed herself and went into one of the living rooms.

Kay: How can I help you?

Jessica: Hi Kay. I heard you married Fox.

Kay: Jessica hey how are you? I didn’t realize you were out of jail yet. No one called, but I knew the trial had taken place.

Jessica: Yes and I’m now out of that place for good. The case was proven an act of self defense.

Kay: That’s great. I’m so happy for you. So who was your lawyer?

Jessica: Ethan made it in. He did really well.

Kay: Jessica I’m so glad you’re out of there. How are you feeling?

Jessica: I feel fine. But when did you and Fox decide to get back together? Let alone get married.

Kay: Fox surprised me last night when we were going out on a special date. He proposed again and then he told me that judge was on his way to marry us. I was shocked. Fox bought me a dress and we were married.

Jessica: So that’s it? He just surprised you and you did it? Kay you should’ve made him wait so we could all see you get married.

Kay: Well Jessica we’d already had a wedding if you remember. Fox and I just couldn’t wait any longer and he wanted me to be his wife so how could I say no? How could I not say yes? Fox was just so persuasive. Besides we can have a big wedding if you want us to.

Jessica: I’m sure Fox was very persuasive Kay.

Kay: It wasn’t anything like that. He just asked me and told me how he felt and I said yes let’s get married. We did tape it so we could watch it years later and remember how special it was.

Jessica: Well does anybody know?

Kay: You, Miguel, Maria, and Tabitha and Endora probably know now. How’d you find out?

Jessica: Well Kay the truth I saw Miguel today. He looked really upset and then he told me.

Kay: Don’t talk to me about him.

Jessica: Kay I don’t get it you loved Miguel your whole life and then you get the chance to be with him and now you decide you want to be with Fox again?

Kay: It wasn’t like that. I did love Fox but Miguel was just sex. I hate to state it like that but that’s what it was. Maybe I created imaginary feelings for him since I did love him before, but Fox is the only man in my heart. It wasn’t until I thought I lost him that I realized that.

Jessica: What do you mean?

Kay: I thought Fox was getting back with Whitney and I was jealous.

Jessica: Well that’s a natural feeling but are you sure you love him?

Kay: Yes. It was killing me and until I could hold him in my arms again I knew I could never be happy. That’s when I knew I didn’t love Miguel more than Fox. After searching my heart even more I realized I never did love Miguel the way a woman should love a man. I think I just obsessed about him so much all my feelings weren’t love. I hate what I put Miguel through but I hope he will get over it and find someone who will love him the way he deserves. Or actually I take that back no woman should go near Miguel.

Jessica: I don’t get it Kay. What did Miguel do to make you hate him and hurt him like this?

Kay: What exactly did he tell you?

Jessica: Just that he was at Tabitha’s with Maria and then you walked in since you were there to pick up Maria. He said he wanted to talk to you but you were. He said you blew up at him and told him that the two of you were married. I was shocked. I wasn’t even aware you had broke up with him.

Kay: Yeah it was sudden.

Jessica: So you want to tell me your side.

Kay: Miguel is the biggest hypocrite I ever met. He acts like he’s perfect but he’s not. No Miguel’s got an evil side to him, too.

Jessica: What are you talking about?

Kay: He tried to… He tried to rape me.

Kay’s voice had fallen to a low whispers so that Jessica could hardly hear her. Tears swelled in Kay’s eyes and a few fell down her cheek.

Jessica: Kay are you sure?

Kay: Miguel was kissing me. I didn’t want any part of it but Miguel wasn’t paying attention to me. I hit him and did everything I could to get out of it and leave. He really hurt me. Before that it felt like he was trying to break my arm. It hurt so bad. He wouldn’t let me go. That’s when he kissed me. Jess I thought I was going to die. When he started to feel up my back underneath my shirt fear and panic just overtook me. I hit him stepped on his foot I mean I was doing everything in my power to break free I was ready to break down and cry. But before I could do anything else I felt myself being pulled away and set free of Miguel’s hold. Next thing I knew Fox was standing next to me. He protected me from Miguel.

Jessica: Oh my God Kay. Are you alright? I can’t believe Miguel would do something like that.

Kay: I didn’t think Miguel would do something like that either. But I can’t forgive him for doing something like that. He claimed he loved me yet he was willing to do something like that.

Jessica: Kay you have to do something about that.

Kay: I really don’t want to think about it anymore. So tell me what’s the news with you besides being a free woman again?

Jessica: Well there is one thing that is pretty exciting for me. Daddy’s excited too.

Kay: What is it?

Jessica: I’m pregnant!

Kay: You’re pregnant? Jessica you’re having a baby!

Jessica: Yep.

Kay: Wow. How far along are you? Do you know if it’s a boy or girl? Come on you have to tell me everything.

Jessica: Well I did go for a checkup today at dad’s insistence. The doctor says the baby is healthy and I’m about three a half months along.

Kay: That’s great. I’m so happy for you. Now that Spike is gone you can raise that baby with a loving family around it.

Jessica: Yeah. Listen Kay I hate to be rushing out but if I don’t get home dad will send the police force out looking for me.

Kay: Okay. Thanks for coming by.

Jessica: Do you mind if I tell dad and rest?

Kay: It’s fine with me. They’ll all find out soon enough.

Jessica: Okay. I’ll be seeing you.

Kay: Take it easy with that baby.

Jessica: I will.

Fox: Hey beautiful.

Kay: Fox you’re home!

She ran over to him while Fox braced himself as she smacked into him. She threw her arms around him and kissed him like there was no tomorrow.

Fox: What’d I do to deserve that?

Kay: What haven’t you?

Fox: Good question.

Fox kissed her again slowly and passionately.

Kay: Why’d you stop?

Fox: I hope I get greetings like this every time I come home.

Kay: Fox I can promise you that you will. I don’t know if I’ll always run into you though.

Fox: That’s okay as long as I get my kiss.

Kay: That I can promise.

She smiled up at him with her eyes as their lips connected again. Fox ran his hands through her hair and walked her slowly into the living room. Kay was hardly aware till she felt Fox laying her down on the couch.

Kay: Fox we’re not doing it here. What if Maria walked in?

Fox: It’s good for her to see her parents together isn’t it?

Fox teased Kay about what she always told him. Children always need to see their parents getting along and showing each other how much they love one anther.

Kay: Not like this Fox.

Fox: I don’t think it’s enough.

Kay: Fox no.

Fox: What if I lock the doors?

Kay: Or we could go to our bedroom.

Fox: That’s an awful long walk and I’m in impatient man.

Kay: Well then you’ll just have to learn some patience.

Fox: Maybe you could teach me.

Kay: Maybe Mr. Crane but I don’t know if I can.

Fox: I think Mrs. Crane can do whatever she wants. So teach.

Fox caressed her cheek and Kay sighed wanting more than anything to just rip off his clothes and make love to him forever. Fox’s lips began planting kisses all over Kay’s face until he connected with her lips. Kay could hardly bare to have them taken anywhere but all over her. With one swift motion Fox suddenly lifted Kay up and carried her into the bedroom, shut the door and locked it.

Fox: I’m very impatient.

Kay: That’s okay. I don’t feel like waiting today anyways.

Fox smiled and kissed her again. Deeply it was though his kiss went down to the depths of her soul. Kay caught her breath as Fox slowly pulled away from her lips. He reached down and pulled her shirt off. He kept his eyes on hers as he bent his head down to touching hers their lips just and inch apart. Kay moved her head up so she could have his lips.

Kay broke away from her kiss and began to slowly unbutton Fox’s shirt. As she unbuttoned his shirt with each button she kissed him. As she came down to the last she pulled the shirt back reveling Fox’s rock hard, sexy body. She worked her way back up smiling and giggling to herself. When she got up to his shoulder her hands pushed his off his shoulders and down his arms till she pulled it off. Then, she moved her lips up to his neck. Her hands moved through Fox’s sun kissed hair. She slowly moved up to his chin stopping there to tease Fox a little. Fox merely bent his lips down to kiss hers.

Kay: Fox I love you.

Kay breathed words out as Fox moved his lips down her neck.

Kay: I love you so much.

Fox: I love you Mrs. Crane.

Yay! I loved it!! I hate that Fox is dead , but at least I can still think of Foxay on here!!

I know I'm so mad that they killed him off. I'm hoping that he's not dead and that he'll be back soon. I'm glad that you are enjoying this and I'll try to have an update soon.

Yeah we really don't know if he's really dead because on Passions when people are supposed to be dead they suddenly return from the dead lol! I'm glad that you update often! Thanks so much for all your work!

Guys I do have the full update ready to post but unfortunately the computer I have it saved on isn't allowing me on the internet. I'm going to contact the tech support to hopefully fix it. I do have one other way of getting it up so I'm going to try that just please be patient with me as I work this out. right now I'm borrowing my brother's computer and he doesn't want to save any unnecessary documents on it. So I'm looking for a way to get it or hopefully fixing my computer. It has something to do with an error so I'm going to try and fix it. Just please wait and I'll keep you posted.

Ok I understand I will wait!

Ethan watched as Theresa slowly began to move. He’d stayed with her for the past 48 hours with very little sleep. He’d talked to her trying to give her a reason to fight. There were points where he could’ve sworn he saw her eyelids twitch or some other sign that she would wake up, but so far nothing had happened. Now he knew for sure that she was waking up. He bent his head down as he heard her muttering.

Ethan: Theresa please come back to me and our little girl. Honey can you hear me? Give me a sign please. You know our daughter is so beautiful. She’s got your eyes you know. Theresa please wake up. Please open your beautiful eyes and talk to me. I love you so much and I can’t tell you how much I want you to get better so we can be a family with our children.

Theresa: Ethan…

Ethan: Theresa. Honey can you hear me?

Ethan’s voice rose a little higher in excitement. Theresa breathed out his name again.

Ethan: I’m here. I haven’t left your side. I’ve been sitting with you for the past couple days. I love you so much I just want you to wake up. You have to wake up so you can start getting better.

Theresa: Baby.

Ethan: The baby is doing fine. She’s doing very well. Don’t worry about her just concentrate on getting better.

Theresa: Our baby?

Ethan: Yes. She’s our baby. You don’t need to worry about anything Theresa. Just get better so we can be a family with our three children.

Theresa: Ethan.

Ethan: I’m here.

Theresa struggled to try and open her eyes. It felt like they were glued shut. Ethan gently kissed her lips. Theresa listened to him as he told her how much he loved her. Hearing those words encouraged her to try harder. Knowing that her daughter was alive and getting stronger each day gave her new energy. She forced her eyelids to unclose. She nearly closed them again at the brightness of the room.

Ethan: Theresa how are you feeling? Are you in any pain?

Theresa: Ethan.

Ethan: Try not to talk.

Ethan hit the page buttoned.

Nurse: How can I help you?

Ethan: My wife just woke up could you please send a doctor in to check her?

Nurse: Right away.

Theresa: My baby.

Ethan: She’s doing fine. Just rest. Don’t talk right now.

Theresa: I’ve been resting.

Ethan: Yes and you’re going to do a lot more. Now please be quiet until the doctor gets here.

Theresa sighed and closed her eyes. The doctor arrived a moment later.

Ethan: Thank god you’re here. Theresa just woke up.

Eve: Theresa can you hear me?

Theresa struggled once again to open her eyes. She tried to focus them and saw Dr. Russell standing near her and Ethan right behind her.

Theresa: Eve?

Eve: Yes it’s me. Can you tell me who you are?

Theresa: Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Crane.

She smiled a little as she said that looking at Ethan. Ethan seemed to know what she was thinking about and smiled back squeezing her hand.

Eve: Do you remember what happened?

Theresa: Something wrong… Something was wrong with my baby.

Eve: Okay that’s good. Can you tell me who your mother is?

Theresa: Pilar Lopez-Fitzgerald.

Eve: I think she’s going to be just fine with time.

Theresa: My baby? What happened?

Eve: Your blood pressure was very high and your baby reacted to it. I also believe you were under stress from something I don’t know if it was the past couple days being too much for you but that caused even more problems with the delivery.

Theresa: The baby?

Eve: She’s doing just fine Theresa. She’s growing and gaining weight which is what we were concerned about. But she’ll be even better now that her mother’s coming around.

Theresa: Can I see her?

Eve: Not today Theresa. I know you want to but it would be too much excitement and it might hurt you in the end. I know you don’t want that.

Theresa: It’s a girl?

Ethan: Yes. A beautiful baby girl.

Theresa: We have a daughter.

Ethan: Yes.

Eve: Now I know this might be hard, but Theresa I want you to go back to sleep now. No more talking. Ethan you may talk as much as you choose but Theresa no more.

Theresa nodded sighing as she felt like sleeping at that moment.

Eve: Just give her a couple of days and she’ll be doing much better. Luckily she’s not in pain right now which was a major concern when she would wake up. Just make sure she gets rest. Tomorrow you can let her see the baby.

Ethan: Thank you so much for everything.

Eve: Remember what I said.

Eve walked out of the room leaving the two of them alone.

Ethan: I love you so much right now. I can’t wait to show you our daughter. She’s so beautiful. I wish I could bring her in right now but I can’t. Now that you are feeling better I’m going to call Pilar and let her know that you’re doing much better. She’s been watching Little Ethan and Jane for me.

Ethan picked up the phone and eagerly communicated the happy news to Pilar. Pilar said she would be by with the children the next day if Theresa wanted. Theresa nodded her head eager to see her all of her children.

Ethan: As soon as you get better we’re going to go home and then I’m going to marry you.

Theresa smiled and squeezed his hand. Ethan kissed her lips and then told her to get some rest. She looked at him with her eyes seeming to say you too?

Ethan: I’ll be sleeping in the bed next to you. If it wasn’t for this hospital’s rules I’d be sleeping with you but I’ll do the best I can.

Theresa smiled and closed her eyes in contentment. Everything in her life seemed perfect. She and Ethan were going to get married and they would be a family with there children. She couldn’t wait to see her daughter. She hadn’t even held her yet. Oh she couldn’t wait to have that child in her arms. Soon everything was lost in sleep and she dreamed of the life she and Ethan would have from that moment on.

Theresa awoke the next morning feeling much better. She couldn’t get over how good she felt. As she opened her eyes she looked over and saw Ethan sleeping in the bed next to her. As Theresa tried to sit up she grabbed her stomach in pain. She sighed and slowly laid her head back on the pillow.

Surgery. Theresa remembered that she’d been through several surgeries in that week. She looked at the remains of what the doctors had done. Her stomach was red and swelled, but in all honestly it looked better than she thought it would. She sighed again and closed her eyes resting. She couldn’t believe how tired she was and she just got up. Soon she was asleep again.

When Theresa woke up again she saw Ethan sitting down in a chair beside her looking concerned and relieved as he saw her eyes open.

Theresa: Hey.

Ethan: Hey yourself. How are you feeling?

Theresa: Sore.

Ethan: I’ll ask the nurse to give you some more pain medication.

Theresa: No Ethan don’t do that. I know how that stuff works and it’ll just knock me out. I want to be awake and I would really like to see my baby.

Ethan: I know you do, but you’ll have to be patient. The nurses and doctors are giving her a checkup once again. They do it everyday several times a day.

Theresa: I don’t care how many times they do it just so long as she gets better.

Ethan: Me either. But how are you doing? Are you sure you’re okay?

Theresa: Ethan you don’t have to be so worried about me.

Ethan: Theresa there were several times this week when I thought I lost you and I’m not going through what it felt like but I’ve got every right to be cautious with you.

Theresa: I know you do I’m just saying that you’re taking this a little too far.

Ethan: Theresa after I came close to losing you I don’t think I could ever do that. Please just take it easy for a while.

Theresa: What about Jane and Little Ethan can I see them?

Ethan: I would but I want to make sure you can see them. I had Pilar bring them by the hospital this morning and she’s down in the play area watching them.

Theresa: Ethan Eve did say I could see my children tomorrow and it’s tomorrow. Please just bring them in for a few moments. I’m sure they miss mommy just as much as she misses them.

Ethan: I will if Eve says it’s okay. I’m going to go out and look for her and then I’ll bring them in, but only if she says it’s okay.

Theresa: Fine. I still say you’re going overboard.

Ethan: I’ll be back in a minute.

Ethan spent a few minutes looking for Eve before he found her. She said it was a good thing Theresa wanted to see her children and that there was nothing wrong in it so long as they weren’t too loud. She also told Ethan to wait to bring the new baby in until Little Ethan and Jane were gone because it would be too much for Theresa to handle at that point after everything she went through.

Ethan: Okay Eve said it was fine and I told Pilar to bring them up.

Theresa: I can’t wait to see them.

Ethan: I know you’re excited but try to stay calm. We can’t have you over exerting yourself.

Theresa: Ethan I’ve been in this bed for how many days and you say that seeing my children will send me over the edge.

Ethan: Believe me Theresa you will never know what I’ve gone through.

Theresa: Oh I’ve got a few ideas. I know it wasn’t easy for you but now I’m getting better so there’s no need to get worried.

Ethan: You see the doctors still say you’re not there yet. I knew you’d be like this. I’m not going to let you hurt yourself Theresa.

Theresa: I promise not to.

Little Ethan: Mommy!

Theresa: Hey there. How are you?

Little Ethan: I’m doing much better. Dr. Eve says I’ll be able to play football and stuff real soon.

Theresa: Well I’m glad you’re feeling better; just promise mommy that you won’t hurt yourself when you do decide to play.

Little Ethan: Mom you’re starting to sound like grandma. She acts like a scratch is going to kill me.

Theresa: You know it’s only because we love you.

Little Ethan: Do you have to love me so much?

Theresa: Even if I tried not to I don’t think I could. So you’re stuck with it.

She laughed easily as Little Ethan made a face. Ethan ruffled his hair and said something to him she didn’t catch. Little Ethan just nodded and smiled at Theresa.

Theresa: Okay what’s going on you two?

Ethan: Nothing. Do we… Nothing at all.

Theresa: Little Ethan?

Little Ethan: Nothing mom. Dad just said he loves you.

Theresa: I’m sure.

Ethan: You don’t believe me?

Theresa: Well I think I need to be convinced.

Ethan: Well as soon as we get you home I’ll show you.

Theresa: I like the sound of that.

Ethan leaned in and kissed her lips. He savored the taste of her lips against his for a moment before pulled away and sighing deeply.

Theresa: Hi Jane. Ethan bring her over here so I can give her a kiss.

Ethan looked skeptical but held Jane over Theresa so she could give her a kiss.

Theresa: Ethan please let me hold her.

Ethan: Theresa it’s not a good idea.

Theresa: Than set her down next to me.

Ethan: Alright. But you have to promise you won’t lift her.

Theresa: I promise. Honestly all this attention isn’t good for me you know. I might get used to it and expect it all the time.

Ethan: As well you should. You deserve to have every good thing happen to you.

Little Ethan: Mommy are you going to get better?

Theresa: Of course. Why do you ask?

Little Ethan shifted uncomfortably and looked at Jane, Ethan, and Pilar before turning his gaze back to his mother. Theresa’s eyes filled with worry wondering why her son should be so worried about her.

Little Ethan: I heard one of the doctors talking and they said stuff that’s all.

Theresa glanced over at Ethan who groaned under his breath. Theresa forced herself to smile though refusing to believe that any thing bad could really be happening to her because she would have been notified of any change.

Ethan: What did they say?

Little Ethan: Just that mommy nearly died and probably would because of us.

Theresa: What?!

Ethan: Theresa stay calm.

Little Ethan: I don’t want to hurt you mommy.

Tears began to form in his eyes and he turned away. Ethan walked over and hugged him tightly. He would kill the nurses or doctors or whoever it was that did this to his son.

Ethan: Look at me. Son look at me.

Little Ethan tearfully turned to look at his dad.

Ethan: Do you believe me? Do you believe that I wouldn’t lie to you?

Little Ethan managed to get a nod out unable to talk because of the emotions running through him.

Ethan: This is not your fault. None of this is. Your mommy isn’t sick because of you and she’s not going to die either. The doctor came in this morning and said she was getting much better.

Little Ethan: But I heard…

Ethan: I don’t know who those people were but what they said is not true.

Theresa: No it isn’t.

Theresa spoke up finally getting her anger under control.

Theresa: You and Jane are the best medicine for me right now. If it wasn’t for you two I probably wouldn’t be here right now. You are the reason I fight to stay alive. I love you more than anything and there’s nothing you could do to hurt me.

Little Ethan: Than why did they say that?

Ethan: Sometimes people say hurtful things without meaning to.

Little Ethan: But they said because of us we were going to hurt mommy. I wouldn’t do anything to hurt you.

Little Ethan ran over and hugged Theresa as hard as he could. Theresa grimaced in pain her body still sore but she motioned Ethan not to interfere. The last thing that Little Ethan needed to know was that this did her mommy.

Theresa: Mommy knows that. I know that you love me and would never hurt me.

Little Ethan smiled and seemed relieved. Theresa looked over at Ethan wishing there was something they could do to remove his fears. They had kept it from the children about how badly Theresa was doing in case of something like this.

Pilar: Theresa are you sure you feel up for all this?

Theresa: Mama I feel fine. Really. This is honestly the best thing for me. There’s nothing more I love then spending time with my children.

Ethan: Nothing more?

His whispered words reached only her ears and she smiled seductively. She drew him close to her as she placed small kisses on his cheek to his ear before whispering.

Theresa: Almost.

Pilar: Well I think it’s time the kids went home.

Theresa: Oh no mama I want them to stay.

Ethan: Theresa it’s probably for the best you need to take a nap.

Theresa: That’s all I’ve been doing Ethan.

Ethan: And you need to do some more of it. If you’re good I’ll ask Pilar to bring the kids in later tonight and we’ll have dinner.

Theresa: Okay. Come and give mommy another.

Little Ethan gladly availed himself of the permission and kissed before he left by Pilar’s side. Theresa kissed Jane on both cheeks before Ethan took her out of the room. She hadn’t realized how tired she really was. Before Ethan came back to her side she was already asleep.

Whitney as she pushed the door open. She was so tired. She’d been out looking for jobs all day and two places said they’d like to have her come back for a more in-depth interview. She hoped that she would be able to get a job in at least one of those places. She certainly didn’t want to spend her time living off Theresa or her parents or anyone else.

Chad: So have you thought it over?

Whitney jumped in surprise when she heard Chad’s voice. She turned around and was ready to hit him when she saw he had Miles.

Whitney: Hey sweetie? Have you been with daddy?

Chad: Yes he has and we’ve been having lots of fun. I figured since he’s going to be mine it would be good if we spent some time together.

Whitney: What do you mean since he’s going to be yours? I don’t recall a judge handing custody of my child to you.

Chad: Whitney it doesn’t have to like this. You know I love you and Miles.

Whitney: Do I know that, Chad? You cheated on me! That’s what love really is isn’t?

Chad: It was a mistake Whitney.

Whitney: Well we finally agree on something. Yeah it was a mistake but you know what I’m glad it happened because now I know what kind of a man you really are. You aren’t the loving husband and father I thought you were you’re just as evil as Alistair or anything of the Cranes.

Chad: Whitney I’m not like them.

Whitney: I think you’re more like them then you’re willing to admit. You cheated on me even though we were married to each other. Tell me Chad how many times has Julian, Alistair, or any number of Cranes not cheated on their wives. You know I thought you could be the first one but you proved me wrong. Then there’s this ultimatum you’re giving me. Chad there’s no way I can do it. As much as I would want to I honestly cannot do what you want me to. I’d die within the first week.

Chad: Well it looks like you chose to do things the hard way.

Whitney: See what I mean? You’re just like the Cranes cruel and heartless.

Chad: Whitney I’m not any of those I just want to be with my son.

Whitney: Fine I’ll let you spend some more time with him, but I’m not letting you take him away.

Chad: Whitney how do you think you can stop me? I’m a Crane remember?

Whitney: So is Theresa.

Chad: Well Theresa will lose her power now that everyone knows Little Ethan is not a Crane.

Whitney: I honestly don’t think that will change anything. I mean Alistair adopted Little Ethan legally so I don’t think there is much to debate on that.

Chad: But Julian is not his father.

Whitney: It doesn’t change anything Chad. Nothing has changed. Little Ethan was adopted and handed the Crane Empire. You’re not going to get it, Fox won’t, Julian won’t, no one but Little Ethan.

Chad: It doesn’t matter Whitney. Theresa is in a hospital right now fighting for her life so I doubt you’ll tell her your decision or its consequences. That means you won’t have any help and I’ll keep Miles.

Whitney: I never knew you. I can’t believe I married you. I wish I was dead.

Chad: Whitney don’t think like that. We can still be a family.

Whitney: Don’t you dare. I don’t want to hear it Chad. We had a chance to be family and you blew it. You claimed you loved me but when you love someone you don’t sleep with another man. I just can’t believe you. I’m so sick of everything. I’m sick of your lies and I’m sick of being in the same room with you. I want nothing to do with you and I want you to leave.

Chad: Fine. I’ll have someone pick of Miles things later if that’s okay.

Whitney: No you’re not taking my son.

Chad: What are you going to do to stop me?

Whitney: I’ll call the police and anyone else I have to.

Chad: Whitney you can’t stop me. I’m a Crane.

Whitney: And I happen to be the best friend of the head of the Crane Empire. Don’t you toss that line at me Chad because I can play hard ball too.

Chad: Whitney I really don’t want to do this to you. I honestly do love you and this little guy.

Whitney: Chad believe me this is the last thing I wanted to happen but I can’t let you walk all over me and order me around. I’m an independent woman and I don’t need you. I’m getting a job and I’ll be able to support Miles and myself.

Chad: And where will he be when you’re working?

Whitney: He’ll be in day care. I’ll pick him up and take him home and then spend the rest of the day with him. And if I get the one job I’ll be able to take him in the office with me some of the days.

Chad: Is that the life you want our son to live?

Whitney: Chad don’t throw the guilt on me. You were the one who cheated on me and our son. You were the one who betrayed us. I trusted you to always be there for me and what do you do? You slept with another man? Tell me were you thinking about how much you love me and Miles then? Were you thinking about that? What were you thinking about? Chad you knew I was going to leave you if I found out. So I don’t understand why you have to get so upset. Things will never work between us again. So please just let me move on with our son and you can move on, too.

Chad: Whitney please don’t shut me out. I’m your husband and we can work through this.

Whitney: You’re not my husband. I don’t know who you are. You’ve hurt me one too many times Chad and I’m not about to let you hurt me again. If you love me like you claim to you’ll let me have my son back.

Chad: Whitney you don’t know how hard this is for me. I lost you and my son. You shut me out of his life and if this is what I have to do to get him back then that’s what I’ll do.

Whitney: If this is about wanting to see Miles I promise you I will let you spend some time with him just don’t take him away from me. Please don’t do this Chad.

Chad: Whitney I don’t want to do this but you’re making me. All I want is to spend my life with you.

Whitney: You know what Chad, I gave you that chance. I married you and you could’ve ended that relationship but you didn’t. You went back time and time again. You lied to me repeatedly about this. I gave you chances I didn’t know about but each and every time you let me down. I didn’t push you do to anything. You’re making your own decisions so don’t even try and throw the blame on me.

Chad: Whitney if you would just give me one more chance…

Whitney: Chad how many chances did I give you? How many times could you have ended that sick relationship? How many times could you have said I’m done? Huh? No Chad no more chances. I’m done being hurt by you and you need to move on. You need to leave me alone.

Chad: Whitney isn’t there any thing I can say to convince you how much I love you?

Whitney: You know what Chad you never did love me so no I can’t. You didn’t love me enough to stay faithful to me so there’s nothing you can say.

Chad: Whitney please do this for our son. He shouldn’t have to grow thinking his parents don’t love each he might think it’s his fault.

Whitney: Chad I’m done. I’m not even going to reply. You bringing my son into this just shows how desperate and pathetic you really are. I’m done.

Chad: Whitney please don’t make me do this.

Whitney: I’m not making you do anything. You make your own decision Chad. So what kind of man are you going to be? Make your decision but make it now.

Chad: Please Whitney I don’t want to do this.

Whitney: I’m not making the decision Chad you are. So you’ll have to take full responsibility for it.

Chad stared at Whitney for a long time. He couldn’t believe what she was putting him through. He felt like he was going to die. He knew that there were things he’d said and done which he shouldn’t but he did love her. This was the only way he could get through to her. Or maybe it wasn’t? He shook his head trying to think clearly. Finally he set Miles down and left.

Whitney turned around and grabbed her son. She pulled him into a hug in which she intended never to let him go. She held him close and cried for a long time. After sitting on the floor with him for what seemed hours she let Miles go play with his toys. She sat down and silently thanked God for allowing her to keep her son.

The young woman got out of the car and looked at town. She smiled a little sadly thinking about the last time she’d been there. Part of wished she’d stayed, but as she thought about her life she smiled knowing she’d made the right decision. She knew how hard it was for some when she left but she was glad it was over.

She turned and smiled at the young man by her side. He kissed her cheek and held her hand. She honestly had no idea what they were doing there. She had no idea how she’d be welcomed and it wasn’t like she had much claim on this family considering she cut off all ties with everyone. Still she hoped they’d welcome both of them for at least one night. She took a breath and knocked on the door.

Sam and Ivy were spending the evening with Jessica and enjoying themselves immensely. Sam couldn’t believe how kind Ivy was really being. He knew that she had never spent much time with her children but yet she knew how to be a mother. She knew what to say and how to say it and when to say it. Jessica was still nervous around both of them but he hoped it would die away soon.

He turned his head when he heard a knock at the door. Ivy rose to get it but Sam got up quickly saying he’d get it. Ivy returned to her seat next to Jessica continuing the conversation.

Sam: Can I help you? Oh my God. Is it really you?

Charity: Hi Uncle Sam. How are you?

Sam: Charity is that you? You’re back in Harmony.

Charity: Yes for a visit. I heard about Aunt Grace and after battling with myself for a while I realized I couldn’t stay away. How are you doing?

Sam: Better.

Charity: I wish there was something I could do.

Sam: Me too.

Ivy: Sam who’s at the door?

Charity: Is that Ivy Crane?

Sam: Yes. Ivy it’s Charity Standish.

Ivy: Charity?

Jessica: Our cousin Charity?

Charity: Hi Jessica.

Sam opened the door all the way and stepped aside to let them in. Jessica got up and immediately hugged her. Charity returned it with as much feeling as Jessica gave it.

Charity: You’re pregnant?

Jessica: I didn’t realize I was showing yet.

Jessica tucked a piece of hair behind her ear and looked down. Charity smiled and put her hand underneath Jessica’s chin and rose her head to look her in the eyes.

Charity: You’re not showing. I just had a feeling that’s all.

Jessica: Oh I forgot about that.

Charity: Yes I’m a freak still.

Young Man: You’re not a freak.

Sam: Who is this young man? I don’t think we’ve met.

Ivy: Yes. Please tell us. We haven’t seen or heard anything from you in years.

Charity: This is my Husband Timothy Matthews.

Ivy: Husband? You got married?

Timothy: Yes she did. Much to my pleasure. She made me wait so long and now I’ve got her.

Sam: Congratulations, I guess. How long have you been married?

Timothy: Six months, two week, four days, and about ten hours.

Charity: He always does things like that. You forgot the minutes.

Timothy: I didn’t want to show you up.

Jessica: So why did you come back?

Charity: Aunt Grace brought me back. She was like a second mother to me and I thought she deserved for me to come back and say goodbye.

Sam: I’m sure Grace would’ve loved that.

Charity: Well she deserves it. So what’s happened since I left? Where’s Kay? Did Noah finish medical school? Did he ever come back?

Sam: Noah is in Harmony right now. He’s engaged to Fancy Crane and no he didn’t finish medical school.

Charity: He’s going to marry Fancy Crane?

Sam: It’s a long story. They’ve been through a lot of ruff times but now there’re getting married.

Charity: Wow I never would’ve guessed.

Jessica: No one would.

Charity: So what about Kay?

Sam: That’s another complicated story.

Charity: Well you don’t have to go through it tonight.

Sam: No honey you should know all this. It’s good you want to know about your cousin especially after the way she treated you.

Charity: Well I don’t blame her.

Sam: I know you don’t but I’d feel better if she would’ve been kinder.

Charity: Well it’s fine. All was forgiven long ago. So did she ever find someone?

Charity asked the question quietly. After Miguel gave up looking for her she knew he’d come back to Harmony. Even though she was happily married to Timothy part of her still cared for Miguel. She knew that it would be for the best if Miguel did get together with Kay especially for the sake of their daughter.

Sam: Well she got together with Fox Crane. They were engaged and got married before they broke up and got a divorce. She and Miguel were engaged and then she broke up with Miguel and last I heard she was bad with Fox.

Charity: So wait… she had the chance to be with Miguel and she didn’t do it?

Sam: I don’t know the details yet Kay hasn’t been around much.

Ivy: Well I’d preferred if she would’ve stayed with Miguel but she obviously has a hard time making up her mind. I won’t be surprised if they break up within the next week. If they do I hope Fox will stay away from her for good.

Charity: You didn’t approve of Fox’s choice.

Ivy: Hardly. But it’s not worth going into since none of my children listen to me.

Timothy: So what’s Miguel doing now?

Sam: I don’t know. He’d bought a house and he has a job so I guess living a bachelor’s life to the fullest.

Timothy: Well I hope he finds someone to love just like I have.

He leaned over and kissed Charity. Charity smiled in reply. As much as she did care for Miguel Timothy had completely taken his place in her heart.

Charity: So Jessica are you married now?

Jessica: I was…

Charity: Oh I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize what’d happened. Please forgive me.

Jessica: No it’s not your fault and it’s probably for the best.

Charity: Don’t worry about your baby. It’ll be beautiful and healthy.

Jessica: I wish I could believe that.

Charity: Don’t you know who you’re talking to? Trust me that baby is going to be beautiful and it will be healthy.

Jessica: So how long will you two be staying in Harmony?

Timothy: We’re not sure. As soon as this lovely woman makes up her mind we’ll leave.

Ivy: Well I hope you two aren’t planning to leave so soon. I know Kay would want to see you. Miguel would want to see you Charity and know you’re alright and Pilar and all your friends.

Charity: Well I plan on staying for a while. I honestly don’t think I want to stay here too long.

Sam: I understand. I just wish we could get you to stay here.

Charity: Well there are too many memories and I honestly don’t think I could handle it.

Timothy: You know you’re strong enough to face anything.

Charity: Only with you by my side.

Charity smiled and kissed his lips lightly.

Ivy: So where are you staying?

Charity: We actually don’t know. We’ll probably go to the hotel down town.

Sam: Why don’t you stay here?

Charity: We really don’t want to impose. Timothy and I should get going so we can get a room.

Ivy: I can assure you that it’s closed by now. Stay the night here and if you insist on leaving to stay at that tacky hotel you can go tomorrow and book a room.

Charity: You’re very kind.

Ivy: I’m only thinking about Sam. I know he wouldn’t want you to spend your first night back in Harmony in some strange place.

Timothy: We’ll think about it.

Ivy: You obviously don’t know me Timothy. I’m Ivy Crane and if Ivy Crane says wait till tomorrow that’s exactly what you’ll do. Sam and I won’t take no for an answer and I’m sure Jessica would love having you here as well.

Timothy: You really don’t give us much choice.

Sam: She’s like that with everyone. Ivy’s not used to having someone tell her no. She’s right about one thing though, it would ease my mind if you’d stay here tonight.

Charity: Okay we will stay tonight but that’s all.

Sam: Good. You can stay in the guest room. Let’s take your things up there now. Tomorrow though you’ll have to fill us in on how you met this guy and give us all the details.

Timothy: So you can do a background check on me?

Sam: Possibly.

Timothy laughed easily as he could see Sam was joking. He watched Charity’s face carefully hoping none of this would be too much for her. She was very nervous about returning and now that she was back he wanted to make sure that nothing made her uncomfortable.

Timothy: Thank you.

Sam: My pleasure. Now since you two must be tired I’ll let you get some rest.

Sam shut the door and rejoined Ivy and Jessica.

Ivy: Well this was a surprise.

Jessica: I can’t believe Charity returned. I didn’t think she would ever come back.

Sam: Well she’s obviously here and she seems happy. She looks beautiful and happy.

Ivy: She’s married, Sam. Are you going to check his background?

Sam: I don’t think Charity would get with a bad guy. Besides I know that family name and it’s a good name.

Jessica: Well I hope she’s happy. She deserves it after all the stuff that happened to her.

Ivy: Will they be coming down anymore tonight?

Sam: I think they’ll both get some sleep. We’ll be able to talk to them tomorrow and question them as much as we want.

Ivy: Are you sure you want to know the answers?

Sam: Of course. Now why don’t we all go to bed? It’s getting late.

Timothy: They seem nice. Why’d you leave?

Charity: Well my mom died, and there was and Kay and Miguel, and many other things. It was just too much to stay here.

Timothy: So can I expect to be question closely by the chief of police tomorrow?

Charity: You’ll be fine. I’m tired so I’m going to bed now.

Timothy: Are you feeling alright?

Charity: A little shaky but I’m fine. I’ll feel better in the morning.

Timothy: I love you.

Charity: I love you, too.

Timothy scooped Charity into a hug and held her tightly. He kissed the top of her wishing he could erase every bad memory and leave only happy ones for her, but it was out of his power. All he could do was be there for her and he resolved he always would be.

Yay Theresa finally woke up !!! Loved it!

I'm so glad you did. I haven't started writing my next update yet because I'm really confused about how Miguel will be when he meets Charity. There are a bunch of things I want to do but am not sure will work and about a billion other things that I could do but don't want to. It's just two million different senarios running through my mind so I think I'll have to start writing with Foxay or Therethan to get me going. I will try to have an update soon. And yes I'm also very glad that I was able to get Theresa up. Well since I'm writing it I have all the power. I can't wait to write Theresa meeting her daughter though. That is one scene where I'm excited to see how it will play out.

I wouldn't be able to write a fanfic because I wouldn't know where to go with anything lol! Theresa meeting her daughter seems like an exciting scene to me I can't wait to read it and also Foxay!!!

Theresa leaned against Ethan’s chest and arms as they made their way slowly to the room where her baby was. She couldn’t believe how hard it was for her to walk. Eve thought it might be a good idea to wait until morning but Theresa wouldn’t hear of it. She wanted to see her little girl. She couldn’t be away from her any longer. Ethan offered to take pictures and show her but she said it wasn’t the same thing. She had to see her, touch her, feel her, for herself. She’d missed so much already.

Ethan: Are you okay?

Theresa: Ethan I’m fine I just want to see my little girl.

Ethan opened the door and slowly led her to the side of her baby. Theresa felt tears form in her eyes as she looked at her. Her skin was still red and her eyes were shut tight. Her tiny fists were clenched together and then she heard a small cry.

Theresa: That’s my little girl. Ethan she’s so beautiful.

Theresa grabbed his arm in excitement as she stared at their daughter. Ethan had tears forming in his eyes.

Ethan: I know she is. She’s the most beautiful baby ever.

Theresa hadn’t seemed to notice the baby’s small size, but now she did. She was actually smaller than most baby dolls she’d seen in stores. She looked up at Ethan into his eyes and asked a question she couldn’t bring herself to say.

Ethan: She’s fine. She’s gaining weight and growing stronger each day.

Theresa heaved a sigh of relieve along with some much needed tears. Ethan held her close and left her cry thinking it would probably do her some good. Theresa slowly pushed herself off Ethan and wiped away her tears. A nurse entered at that moment taking some notes down on the baby.

Theresa: Would it be alright if I held her?

The nurse turned and glanced at Theresa. She seemed a bit confused at being asked. She looks at Theresa again and finally realizes that she is the baby’s mother.

Nurse: You’re the child’s parents?

Theresa: Yes. That’s my daughter. I was out of it for a while, but I’m here now. Can I hold her?

Nurse: The child is still very weak, but I allow it. Please sit down and I’ll prepare the baby.

Theresa nearly collapsed from happiness when she heard the nurse. Ethan’s gripped tightened around her and he led her to a chair and helped her sit down. Theresa felt like a kid on Christmas morning as she waited for the nurse to bring her over.

Theresa: Ethan it’s our little girl. I get to hold her.

Ethan: I know. I’m so happy right now.

Theresa: I can’t believe it. After all the complications I finally get to hold her. Oh Ethan I can’t wait.

Ethan: Theresa try to stay calm.

Theresa: Ethan that’s impossible. You know me and when I get excited about something nothing brings me down.

Nurse: Just for a few minutes.

Theresa nodded and eagerly held out her arms to hold the baby. The nurse gently placed the baby in them and then left room to give the parents some privacy.

Theresa: Hey there sweetheart. It’s mommy. Ethan isn’t she the beautiful baby you’ve ever seen?

Ethan: She’s very beautiful.

Theresa: She’s so light. Do you know how much she weighs?

Ethan: I know she was born at two pounds and one ounce but I’ve been so worried about you the past few days I only asked if she was well not how much she weighed. I’m sorry.

Theresa: It’s okay. Mommy loves you so much.

Theresa played a kiss on the top of her head. The baby felt so delicate to her. Almost like a glass. She was so afraid if she squeezed to tight or if she moved the wrong way the baby would break. Tears of joy and sadness fell from her eyes. All the suffering seemed worth it now. All the pain she’d been was overcome in joy. Her little girl was in her arms now and nothing would ever hurt her again. She was going to make sure that this baby would have the most perfect life. She would be the best mother and her baby would be happy and healthy.

Theresa: Ethan isn’t she perfect? Her face, the eyes, the nose, the mouth everything’s perfect. I can’t believe we created something so beautiful.

Ethan: I can. You’re so beautiful Theresa and the baby takes after you.

Theresa: Well you don’t look so bad yourself.

She teased him. Ethan smiled back and kissed her forehead.

Theresa: You should kiss the baby, too.

Ethan laughed easily and bent down to kiss his daughter. His lips lingered on the baby’s forehead for a moment and the then he broke away. He felt his eyes begin to water but resolutely refused to cry.

Theresa: You know she needs a name.

Ethan: You’re right.

Theresa: You know it’s a shame we never got out a baby book and tried to pick out names whether it turned out to be a boy or girl.

Ethan: Well we never had the time and if you remember you were married to Jared.

Theresa: Yes I was. Ethan I’m so sorry for everything…

Ethan: No Theresa. I’m not going to allow you to take the blame for this. The truth is I should’ve believed you about the tabloid and then we would’ve been married and none of this would’ve happened.

Theresa: Well you can’t blame yourself because you had no choice but to go with the facts.

Ethan: But I could’ve listened to my heart.

Theresa: Ethan I don’t blame you for anything that happened in the past. I don’t think we should dwell on it anymore since it’s in the past and we can’t change it. Let’s just be thankful that we’re together now and we have three beautiful children.

Ethan: Yes. I still can’t believe Little Ethan is my son. I believe that deep down it was something that I always knew. I mean we were drawn to each other and I feel so connected to all my children…

Ethan broke off unable to continue. Theresa kissed his hand.

Theresa: They know that you love and would do anything for them.

Ethan: I would. I love them so much I think they’re my idols.

Theresa: Ethan I think that’s going a bit to far. I still can’t believe her. I was so afraid I was going to lose the baby. So afraid that I wouldn’t be able to hold her. I knew something was wrong and what scared me the most was I couldn’t do anything for her. It was out of my control and I hated it. But now here she is alive and well and getting stronger each day and you’re here, and everything is just so perfect right now.

Ethan: I love you so much.

He bent down and kissed her lips. At that moment the nurse entered saying the baby needed to be returned. Theresa reluctantly handed the baby back.

Theresa: Does she need the breathing tube?

Nurse: She can breath on her own but we don’t want to over do it. Even though he lungs are developed she’s still too delicate to go without this for too long.

Theresa: What about her heart?

Nurse: Her heartbeat is strong and she seems to be doing fine. Once she gains more weight and can go one week without her heartbeat dropping she’ll be able to go home.

Theresa: What do you mean her heartbeat drops?

Theresa clutched Ethan’s hand in fear that there was something wrong with the baby and maybe she’d have to spend her life in hospital.

Nurse: Just that when we take her off these devices she’ll have to do everything on her own. It’s like running a marathon that you haven’t trained for and you get tired or give up. When she’s strong enough she’ll do just fine.

Theresa: So she is okay?

Nurse: She’s doing very well. You should be proud. Most baby’s would be far worse if they were in her shoes right now.

Ethan: Looks like she has your spirit.

Theresa: So how much does she weigh right now?

Nurse: She was weighed yesterday at two pounds eight ounces. So she has gained a lot of weight and is doing well. You have to remember she was only born four days ago so she’s done very well.

Ethan: We should head back Theresa. You’re tired and this is too much for you.

Theresa: No Ethan I’m fine. I want to stay here with my little girl.

Nurse: Mrs. Crane I know you want to be here with her but I know what you’ve been through and I’m sure you could use a nap right now.

Theresa: I’m fine. I just want to be with my baby.

Ethan: I know you do Theresa but you need to take care of yourself until you’re strong. Tiring yourself out won’t do the baby any good.

Theresa: Okay. I concede, but I want to see her first thing tomorrow morning.

Ethan: Your wish is my command. Thank you.

The nurse nodded and Ethan and Theresa left the room. Theresa barely made it to her room because she was shaking so much from the excitement.

Ethan: Are you sure you feel okay? You’re not in pain or anything.

Theresa: Yes I guess I’m just excited, but I feel fine.

Ethan: You’re positive.

Theresa: Yes. Ethan I’m just excited and probably weak, but I’m not in pain and I’m not tired so don’t even think about suggesting that I take a nap.

Ethan: Oh too late Theresa I’m already thinking about it.

Theresa laughed and hit him. She laid her head back on the pillow and sighed. She was deep in thought and turned to look at Ethan studying him, and Ethan continued to stare back at her trying to figure out what was going through her mind.

Theresa: Who do you think she looks like, you or me?

Ethan: What?

Theresa: Our daughter. Do you think she looks more like you or me?

Ethan: I think you.

Theresa: Well I was thinking you. Her nose and complexion resemble you.

Ethan: And her eyes, her and mouth are yours. As for her complexion I was going to say that looked more like yours than mine.

Theresa: We will never agree we will? But, since I’m a woman I would think I would know the most about skin tones.

Ethan: Who says men don’t know about that stuff. You seem to forget Theresa that men happen to pay extra close attention to the skin of a woman.

His voice had dropped low and he was leaning over her just barely away from her lips. Theresa could feel his breath hitting her and she lifted her head up just enough to connect with his lips. Her hand reached up and pulled him down to her. Ethan’s hand delved into her hair pulling her closer to him if that were possible at this moment. They broke apart slowly Ethan continued to run his fingers through her hair.

Ethan: I’ve gotta get you out of this hospital.

Theresa: And I thought you want me to take things slow and easy. Is Mr. Winthrop changing his mind?

Ethan: No I just want to get you home and hold you all night long.

Theresa: Ethan if there’s one thing I do know about you is that we never just hold each other during the night. You always cross the line.

Ethan: Like you don’t want me to.

Theresa: I’m just saying.

The phone began to ring and Theresa sighed. She reached over and picked it up.

Theresa: Hello?

Jared: Hello Theresa.

Theresa: Hi Jared. Can I help you?

Ethan glared when he heard who it was. Theresa motioned him to give her a few minutes so Ethan nodded and left the room saying he’d be back with dinner.

Jared: I was actually wondering about my job at Crane Industries?

Theresa: What about it?

Jared: Do I still have it?

Theresa: Jared I’m not going to fire you. You’re very good and I don’t want to lose you the company needs you.

Jared: So this is all about business? Crane needs me, you don’t.

Theresa: Jared I’m confused I thought you were moving on with Gwen and you know Ethan and I are together now so there is no us.

Jared: Of course I know that. Do you always have to rub it in my face?

Theresa: I’m sorry Jared. I didn’t mean to be cruel.

Jared: Well you were.

Theresa: I said I was sorry. Besides, I thought you were moving on with Gwen and that the two of you are happy. Was I wrong?

Jared: Gwen wants to leave town. She doesn’t want to stay in Harmony.

Theresa: What about you?

Jared: I don’t want to just pack up and leave plus I have a job here and…

Theresa: Jared this is Crane Industries we’re talking about. You two could go work at another building out of the country and still be working for me you know.

Jared: But I wouldn’t get to see you.

Theresa: Well maybe that’s a good thing. It would give you time to get over me.

Jared: So you really were screwing me with Ethan when we were married? Theresa what kind of a woman are you?

Theresa: Jared I’m not having this conversation with you. Just know that your job is safe if that’s the only thing you want to know.

Jared: What I want to know is why you were screwing me over with Ethan when we were married. You couldn’t wait to be with him and that’s why you were happy. Whenever I’d leave were you with Ethan?

Theresa: No! Jared look I really don’t feel up for this.

Jared: You know what really hurts is that I actually believed you loved me.

Theresa: Jared I do love you.

Jared: Just not the way you love Ethan.

Theresa: Jared I’m sorry I hurt you I never intended to I just don’t want to keep hurting you so I’m trying to keep things honest right now.

Jared: Look Theresa people don’t just walk out on someone they love so are you really going to just walk out on me?

Theresa suddenly began to feel that the conversation had gotten out of control. Jared’s voice was no longer calm in fact it was completely opposite. Theresa felt afraid of Jared for the first time. She felt like she didn’t know him. His voice sounded dangerous and mysterious. She took a breath thinking maybe she was imagining things.

Theresa: Jared I don’t want to hurt and if I tried to stay with you I would only hurt you more than I already have. You and I simply cannot be because I love Ethan with all my heart, soul, and mind. I’m sorry that you got caught up in this I really am but I can’t help it. I love Ethan not you or anyone else.

Jared: Theresa I just don’t understand.

Theresa: Jared there’s nothing to get here. You and I will be divorced soon and then we’ll have no ties at all.

Jared: I’ll still see you everyday.

Theresa: Well if you’re serious about Gwen I will allow you to move wherever you want and you can still continue to work for us.

Jared: Look I’ve gotta go. But just remember Theresa no one walks out on me. I spent the last year with and I deserve to have you. Ethan didn’t want and I can’t believe you went back to him after everything he put you through. But you get me so angry because you’re willing to leave for him when I did nothing. I promise you Theresa this is not over not by a long shot.

With that he hung up the phone leaving Theresa confused and scared. She didn’t know what Jared had planned for her but he was smart man and million things could happened. Ethan would be back soon though and she couldn’t let him see how upset she was. Things would work themselves out. Jared was probably just having a bad day and needed to vent his feelings out on her. That was it. Theresa tried to convince herself it was true but was failing sadly.

Gwen: Jared hey look I’m really sorry I was pressuring you earlier about leaving Harmony. I know you shouldn’t have to pack up and move just because I want to.

Jared: Gwen it’s fine. I made too big a deal out of it.

Gwen: Who were you on the phone with?

Jared: Theresa. I wanted to find out about my job. Apparently I still have it and she says if I want to I can move in with you wherever you want to go.

Gwen: Well that was really nice of her. Jared…

Jared: Yes, Gwen?

Gwen: Jared I just don’t know if I’m really ready for something like this. I mean I’m still getting over Ethan and you’ve been so wonderful, but I know how much you’re still hurting. I don’t want to push you to do something that you might not be ready for.

Jared: Gwen I honestly don’t know what to tell you. I wish I could say I was over Theresa and all I want is to spend the rest of my life with you, but I can’t. Theresa still has a huge hold over me and as much as I try to deny it and move on I can’t. I love you and I want to be with you, but it’s like I can’t. It’s like not matter how hard I try you aren’t the only woman in my heart right now and it’s not fair for me to pretend I don’t have feelings for Theresa or you and it’s not fair to you that I still have feelings for Theresa but I’m with you.

Gwen: Jared I understand. You don’t have to explain to me. I do care about you but everything you just told is how I am. I still carry a torch for Ethan and I don’t want to and I don’t want to hurt you like Theresa.

Jared: So what are we deciding?

Gwen: I think that we should just be friends. I don’t think either one of us is ready for this and as great as it has been I think we should end it before it blows up in our faces.

Jared: I you sure?

Gwen: I think it’s best for both of us.

Jared: Okay. I’m sorry for leading you on…

Gwen: Don’t even go there Jared. You didn’t lead me on. You were honest with me and I appreciate it.

Jared: I have to leave now. There’s something I need to do.

Gwen: Okay.

Jared: Are you really leaving?

Gwen: I have to. I can’t stay in this town any longer. I asked dad if I could come home just until I have a place to stay.

Jared: Where are you looking at staying?

Gwen: I’m not really sure; just somewhere away from Harmony and Theresa. I hope you find someone Jared.

Jared: You, too. Bye.

Jared gave Gwen a hug and left. He was so relieved they were over. He loved Gwen and that was why he’d had to end things. The women he loved just weren’t supposed to be with him. He thought about a woman whom he’d never gotten over. A woman whom he could still feel touch him and smell her presence taste her lips… But that was gone. She’d destroyed it. She drove him to do it. Jared shook his head trying to clear it. He jumped when his phone rang.

Jared: Hello… What do you mean they found her… No I made sure no would find her… You just don’t get it. I’m moving on with my life, and I haven’t thought about this in years. She means nothing to me. You can do whatever you want with and I mean whatever… Look just move the b!tch… Maybe you don’t understand I paid you good money to make sure this secret would never come out… I don’t care who’s involved just take care of it… By the way, there’s another girl I’m going to need you to take care of… I’m not crazy… She claimed to love me, but she dumped me for her ex… Yeah same old story I know… I’m going to need you to cover it up for me… No one knows about Diane… I promise you… Look I can’t talk right now I’ll call you later. Just take care of that ***** Angela… I’ve called her that ever since I’ve known her… I guess because I didn’t love her like Diane it made everything easier… Look like I said I can’t talk right now. I’ll call later. Goodbye.

Jared snapped his cell phone shut. Theresa wasn’t going to just walk away and leave him. He felt terrible about what he was going to do, but he couldn’t control. He couldn’t even stop himself when his mother… No he wouldn’t go there. There had to be a way to get control.

Charity and Timothy made their way down stairs, Charity felt more awkward and out of place than she had yesterday. She was so glad that Timothy was with her and supporting her through all of this. She knew he didn’t want her to come back mainly because her ex was here but she was glad he was able to push through it and support her. Whenever he was with her she felt safe and knew that no matter what happened as long as he was with her she could get through anything.

Sam: Did you two sleep well?

Charity: Yes thank you. It feels strange, yet so good to be back.

Sam: I’m glad. So I know you probably don’t want to explain everything right and I won’t ask. Whenever you two want to spill the beans let me know.

Charity: Thank you.

Timothy: Charity and I talked last night and we already feel like we’re imposing on you so if you do have questions please feel free to ask. We’ve nothing to hide and would probably feel better if you guys knew everything and wanted to know.

Sam: Don’t get me wrong it’s killing me not to know but I figured when you guys were ready you’d talk.

Timothy: Well speaking for both of us we’re ready.

Sam: Okay. Are you sure you aren’t hungry or something.

Charity: I hope you don’t mind but we were up earlier so we came down and ate which is why I’m full and don’t need anything.

Sam: Still and early riser. Okay then when did you two meet?

Charity: It was about two years ago. About a year after I left Harmony. I wasn’t looking where I was going and I banged into him.

Timothy: Spilled hot coffee all over me.

Charity: I was embarrassed.

Timothy: I don’t remember that part. I remember feeling pain though. She never warned me she was accident prone.

Charity: I’d just met you. Anyways I felt guilty about it and was offering to buy him a new shirt when his girlfriend walked over and let me tell you she was less than pleased with me.

Timothy: I still can’t believe all the stuff she said to you. It actually led to our break up.

Charity: And I’m still sorry it was.

Timothy: I’m not. We’d been having problems. She was acting like a different person overly jealous when I’d given her no reason to be and so protective.

Sam: You know sometimes that’s a good thing.

Timothy: And sometimes a little goes a long way.

Sam: Yes it does. So did you two meet each other frequently after this?

Timothy: Only about every hour.

Charity: I was probably a stalker to him. No matter where I went I always ran into him and began causing problems. I felt guilty and resolved on leaving town. I got on a plane and wouldn’t you know it he was there. He sat next to me the whole time.

Timothy: I thought it was funny. Charity was the freaking out.

Charity: I was embarrassed and you would be too.

Timothy: Men don’t take things that seriously.

Charity: Well for me it was terrible. All I could think about was how I’d mess up and ruin something. He happened to be sitting on the end and I know I must’ve stepped on your toes at least a million times. Don’t bother lying anymore about it cause I know I did. I spilled my food and drink on him twice and it was just a complete mess.

Timothy: Yes for you it was, but what Charity didn’t know was I’d gotten on the flight just to see her. I was very curious about her. To me she was so funny I just didn’t think I could go a day without having drop something on me. When Charity was able to relax we had a nice time.

Charity: Yeah I relaxed right after he told me he’d arranged it to sit next to me and that he wanted something like this to happen. I think I was confused. Before I knew it were we talking and laughing.

Timothy: I think that’s when I fell in love with her. And I really loved being with her. We started to see each other on a weekly basis.

Charity: I wasn’t over Miguel so I didn’t want anything more. Than one night I don’t know what came over me but I felt such a strong connection to him and I started kissing him.

Timothy: Yes that was one of the best nights of my life.

Sam: You two didn’t…

Timothy: No we didn’t. I wanted to, God knows I did, but we didn’t.

Sam: Good.

Charity: That was night of the dance. I was probably caught up and everything but I felt something and after that I was no longer able to deny my feelings for him.

Sam: So you fell in love with then?

Charity: Yeah. I still wanted to take things slow and then he proposed to me. I can’t tell you how shocked I was.

Timothy: She was. She had no idea what to say and it was killing me and then I thought I’d die because she said no. She told me until she was sure she was completely over Miguel she couldn’t marry me. She said she needed a little more time.

Charity: And Timothy like the perfect gentleman gave it to me. He waited until I was ready and then proposed again.

Timothy: This time she said yes. About five months after that we were married.

Sam: Well I’m really happy for you Charity. To me you were like my daughter and I’m just so happy that you found a man to spend the rest of your life with. And Timothy.

Timothy: Yes sir?

Sam: If you don’t take care of her you’ll be answering to me.

Timothy: Yes sir.

Charity and Timothy decided to take a walk to Harmony’s church. Charity wanted to see the place where Grace’s remains were. With each step they took Charity could almost feel a foul wind blowing her some direction not known to her. She shivered and tried to brush it off. The evil she felt was still there though and it wasn’t leaving. She felt sick and didn’t know if she could go on. Suddenly she saw him. She saw Miguel walking towards her with a knife. He yelled at her and then stabbed her repeatedly.

Charity: No!

Timothy: Charity are you alright? Charity?

Charity: What? Timothy? Miguel… Miguel isn’t here.

Timothy: Charity are you alright?

Charity: I just… It was so strange… Timothy you’re sure Miguel isn’t here.

Timothy: Charity no one is here except ourselves. Tell me what you saw.

Charity: I saw Miguel. He looked so cold and cruel. He had a knife and he stabbed me only after yelling you’re mine and if I can’t have I’ll make sure no one can. Timothy help me.

Charity started sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. She couldn’t see anything as it went black. She breathed heavily barely noticing the strong grip Timothy had around her. All she could see was the pain and hurt in Miguel’s eyes. He didn’t want to do this to her but he did and he couldn’t take it back. Charity’s destiny was to die by Miguel’s hand. She passed out.

Timothy: Charity? Charity can you hear me?

Charity: What happened?

Charity put her hand to head as she felt a sharp pain throb at her temples. She rubbed her head and groaned. She leaned into Timothy’s shoulder trying to find relief and shelter. She felt so afraid. She felt like she was about to lose everything and everyone she loved. She shouldn’t have come back. Maybe they could leave.

Charity: We heave to leave.

Timothy: Charity calm down. Do you remember what happened?

Charity: Yes I do. Timothy I don’t think you understand what I’m going through right now…

Timothy: I disagree I know exactly what you’re going through. You’re scared because of what you saw, but Charity I’m not going to allow Miguel to hurt you. I understand that you want to leave but I honestly think we should stay. Stay long enough to say goodbye to Grace, stay to resolve this fear you have in Harmony.

Charity: But… Miguel’s going to kill me.

Timothy: If Miguel lays one hand on you I’ll kill him. He’s not going to hurt you in any way I promise.

Charity: But you can’t be with me all the time.

Timothy: Yes I can. If you want me to I’ll cuff our hands together and I won’t leave your side. You can’t keep running Charity. I know that something about this town frightens you and I know it has to do with your past. I know you’re mother died here and many of your friends did and people were suffering but now that you’re back you have to stand and fight. I know you. You don’t believe in yourself unless someone is there to push. You think you’re weak but on any given day I’d say you beat any one after you. Charity you’re a special woman and I’m so lucky to have you. I’m not going to let anything or anyone hurt. Do you believe that?

Charity: I believe you. You always make me feel safe.

She snuggled closer in his arms a feeling of security running through her. Timothy always made her feel special. He made her feel like she wasn’t a freak. So many times her friends would laugh at her abilities and say they make you a freak. Timothy would always tell them to shut up and he would always tell her that she was special, beautiful, and no one could compare to her. She couldn’t stand to lose him. She was going to hold on to him forever. He could keep her safe. He could protect and it was him and him alone.

Timothy: I’ll always be here for you no matter what.

Charity nodded. She and Timothy walked all around Harmony. They stopped to eat lunch at local establishment and then headed on their way home. They paused at Tabitha’s house and decided to stop in and see her.

Tabitha: Hello well this is a surprise. Charity I didn’t think I would ever see you again please come in.

Charity: Hello Tabitha. Well who’s this?

Charity noticed Endora sitting at the table coloring in her coloring book.

Tabitha: That’s my daughter Endora.

Charity: She’s beautiful.

Tabitha: Who’s this handsome young man?

Charity: This is Timothy Matthews he’s my husband.

Tabitha: My my haven’t we been busy.

Charity: Well I couldn’t expect to live single all my life and he’s the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me.

Timothy: I could say the same about you. Tabitha it’s a pleasure to meet you.

Tabitha: Pleasure’s mine.

Timothy: Have we met before?

Tabitha: No I don’t think so. I would’ve remembered someone like you.

Charity: You know Tabitha I met someone just like you when I was out of town.

Tabitha: Did you really?

Charity: Yes. She reminded me of you so much I could’ve sworn you two twins or something.

Tabitha: Well dear I really don’t have any family anymore except Endora. They’re all gone or dead and I don’t hear anything from them anymore.

Charity: Well this woman played a very important role to me. You know she was the one who encouraged me to let Miguel go and move on with my life.

Tabitha: That was very good of her. A pretty young woman like you shouldn’t live in the past Charity. You deserve happiness.

Timothy: I keep telling her that but she doesn’t do a good job of listening. She always tells me I don’t know what I’m talking about and she’s not pretty.

Charity: I’m really not. It’s only because you love me that you think so. Still it’s nice to know that you don’t think I’m ugly I’m sure no wife wants that.

Tabitha: So when did you get you get back to town Charity? It must’ve been recently because I haven’t heard anything from the gossips around here.

Charity: We came here late last night. We’re staying at Uncle Sam’s for right now until we get a room at the Harmony Motel.

Tabitha: Well I’m sure Sam will want to keep you there as long as possible. May I ask why you decided to come back?

Charity: Well I heard about Aunt Grace dying and I felt it was my duty to return home and pay her a visit. I felt like I owed her that much.

Tabitha: Yes Grace’s death was a shame. It’s hard to believe someone would do something like that to a person so good like Grace.

Miguel: Tabitha I hope you don’t mind I’m moving back in with my mother.

Tabitha: No Miguel dear I don’t. But, why don’t you come in here and say hi. An old friend of yours is here.

Charity: Oh no Tabitha please.

Tabitha: Charity are you alright.

Timothy: I’m here remember?

Charity nodded. Tabitha chuckled and thought to herself Miguel is in for the surprise of his life. I wonder what Charity will do. She knows that Miguel is not the man she remembers her only hope is Timothy. Timothy is the only one who can stop Miguel.

Miguel: Tabitha who is it?

Miguel froze when he saw her. She was sitting at Tabitha’s table right in front of him. After all those years of looking for her there she was. He couldn’t believe it. She’d come home. She’d come back after all these years. The love of his life had come home to him!

Miguel: Charity is it really you?

Charity: Yes Miguel, it’s me.

Charity felt so awkward. Miguel was standing in front of her. It was so hard for her not to run and throw her arms around him. She’d wanted to so many times but she couldn’t. She loved Timothy and would stay faithful to him. She couldn’t believe how much she still cared for Miguel but those feelings love soon settled and the fluttering in her stomach was gone she was calm and cool.

Miguel: Charity I can’t believe it’s really you!

Miguel ran forward and pulled her in for a kiss. But Miguel felt himself being pushed and pulled away. He stopped and backed off and that’s when he saw Timothy. He looked into Charity’s eyes pleading that this wasn’t happening. She hadn’t moved on she was still his. She was his to love and cherish and this guy was just a friend. No such comfort came to him.

Timothy: Don’t ever do that again.

Charity: Timothy he doesn’t know?

Miguel: Know what? Charity what’s going on who is this guy? What’s he doing with you?

Charity felt anger surge through her as she heard Miguel’s tone. He didn’t know anything about Timothy and yet he was already judging him. She pulled herself together knowing that this would be hard for any man to take in. She would just have to patient with him.

Charity: Miguel this is my husband Timothy Matthews. Timothy this is Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald.

Timothy: Miguel.

Miguel: Husband? Charity you love me? Don’t you remember our love?

Charity: No Miguel I honestly don’t. I was young and yes I did love you but I’m in love with Timothy and I married him.

Miguel: This has got to be a nightmare. God please let me wake up.

Charity: Miguel this isn’t a dream. I’m married now, happily married. Timothy and I have been married for about six months now.

Miguel: Charity you could not do this to me. I was going to look for you again and try to find you and marry you.

Charity: Miguel I know about you and Kay. I wish you were with her…

Miguel: I don’t. Not when I can have you.

Timothy: You can’t have Miguel.

Miguel: Just shut up! You have no rights to her. She’s mine.

A hard slap crossed his face. Miguel looked stunned at Charity. He couldn’t believe she would actually do something like that to him.

Charity: I’m not you’re property Miguel, I never was. I’m married to Timothy and nothing you say will make me change my mind. I’m not going to leave him to be with you.

Miguel: Charity how could you do that to me? I’m the man you’ve always loved.

Charity: Loved is the key word there Miguel. I don’t love you anymore. You have no idea who Timothy is and how great he has been for me. You have no idea what he’s done for me and you don’t even care! I love him so much it hurts me to think that anyone would think ill of him. Miguel you don’t him so please don’t pronounce an opinion on him especially to me. Don’t think that I’m stupid either. Miguel I left you and even though it was hard I gave you up and now I’m with a man who’s made me happy beyond my wildest dreams. Let it go. Let our love go.

Miguel: I can’t do that. I won’t.

Miguel reached out and grabbed her by the arm. Charity cried out in pain. Timothy punched Miguel and pulled Charity away from him. Charity suddenly began to shake as she saw something in Miguel’s eyes that she’s never seen before.

Charity: Miguel how could you do that?

Charity’s tone was now angry and hurt. Tears were starting to fall down her cheek. Something inside told Timothy that this wasn’t about her arm either. Charity had seen something about Miguel and it was obviously upsetting her.

Miguel: What did I do now?

Charity: How could you think about doing something like that to Kay? Something like that to me? I saw it in your eyes Miguel don’t deny it.

Timothy: What did you see?

Tabitha: Endora now things are really going to heat up. Oh I’m so glad Miguel waited until now to pack up and leave. This will be better than the fireworks on the fourth of July.

Charity: Miguel tried to rape Kay.

Timothy: What?

Miguel: I did not. Kay wanted me.

Charity: Shut up! I saw what you had planned for her. I see what you’re planning even now. You were going to force yourself on her thank God that Fox showed up to stop you.

Miguel: I didn’t try to rape Kay. Honestly Charity how could you think I would do something like that?

Charity: You’re not the man I knew. I’m so glad we were never married.

Miguel: You don’t mean that.

Charity: Yes I do. You’re lucky I don’t tell Uncle Sam.

Miguel: Charity you don’t know what you’re talking about.

Charity slapped him again anger taking over her. She couldn’t believe she felt sorry for him. Even now she could sense all the thoughts running through his mind and they scared her. She had no idea Miguel could be so evil.

Charity: Miguel I know what you’re thinking and let me warn if you do something like to me or Kay or anyone else you will suffer the consequences. I will never be with you.

Timothy: Charity are you okay?

Charity: I want to leave.

Timothy: I think that would be best.

Timothy glared at Miguel. For once Miguel’s eyes softened as he saw the way Timothy touched Charity and how she relaxed into his touched. Why couldn’t he have that with her? Why couldn’t he be the one with her right now? One thing was for sure he wasn’t going to let anyone have Charity but him.

Timothy: If you touch her again I’ll kill you.

Miguel: Just try it.

Charity: Tabitha I’m sorry you had to see all this.

Tabitha: It’s alright Charity. Why don’t go hope and get a cup of tea. You look pale to me.

Charity: Thank you. I think I will.

Timothy: It was nice meeting you Tabitha.

Charity didn’t say anything to Miguel as she walked by. Miguel felt the rage burning inside him he knew he was going to Charity away from Timothy and he would still get Kay away from Fox. He laughed to himself wondering what he could do with those two women. His life would be perfect.

Tabitha: So Miguel what do you plan on doing now?

Miguel: I’m going to take my stuff home and then I’m going to get Charity back.

Tabitha: Miguel I think it would be better if you just left Charity alone for a while. Let her adjust to coming home and then you can try to get with her. Besides I thought you loved Kay and here’s a perfect opportunity to try and win her back.

Miguel: How so?

Tabitha: Well I really don’t like to do this but you can do one of two things. You can tell Kay that Charity’s back in town and she doesn’t mean anything to you and you only want to be with her or you can use Charity to make her jealous.

Miguel: Tabitha you’re brilliant.

Tabitha: Well my dear I do try.

Miguel: I’ve got to go, but thank you so much for everything.

Tabitha: Of course dear.

Endora: Why did you do that?

Tabitha: Because dear Miguel will end up hurting himself and the two women he claims to love and that’s evil outright. It’s time I shook things up again in Harmony and while I do care for Kay a little heartache isn’t going to hurt her much. Besides I don’t think she’ll leave Fox and if Miguel gets out of control you and I can always stop him.

Endora: I hope you’re right.

Tabitha: Mommy’s always right.
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Noah looked over at Fancy and smiled. Tonight they were rehearsing for their wedding. The wedding was still two weeks away but they were going to rehearse. Noah wanted this to be the real wedding. He wanted the vowels to be said that night and the ring placed on her finger and he wanted her to become his wife.

They went through all the usual stuff. Noah was actually surprised at all the commotion that went on. People didn’t know what to do or where to stand. He was constantly being move around, but they finally came to the easy part. Fancy would walk down the aisle and stand beside him and they would do a make shift ceremony.

The Noah took up the ring and slid it onto her finger. It was a perfect fit. He smiled as he looked into her eyes. Now came his favorite part when he was told to kiss the bride. He scooped her face up with his hands and kissed her. He loved her so much and he wanted to prove that to her today and forever.

Fancy: I love you Noah Bennet.

Noah: I love you too Fancy.

Father Lonigan: This is where you two will exit followed by your groomsmen and maids. That does it for now. If any one has any question please feel free to ask. If not we can head over to the Seascape for dinner.

Noah: And then I’ll take you home for some dessert.

Fancy: What if I don’t want to wait for dessert?

Noah: We can’t exactly leave everyone just yet.

Fancy: We can go there and slip out unnoticed. Honestly you’re marrying Fancy Crane Noah and Fancy Crane waits for no one.

Noah: I like that.

Fancy: So when I want you, it means I want you now.

She laughed as she kissed him. Noah laughed into their kiss holding her around her waste pulling her closer to him to deepen the kiss. His hand stroked her cheek and his other hand ran through her hair. God he loved her.

Fancy: At least I know I’m marrying the right man.

Noah: Did you ever have any doubts?

Fancy: No. I always knew you were the man I was going to be with ever since I first laid my eyes on you.

Noah: Well you nearly got me beaten to a crisp if you remember.

Fancy: But I got you out of it didn’t I? I saved your life and you needed to repay me. Do you know how much that watch was worth? I mean really it could take you years to pay it off.

Noah: Years?

Fancy: Yes years and there is only one way you can pay it off.

Noah: And what way would that be?

Fancy: By making passionate love to me forever. Those are my terms.

Noah: I could make love to you forever and even longer.

Fancy: That’s good. Because I’m not planning on ever letting you stop.

Noah bent down and kissed her lips again.

Ivy: Are you two coming.

Fancy: Mother we’ll be right there.

Ivy: Fancy this is your dinner so you and Noah have to be there.

Noah: Well Ivy should I call you mom or Ivy?

Ivy: Ivy will be just fine for now.

Noah: Okay.

Ivy: Fancy you will be at this dinner.

Fancy: Yes mother we know.

Ivy: Fancy I mean it. I’m not having you blow this off just to be with Noah. And don’t lie to me because I know you.

Fancy: Mother we were planning on going…

Ivy: And slipping away no doubt. Don’t think about it Fancy.

Noah: Too late for that Ivy we already thought about it.

Ivy: Noah I’m not joking.

Noah: Yes Ivy we’re going right now after all we don’t want to be late.

Fancy: No we don’t.

Fancy and Noah quickly walked out laughing and giggling with each other.

Noah: I can’t believe your mom.

Fancy: Well she’s going to be your mother too, Noah.

Noah: Is she always like this.

Fancy: Actually this is one of her good days.

Noah: Why do I get the feeling I’m in way over my head.

Fancy: You were over your head the minute you laid eyes on me.

Noah: So true. So how long do we have to stay at this dinner before I can take home and make you mine?

Fancy: Not long. Because I want you so nothing’s going to stop us.

Noah pulled her in for a kiss and it deepened with every second.
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Tabitha: Well looks like we’re going to be having lots of fun Endora. Remember when I said Jared’s past was black and evil and that one day it would come out? Well looks like it finally will. It’s just a shame he and Gwen didn’t stay together because that would be more pain and suffering and you know just how much I love that.

Endora: What exactly is going to happen?

Tabitha: Well for a time Theresa and Ethan might be happy but Jared will bring all of it down just mark my words. Evil is returning and I’m going to enjoy the front row seats.

Endora: He won’t hurt Fox will he?

Tabitha: No dear. Fox will be just fine.

Endora: Then I don’t care.

Tabitha: Well sweet pea it’s time you were in bed. I’m going to work on a few things to help Ethan and Theresa get married and then what fun we will have.

Endora: I thought you didn’t believe in love?

Tabitha: In this case dear Ethan and Theresa have to get married as soon as possible or things will continue to stay under wraps. Now off to bed and let mommy get to work.

As soon as Endora was asleep Tabitha zapped herself down to the court house. She immediately went searching for Jared and Theresa’s divorce papers. She saw the agreements made and was disappointed that Jared still hadn’t signed. That wouldn’t stop her though. She zapped herself Jared’s hand and made it sign the paper and then put it back again.

Tabitha: Now no one’s the wiser. Okay now just to file it in these computers and then they’ll be divorced. Next all we need is the church’s agreement or annulment whatever they call it and we’re set.

Tabitha filed it and by all rights Jared and Theresa were no longer husband and wife. To make sure that things weren’t left undone she had a annulment sighed where she copied Jared and Theresa’s signatures on it so that the church would see them divorced as well.

Tabitha: Now I’ll pay Theresa a visit and make sure she heals a bit faster than normal. I have to get rid of those scares on her stomach and all because no man wants his to be wife scared and ugly and all that. Though I don’t know why because the uglier the better.

Tabitha laughed to herself and hurried over to the hospital. Ethan and Theresa were sleeping. She quietly approached and began to heal Theresa. The scares and swelling went down. She looked inside her to make sure all the organs were working like they were supposed to. After a few more minutes her work was complete. She zapped herself back to the house. She looked over at the basement surprised to see it flaring.

Tabitha: Calm down boys. I know you’re upset that they’ll be getting married, but it’s the only way for Jared’s true nature to come out. He’ll wreak such havoc and mayhem that you won’t be able to keep up. Trust Tabitha on this one I know what I’m doing. After all Miguel is on the dark side now and that alone will cause trouble in more than one family you know, so just leave things to me. Yes it’s time Harmony felt my power again. Just wait things are about to get ugly.

Wow I must really be writing sloppy. Are you mad at me or something? Cause nobody's replied in a while. Are you guys still reading it? I know my last couple updates don't make a lot of sense and maybe you don't like them, but could you at least let me know? I don't know I just feel like I lost everyone. Okay done feeling sorry for myself I'll have next update posted soon in which we'll find out a little more about Jared.

Lol! I'm still reading, I've just been kinda busy lately so I haven't had time to read I'm about to read and I'll review right after I started reading this fanfic and I won't start until it's over

Oh yeah and I didn't know that it was you that was posting because I'm used to you under a different name

Aww Foah was so cute just like Therethan!!! I can't wait to see what Foah's wedding will be like ! What is Jared up to?? Great work!

One question, why did you change your username?

I have no clue why my screen name was changed. I didn't athorize the change or click anything to change it. Evangelin was my username after my sister and to be honest the only reason I used it was because my screen name and username couldn't be the same or something like that. I didn't want the change but I put up with it. Yes Foah's wedding is going to be the biggest thing Harmony has done in while. We already knew that since Ivy was involved with it. Plus Crane name and all. Can't talk about Jared. It's classified.

Jared stormed into Theresa’s hospital room. He couldn’t believe what had just happened. Jared had found out about the divorce papers being filed with his signature when he knew he hadn’t signed them. He didn’t want to give Theresa an easy divorce and just let her go like that. She was his wife and always would be. No one ever left him.

Theresa: Jared what are you doing here?

Jared: What I can’t come to see my wife?

He asked with a sneer. His eyes drilled into hers looking at her with hate, confusion, love, and sarcasm. Theresa stared back into his feeling scared and slightly confused at his demeanor.

Theresa: Soon to be ex-wife. Don’t forget.

Jared: Actually that’s what I wanted to talk to you about. Apparently I signed divorce papers and they happened to be filed so we’re divorced.

Theresa: Than why are you here? I thought you’d be happy.

Jared: What makes you think I would just give you a quick divorce? Theresa you are my wife and there’s no way I’m letting you just walk out.

Theresa: Jared I thought you were with Gwen.

Jared: We broke up. Neither us are ready for a serious commitment yet.

Theresa: Are you sure? I think you two would be great together.

Jared: Theresa you are the only woman for me. I’m not going to lose you.

Theresa: Okay Jared I’m going to be completely honest with you no matter how much this hurts. You never had me because only Ethan has my heart. The only reason I was with you was because I was blackmailed into it. Granted there was a time when I cared about you deeply but that was because I was trying to forget Ethan. I can’t forget Ethan and I’m going to marry him no matter what you say or think.

Jared: I don’t think so Theresa. Laura tried, but she couldn’t. Trust me you don’t want to end up like her.

Theresa suddenly leaned back into her pillow trying to get as far away from Jared as possible. She felt like he was suffocating her and she couldn’t breathe. She wanted Ethan so badly to walk in and hold her and tell her it would be okay, but unfortunately she’d convinced him to go home and spend some time with Little Ethan and Jane. All she wanted was for Ethan to protect her and keep her safe, but something inside told her no one could.

Theresa: Who is Laura?

Jared: You don’t know her. I was in love with her before you and she loved me, too. Then, I don’t know what happened. Everything fell apart. She left me and didn’t even say goodbye. I can’t tell you how angry and hurt I was.

Theresa: Jared I’m sorry she broke your heart like that.

Jared: So did you, Theresa.

Theresa: Jared I’m being honest with you and allowing you to keep your job so I don’t think I’m like her.

Jared: No you aren’t. You’re much better in bed, and you’re beautiful and she was an ugly thing. I don’t why I liked her but I made sure she would never hurt another man again let alone let her fall in love with another man.

Theresa: Jared what did you do to her.

Jared: Nothing that any man in love wouldn’t do Theresa.

Theresa felt her heartbeat quicken. The look in Jared’s eyes scared her. When she looked into his eyes she didn’t see love she saw hatred and rage and bitterness. It reminded her of Alistair. That scared her more than anything.

Theresa: But what did you do to her? Sue her or something.

Jared: That would be too good for her. She had to go so she was just gone. I still miss her. I can’t believe she’s gone sometimes.

Theresa: Jared what do you mean when you said she had to go. Is she dead?

Jared’s head snapped up at Theresa. He lunged at her like he was going to attack her, but then held himself in. He pulled himself back and gave her a small smile.

Jared: She left the country Theresa. However, I’m not letting you leave. I’m going to keep you forever.

Theresa: I’m not yours to keep. Now get out Jared.

Jared: Theresa we’re married.

Theresa: We’re divorced remember? Now why don’t you just leave? I don’t want to see you and you obviously don’t want to be near me.

Jared: All I want to do is hold you forever. I can’t leave.

Jared laid his hand on hers. Theresa pulled it back. Jared reached behind her neck and held her close to him making it impossible for her to pull away as he kissed her lips. Theresa maneuvered around trying to break free. Jared’s free hand ran up her back sending chills through Theresa’s body. She felt so scared and helpless. She felt like Alistair was back and raping her again. Theresa’s rage boiled forth. She wasn’t going back to that again. She was never going to be helpless like that again. Her hand broke free and without realizing what she was doing her hand curved into a fist and connected with Jared’s face.

Jared fell backwards in surprised. His touched his cheek pain burning his entire side. He smiled wickedly at her.

Theresa: What the h3ll did you think you were doing?

Jared: I know what I’m doing Theresa, I’m making you mine.

Theresa jumped off the bed just as Jared jumped onto it. There was no way this was going to happen to her. Before she could get to the door she felt Jared pull her back by the hair. She tried to scream out for help but Jared’s free hand covered her mouth.

Jared: You and Laura really are alike. She fought at first to like you, but then she gave up. It’s funny that it ended that way, you know? When she was willing to give up that’s when it ended her life. She deserved it.

Panic now consumed Theresa. She forced herself to calm down and think as Jared tried to kiss her neck. She stepped on his toe as hard as she could which was just enough for him to loosen his grip on her arms. She elbowed him as hard as she could in his gut and then punched him as hard as she could on his jaw. Before Jared could do anything else she walked out of the room and down the hall. She hid and waited for him to leave and then made a few calls.
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Miguel knelt down underneath the widow to Kay’s bedroom. He peeked over and sighed when he saw Kay sitting on the bed doing Maria’s hair. There was his family. There was one of the women he loved. He smiled to himself. Ethan had both women so he could, too. He had to get in their and talk to her.

Maria: Mommy when will daddy be home?

Kay: I don’t know. Daddy had to work today. Why don’t we go to the park or something? We can swing, play in the sand, and have a picnic and then get home and hopefully see daddy waiting for us.

Maria: Let’s go.

Kay: Let me finish up sweetheart and then we’ll leave.

Kay brushed out her hair and swept it up in a hair chip. Once she was sure it would stay in she called down to the kitchen staff and asked them to make sandwiches and pack drinks for a picnic. She loaded a few items in the car and headed back inside for the food and Maria.

When they got to the park everything seemed perfect. The day was bright with clouds covering certain areas of the sky. There was slight breeze but it was just enough to make it lovely.

Kay: What do you want to do first?

Maria: Swing.

Maria ran toward one of the swings. Kay smiled at her enthusiasm. After getting Maria high enough she began to pump herself. Kay encouraged her but eventually it became too much for her and Kay was back to pushing. Maria was content to stay on the swing for several minutes before yelling stop. Kay laughed at the ordered and helped her slow up. She jumped off the swing and ran to the slide. Kay followed laughing.

Maria went down the slide several times before demanding mommy do it. Kay laughed at looked at the ladler not sure it would hold her but decided she could do it. Kay laughed and screamed a little as she went down the slide feeling like a child again.

Kay: That was fun! What do you want to do next?

Maria: Seesaw!

Kay followed her and they sat talking and laughing. Finally Maria seemed tired of playing on that to and went back to the swings. Kay pushed her for a while and then looked at her watch. They’d been at the park for an hour. Time flies she thought to herself. Maria seemed tired so Kay slowed the swing down and helped her off. Maria slowly followed by her mother’s side back to the blanket where the food and other games were. Maria got out the coloring book and colored for a while.

Kay decided it was probably time to eat. She set the plate and got the sandwiches out. She pulled out the juices and Maria noticed the food.

Maria: Hungry.

Kay: Are you? Well then it’s a good thing I brought this along.

Miguel: Is there room for me?

Kay turned around surprised when she saw him. She hated this. Miguel had waited till Fox was gone and Maria was there with them. She couldn’t do anything to him but he couldn’t do anything to her either.

Kay: Actually this is just for mommy and daughter. See her daddy is gone for the day at work so I thought it would be fun to pass the time here.

Miguel: Daddy? Fox is not her daddy. I am.

Kay: Tell her that. Don’t you wish daddy was here with us sweet pea?

Maria: Yes. Daddy come next time?

Kay: I hope so.

Miguel: How can you do this to me?

Kay: Miguel you’re the one who tried to rape me remember?

Miguel: Kay I’m sorry about that. I wasn’t thinking.

Kay: Like h3ll you’re sorry Miguel.

Kay dropped her voice so Maria couldn’t hear. She put her hand up as Miguel leaned into her.

Kay: Don’t you dare.

Miguel: So are you going to keep my daughter away from me? Kay I want to be here for you and Maria always.

Kay: Well then you shouldn’t have left us Miguel. I’m never going to forgive you for that and for what you tried to do to me.

Miguel: You know Charity’s back in town. She arrived a couple days ago.

Kay looked at Miguel surprised. Why on earth was here with them when he could be with Charity? Maybe he did love them, but that didn’t change anything because she loved Fox and he would have to except that.

Kay: So why aren’t you with her?

Miguel: Because I love you. When I saw her I was surprised, but then all I could think about was getting back to you because you are my family Kay. Doesn’t this prove that I love you?

Kay: Miguel you could love me and only me but it takes two to make a relationship work. I love Fox and there’s no way I’m going to leave him. I love him so much it hurts me every time he leaves me. I can’t wait until he gets home. I just can’t imagine my life without him.

Miguel: Couldn’t you spare me your love details?

He felt sick thinking about Fox holding Kay, kissing her, tasting her, being her lover. That was where here should be.

Kay: Well I honestly don’t care how you feel. I’m with Fox. We’re married. I’m staying with him. I love him.

Miguel: You don’t mean that. I will make you love me.

He grabbed her by the arm tight. Kay tried to keep from crying as pain surged up her arm. She couldn’t let Maria see how upset she was. She had to be strong. Miguel leaned in and kissed her passionately. Kay tried to pull back but his other hand was behind her neck. Finally it was over. Kay spat in his face.

Kay: Maria we’re going to leave now. I see you’re done eating so will you help mommy put everything away?

Maria: Stay longer?

Kay: We can’t. We have to get home.

Kay smiled as she thought of home. Once there Fox could protect her. That was the only place she go. She gathered everything up as fast as she could and ran to the car. She jumped in shut the door and drove straight home. She looked in her mirrors several times hoping Miguel wouldn’t follow her. She felt like crying, but she had to stay strong.

Along the way she thought about telling Fox, but then he’d make her stay in the house all day and wouldn’t let her out of his sight. Not that it was a bad thing, but it would just make him worry. She couldn’t tell him. She could handle this on her own she would have to. She had to make sure Fox was never hurt again because of her. She knew eventually Miguel would give her up for Charity so she’d just have to hang on for that moment. Once he left her again she would be safe forever with the man she loved Fox.

Kay drove into the driveway feeling slightly better. She’d had time to cool down and think and she didn’t mind everything so much as she did before. She got out and help Maria out of her car seat.

Maria: Daddy home?

Kay: Not yet. We’ll just have to wait.

Maria: I want to see daddy.

Miguel: Daddy’s here.

Maria: No. Daddy Fox.

Miguel: Don’t get upset Maria. Aren’t you happy to see me? I’m your real daddy.

Maria lifted her tear filled eyes to his face and slowly nodded. She hugged him but then left him to go to Kay.

Maria: Daddy come home soon?

Kay: I hope so.

Miguel: Kay what are you teaching her?

Kay: What every good mother would. Miguel why do you even care? You weren’t even around her for the first years of her life.

Miguel: You told her Fox is her father?

Kay: Well you certainly weren’t!

Miguel: Kay I’m her father!

Kay: In name only! She’s Fox’s daughter in every respect. He was there for her and me when you weren’t. Fox was so good to me and Maria when you left us Miguel. I hate you for that and I always will.

Miguel: You don’t mean that.

Kay: Miguel I don’t know what I ever saw in you. I don’t love you and I never have. You just had a nice body and you seemed to be a really nice guy, too, but I was wrong about that. You left me and your baby without telling me whether you’d be home or not. You didn’t leave us any money I had to support her on my own. I got a job at the fish factory and it was awful. The whole time all I could ask myself why was he hated me? Why did he love her more than me? All the stuff I went through to get you Miguel and you didn’t care. You didn’t even care enough about your daughter to let her go. Why don’t you just go find Charity and spend the night!

Miguel: Because I love you.

Kay: That’s bull Miguel. You know you don’t love me. If you did you wouldn’t have left me and your daughter like you did all those years ago. It’s taken me that long to get over you and I’m so glad I did.

Miguel: I don’t think you got rid of me Kay. If you look into your heart you’ll see that I’m the man in it.

Kay: Well since you’re not a man that’s not possible. And just for your information I have a real man in my heart and his name is Fox Crane.

Miguel: Don’t you mean Money Crane?

Miguel turned his head trying to avoid what came next but the reaction was too late Kay’s hand connected with his face. Miguel rubbed his cheek stinging with pain from Kay’s slap.

Kay: I love Fox more than I ever could you. Now get out of here or I’m getting security.

Miguel: I don’t think you will.

Kay: Miguel I’m serious now get out.

Miguel just stood there trying to decide what to do.

Tabitha watched the scene from her bowl laughing. Evil could be so much fun sometimes. However this wasn’t evil enough. Miguel would leave and then nothing would happen. She zapped Miguel and he ran over to Kay and began kissing her. Now this was evil.

Tabitha didn’t pay attention and Endora saw it. She zapped Fox over there to straighten things out and zapped Miguel off Kay.

Tabitha: What did you do?

Endora: You’re not hurting Kay. Fox loves her and she loves him.

Tabitha: Endora we’re supposed to be evil!

Endora: To others but not my Fox. I love him.

Tabitha: Yes I know sweet pea.

Endora: You can hurt anyone you like but leave Fox out of this.

Back at Fox’s Miguel continued to pull Kay towards him deepening the kiss as much as he could. Oh her lips tasted so sweet. Then he felt a fist connect with his face and Kay pushed him back.

Kay: Miguel what the h3ll did you think you were doing?

Miguel: Didn’t you feel it? You must have felt that connection between us Kay.

Kay: The only connection we have is our daughter and that’s the only reason I haven’t reported you.

Miguel stepped forward ready to kiss her again, but instead was pulled back and thrown to the floor. Miguel hit the side of the car with his head and fell unconscious to the floor. Kay screamed fearful for a moment that the person might attack her. She made the move to run but she heard his voice calling to her.

Fox: Kay are you alright.

Kay: Fox oh thank God.

She fell into his arms and cried. Fox held her close and stroked her back wishing he would’ve gotten there sooner. He could’ve saved her all this heart ache.

Kay: Oh Fox thank you.

Fox: Are you okay? He didn’t hurt you?

Kay: No I’m fine. He didn’t hurt me.

Fox: If he did I’ll kill him.

Kay: No Fox I’m okay really. Miguel didn’t hurt me. I think I hurt him more so than he did me.

Miguel began to stir and Fox turned his gaze back to Miguel. He walked over and kicked him in the stomach. He picked him up and hit him as hard as he could.

Fox: I warned you last time and I was serious. You’re not going to bother Kay again do you understand?

Miguel: You see what kind of man he is Kay? He beats up people defenseless people.

Kay: I thought he took it easy on you Miguel. If I were you I’d thank him.

Miguel: You’ve got to be kidding me. Fox get off me.

Fox: Not until you promise not to bother my wife anymore!

Miguel: She shouldn’t be your wife. She belongs to me!

Fox: Last I checked Kay was a free person who didn’t belong to anyone.

Miguel: Cranes always know what to say.

Fox: I mean it Miguel swear to God that you won’t bother Kay any more.

Miguel: Swear to God? Like that means anything.

Fox: Than swear to me.

Fox held him close his eyes burning holes through Miguel’s face. He knew there was no way he could Fox. Miguel looked into Fox’s eyes and grew afraid. Fox wasn’t pulling his leg.

Miguel: I didn’t do any to Kay, ask her.

Kay: Like h3ll you didn’t b*stard.

Miguel: Look Fox I just came by to see my daughter.

Fox: Did you see her?

Miguel: Yes.

Fox: Get out! Get out now!

Miguel: Don’t worry I’m leaving.

Fox eyes continued to pour into Miguel until he was out of sight. Then, he turned his eyes back to Kay his eyes filling with concern and love. Kay walked towards him and held him as close to herself as she could. She loved him so much she just wished she could let him know how much.

Fox: Kay I’m sorry.

Kay: Why? You’ve got nothing to be sorry for.

Fox: For letting Miguel get near you. I just wish I could always protect you.

Kay: Miguel is the only one responsible for his actions. I’m sure he’ll leave me alone now. Besides I’ll always have you to protect me, right?

Fox: If I get there in time.

Kay: Fox stop it. I’m fine and Miguel will probably go running back to Charity so we’ve got nothing to worry about.

Fox: Wait you said Charity? Is he going to chase her around the world again?

Kay: Actually she’s back in town.

Fox: When did she get back?

Kay: I guess yesterday or something like that. Look it’s not important. The only important thing right now is we go find Maria because she’s been looking for you all day long.

Fox: Okay. So she was the only one missing me?

Fox nuzzled her hair with nose and began kissing her neck. Kay sighed with pleasure at his touch. She turned her head and kissed his lips.

Kay: The only one worth mentioning since you already know how much I miss you when you leave me.

Fox: No I don’t think I do.

Kay: You don’t?

Fox: I think I need to be convinced of just how much you miss me.

Kay: I think I can do that, but you’ll have to wait. Maria needs to see her daddy.

Fox: Just don’t make me wait very long Kay.

Fox then picked her and carried her into the house. Kay laughed and giggled like a child. Fox always made her feel so loved and cherished. She only hoped she could show him how much she really did love him.
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Jared sighed as he walked. How could his life be so messed up. He couldn’t believe what had just happened. She broke up with him? After three years of dating, getting engaged, married for two years she just left him. Why did Laura do that to him? Sure he had some problems but didn’t every marriage have ruff spots?

Jared: Mom I’m home.

Jean: Jared what are you doing here? It’s late.

Jared: Mom, Laura broke up with me.

Jean: Jared what did you expect? Is she filing for divorce?

Jared: Yes. She gave me the papers. She wants me to sign.

Jean: You should.

Jared: Mom I can’t. I love her. I love her so much it kills me.

Jean: Where was your love when you were beating son? Where was the love then?

Jared: Now you’re starting to sound like her. Don’t you turn against me too. I need you mom. Don’t you dare turn against me!

Jean: Jared this is what I’m talking about. The minute you lose your temper you’re a danger to every one you’re around. You should get help. If you could prove to Laura that you had mastered it or at least that you were trying to maybe she’d give you time.

Jared: We’ve had time. Mom we’ve been together since high school.

Jean: And you were married a month about graduating Jared. Both of you were so young it was bound to happen sooner or later. At least it happened now while you’re still young.

Jared: It shouldn’t have happened mom. She and I belong to each other. No divorce is going to keep me from being with her. She can’t just walk out on me.

Jared’s voice was low and sounded dangerous. A chill ran up his mother’s back. He was going to lose it and soon. Perhaps she should call the police. No that was silly. Jared wouldn’t her hurt. She was his mother. So was his father. She sighed and quivered in fear. Would her son never learn to control his temper?

Jared: Mom tell me how to get her back!

Jared slammed his fist down on the coffee table making her jump. She tried to keep her expression calm. If he saw fear in her eyes it would be over for her. Stay calm and you’ll get through this she told herself.

Jean: Jared if you want my advice you should let her go. She doesn’t love you anymore and wants to leave and you should love her enough to respect her decision and let her go.

Jared: You’re against me, too! I’m not going to let you leave me alone! You hear me! You’re not!

Jean: Jared calm down I’m going to leave you. I’m always going to be here for you. I’m your mother and I love you.

Jared: Then tell me what to do!

Jean: Do you love her?

Jared: Yes.

Jean: Let her go. If you love her let her go.

Jared: Mom I her. How can I?

Jean: I know it won’t be easy but you must.

Jared: What if she marries again? What if she finds someone else?

Jean: Well that’s her right…

Jared: Right?! She has no rights! She’s my wife! You’re my mother! Help me.

Jared’s voice was pleading now. Tears were in his eyes. Jean wasn’t sure what to do. Her son was known to pull these acts and then… No it was never proven. Her husband wouldn’t want her to blame her son for what happened to him. She just had to help him.

Jean: I’m trying Jared. I’m trying my best. All I can do is tell you how much I love you and that I’ll be here for you.

The phone rang and she jumped up to get it. It was Laura. She wanted to know if it was safe to come over yet. She told her no now wasn’t a good time. She said she’d call back later.

Jared: Who was it?

Jean: No one important. I just want to focus on you.

Jared: Liar. Who was it?

He grabbed her by the throat and pushed her against the wall.

Jean: Jared… please…

His mother breathed out losing her breath. Jared dropped her and viewed the call list. Laura. He dialed the number.

Jean: Please don’t pick up.

Laura: Hello?

Jared: Get home now.

Laura: Jared I’m done. I’m not coming home.

Jared: I told you get home now! Are you with him again?! Answer me!

Laura: Jared I was never with anyone! I was faithful to you! I’m just sick of being beat every night! I’m tired of wondering if I’ll wake up in the morning or if you’ll kill me in my sleep!

Jared: You can’t mean that. I love you. I would never hurt you.

Jared’s voice softened and all he wanted to do was hold her and make her forget the pain. Losing the baby was terrible for both of them but it hit her the most. He wanted to make her forget all of it.

Laura: Jared I know that deep down you do love me, but it’s not enough. I’m sorry I just can’t do it anymore.

Jared: Losing James was hard on me, too.

Laura: Don’t you dare mention him. If it wasn’t for you he’d still be alive b*astard! Did you forget who it was that beat me! Huh? Remember you lost your job and came home angry so I said I’d leave! You said you loved me and because of that you wouldn’t let me leave! You said you were done with me cheating! I never cheated Jared I just left because whenever you were angry you hurt me! I didn’t want to do it anymore! But you didn’t let it go. You beat me again and again and you didn’t consider the baby! I was seven months pregnant and couldn’t get to the hospital in time! I remember all that perfectly well Jared. Your jealousy killed my baby boy. I’m done! I should’ve left then but I didn’t and it only hurt me more. I’m done! You hear me! Done!

Laura screamed into the phone and hung up. Jared sat down stunned into silence for a moment. Yes he remember that night. It was the worst night of his life. He remembered all of it.

Boss: Mr. Casey you’re fired.

Jared: Please give me another chance.

Boss: Get out now! After that stunt you pulled no one would hire you again.

Jared walked out of the office defeated. Only twenty years old and he couldn’t afford to lose his job with a baby on the way. He had to get home and see Laura. She would help him out. She always made him feel better. He couldn’t wait to see his son. That is if he had a son. Who knows they might be starved to death by that time.

With these thoughts brewing Jared stormed into the house furious. He threw his briefcase down and picked up the mail. More bills. Didn’t the bank ever get tired of sending them out. He threw them across the table.

Laura: What’s wrong now?

Jared: I got fired.

Laura: Jared!

Jared: I tried. I tried so hard.

Laura: You lost your temper again didn’t you? Jared we’ll never get anywhere until you learn to control it. God if only I would’ve known then I never would’ve…

She broke off not daring to complete that sentenced. She needed to learn to control her tongue. Fighting about this wouldn’t help the situation. Dreaming about what would’ve been wouldn’t help her either.

Jared: What! What would you never do? Tell me!

Laura: It’s not important. You’ll find another job and then we’ll have this baby and get through this.

Jared: Finish it! What were you going to say!? You wanted to be with someone else? You want to leave me! You want to go be with your latest lover!

Laura: Jared knock it off. You know I love you and I’m not with anyone other than you.

Jared: Prove it.

Laura: You know what I’m going to leave because you’re upset and it’s obvious I’m not helping.

Jared: D*mn right I’m upset. My wife is sleeping with other men! That baby probably isn’t mine!

Laura slapped him as hard as she could.

Laura: I’ve never been with anyone but you.

Jared: Liar!

He sprung on top of her and began hitting her. He saw the cards and flowers she received. He knew she was with other people. He grabbed a candle stick off the table and swung it as hard as he could into her stomach.

Laura: Jared please… for the baby!

Laura screamed over and over again. Jared didn’t stop. He kept beating her.

Jared: Tell the truth!

Laura screamed begging for the baby. Jared finally picked her up and threw her out the door onto the street. Laura passed out and lay in the middle. She couldn’t move when she got up because of the pain. She was on the bed. Jared was sleeping in a chair. When she grunted in pain his eyes shot open. He demanded to know who it was that she was seeing. Laura begged and pleaded but he beat her again and this time she knew something was wrong with the baby. She begged to go to the hospital but Jared just left the room and her alone.

Jean: Jared are you alright?

Jared: Who took Laura to the hospital?

Jean: What?

Jared: That night she lost the baby who took her to the hospital?

Jean: I did.

Jared: Why?

Jean: She called and asked me to help her.

Jared: Did you cart her around to all her escorts, too?

Jean: No I did not. Laura loved you and never cheated on you.

Jared: You make me sick. Both of you!

Jean: Jared you stop it right now or I’ll call the police!

Jared sprang up grabbed the phone from her hands and began to beat her. He hit her again and again as hard as he could. Jean pleaded but his fists were continuous in hitting her face. Finally Jared stopped and realized she was laying funny. Her nose was smashed and crooked. Her neck was turned funny. Jared felt her hands and drew back in horror. She was dead.

Jared: Mom?

No answer. He cried for half an hour and then stood up. Anger filling him again.

Jared: You deserved it. You betrayed me! You were going to call the cops! I’m your son! She turned you against me! She won’t get away with this!

Jared’s anger hadn’t clouded his judgment though. He had to get rid of the body. A plan hatched in his mind. He stole her purse, packed a few items, and booked a one way plane ticket under her name. Then he fixed up the house cleaned the blood up and picked her up. He carried to his car and threw her in the trunk. Next he drove to the house.

Jared: Open the door.

Voice: Who is it?

Jared: Jared Casey. I’ve got something for you to get rid of.

The door opened and he looked at the body. He smiled cruelly.

Voice: Anything else?

Jared: No one can find out. Understand?

Voice: Always.

Jared: I’ll be needing you again soon.

The person nodded, took the body, shut the door. Jared chuckled to himself and left.

I'm speechless!

Speachless in a good way I hope. Anyways I'll be at a college so I don't think I'll get much work done on the story but I'll get and update up soon.

Yes speechless in a very good way! Don't worry about the update I can wait!

Theresa held herself wrapping her arms around her body. She breathed out trying to calm herself. She had no idea what had gotten into Jared. His eyes and actions scared her so much.

Sam: Theresa you called me?

Sam opened the door to her room and his face inquired why.

Theresa: How would you go about having someone watched? Or at least whenever they came to visit you a guard or someone had to be present?

Sam: Well they’d have to be a suspect in a crime or something. Why? Theresa why are you so afraid?

Sam bent over and held her hand realizing she was shaking. His eyes pieced into hers and he could see how afraid she was. She looked down and then back up.

Theresa: Jared came to visit me tonight. He really scared me Sam.

Sam: Theresa if he hurt you in any way I can have him arrested.

Theresa: I don’t want that. I mean… I hurt him so much Sam. I hurt him and I don’t know if that’s why he’s angry at me, but there was something wrong. He’s really good with his job and I don’t want to lose him over something like me. I just don’t know what to do. I’m so confused and while I want to keep him at work he scares me. I’m almost thinking it would be better if I let him go, but he’s really good.

Sam: Theresa what did he do?

Theresa: I think he was going to take advantage of me.

Sam: Do you want to press charges? I’ll throw him behind bars for the rest of his life if you want.

Theresa smiled faintly. Ethan was a lot like his father, very protective of her.

Theresa: I’m just trying to figure him out. If it was a one time thing I wouldn’t mind it, but Sam something is wrong. Something was wrong with him before he came to town. He kept talking about a girl named Laura. Sam I think he might’ve killed her.

Sam: Do you have proof?

Theresa: No. Just the way he spoke and acted.

Sam: Theresa what did he say.

Theresa: It was confusing. He said I was like her. He said she fought him right until the end. He said when she gave up fighting him that’s when it ended. He didn’t say he killed her, but that’s the impression I got. He said she deserved it.

Sam: Did he say anything else?

Theresa shook her head trying to remember. It was a blur. She remembered fighting him and those words she tried to think of other clues.

Theresa: Yeah he’d originally said she left the country. Just before that though he said he made sure she would never be with another man again. He also told me that I wouldn’t want to end up like her. I’m just really scared Sam. What should I do?

Sam: First of all I’m placing you under protective custody.

Theresa: Sam I don’t think that’s necessary.

Theresa was beginning to protest, but Sam held his hand up.

Sam: If you marry Ethan you’re going to my daughter in law so that makes you part of my family. As a father it’s my job to protect you. I don’t trust Jared. He’ll never be allowed in your presence unless a policeman is with him. All letters from him to use or any way he tries to contact you will be processed through a policeman. He’ll be watched throughout the day. I’ll also do some digging in his past. Have you called Ethan yet?

Theresa: I had just gotten Ethan to leave the hospital and spend the day with the kids and get some rest. I didn’t want him to come down all worried about me. He’s already so overprotective as it is. I just wanted him to enjoy a day without me getting in his way.

Sam: You know he loves you and he doesn’t mind being with you.

Theresa: I know. It’s just Ethan’s sacrificed so much for me this week and I can wait another day before I tell him. Jared won’t be coming back any time soon.

Sam: You don’t know that.

Theresa: I just can’t believe he’d really try to hurt me. Sam he loved me and I can’t picture him really hurting me.

Sam: You just said he tried to rape you Theresa. Does that sound like he loves you?

Theresa: No. It’s just I put him through a lot and I feel guilty.

Sam: No matter what you did to him it doesn’t justify what he tried to do to you. This isn’t your fault Theresa.

Theresa: I know, Sam. Hey how did you get here so fast? I just called you like ten minutes ago.

Sam: Jessica is here for a check up on the baby.

Theresa: Jessica’s pregnant?

Sam: Yeah. Didn’t Ethan tell you?

Theresa: No. We were busy worrying about our baby. How far along is she?

Sam: I think about four months.

Theresa: Who’s the father?

Sam: Spike.

Theresa: I’m sorry. Does Spike know?

Sam: Spike’s dead.

Theresa: Dead?

Sam: Spike attacked Jessica and she killed him.

Theresa: She’s not in trouble with the law is she?

Sam: Ethan got her off.

Theresa: Good for Ethan.

Sam: She’s lucky she had such a good lawyer.

Ivy: Sam? Are you still here?

Sam: Yes.

Ivy opened the door and entered. She faked a smile to Theresa and turned to speak to Sam.

Ivy: Jessica wants to see you. The doctor is ready with the results about the baby. She wants you to be there.

Sam: Sure. Ivy would you mind staying with Theresa until a guard gets here.

Ivy: Of course.

She looked at Sam inquiringly.

Sam: I’ll explain later. Or Theresa can fill you in.

Theresa: Ivy this really isn’t necessary.

Ivy: Sam asked me to stay, so for his sake I will.

Theresa: Ivy I’m going to marry Ethan so shouldn’t we try to get along?

Ivy: Please. I’m sure there is something else you’ll publish in the tabloid just before the wedding that will crush Ethan.

Theresa: I didn’t do that Ivy. Gwen sent Ethan’s paternity to the tabloid.

Ivy: Theresa when will you ever admit the truth? You’ve been singing that song for so long now. It’s time to change your tune.

Theresa: Because it’s true. Ivy you and I used to be friends, can’t we be that again, for Ethan’s sake?

Ivy: Theresa you don’t get it. You betrayed me and Ethan’s trust. How can you expect me to forgive you?

Theresa: I shouldn’t have copied that to my computer but I swear to God I didn’t send it to the tabloids.

Ethan: I know you didn’t.

Theresa and Ivy spun around to see Ethan standing in the doorway with Little Ethan, Jane, and flowers.

Theresa: Ethan this is a nice surprise. I thought I told you to go spend the day with the kids.

Ethan: I am. It’s just the kids wanted to see mommy.

Ivy: Ethan what do you mean you know. You don’t believe Theresa do you?

Ethan: Not in front of the children. We’ll talk about it later. Right now we’re going to have fun. I had the staff whip up some food. I know hospital food isn’t that great.

Theresa held Jane close to her heart and kissed her forehead. Little Ethan walked over and hugged her.

Theresa: My my someone’s looking good.

Little Ethan: I feel good, too.

Theresa: That’s great. Thank you.

Theresa said to Ethan as he bent down to steal a kiss. Ivy grunted and turned away trying to compose herself.

Little Ethan: Hi grandma.

Ivy: Hello there. You’re getting so big and strong.

Little Ethan: I can’t wait till I’m as tall as daddy.

Ivy: Well Julian’s not that tall. I’ll bet you’ll spring passed him soon.

Little Ethan: Julian’s not my daddy.

Ivy: Really?

Ivy looked over at Theresa and Ethan trying to figure out if that was the truth or just something they told him.

Ethan: No he isn’t.

He beamed down at Little Ethan.

Ivy: Well if Julian isn’t, then who is?

Theresa: Ethan is.

Ivy: You’re Little Ethan’s father? Why didn’t you tell us sooner, Theresa?

Her eyes burned into Theresa’s face. Theresa squirmed under her gaze but met it fully.

Theresa: I didn’t find out until I was in Rome. I didn’t tell Ethan about it because I was afraid Gwen would take him away from me like she’d done with Jane. I told him about Little Ethan a couple weeks ago.

Ivy: And why didn’t you tell me Ethan? I’m your mother.

Ethan: Well that was about the time Little Ethan was in the hospital and things were complicated with the blackmailer and all.

Ivy: I see. So you just forgave her?

Ethan: Yes. I love her.

Theresa: I’m so relieved he did. Ivy did you see your granddaughter yet?

Ivy: Yes I did. I came with Ethan right after Jessica’s trial because I wanted to be here for him. She’s beautiful.

Theresa: I think so, too.

The conversation paused as Ethan got the food out and they all ate together. Ethan let the kids stay for an hour before taking them to the hospital play room. He promised to bring them back to say goodbye but they needed to talk about grown up things.

Ivy: Okay Ethan I’m waiting. How can you believe Theresa out of the blue about betraying you?

Ethan: Gwen confessed.

Theresa: Gwen admitted that she sent your paternity to the tabloid? You didn’t tell me.

Ethan: A lot of things have happened lately.

Theresa: That’s okay. I’m just glad that the truth is finally out.

Ivy: Are you sure Gwen confessed?

Ethan: She avoided it but I demanded the truth and she finally told me. She tried to cover saying she was protecting me from Theresa, but it’s clear Gwen was the one who betrayed us all those years ago. I just can’t believe I listened to her for all these years. I felt like I had to because she was my wife. Now I wish I would’ve believed Theresa. I never would’ve been with Gwen had I known the truth.

Ivy: Gwen really did it.

Ethan: I imagine Rebecca had something to do with it too.

Ivy: I can’t believe it.

Theresa: Why not? Gwen has always been willing to do anything for Ethan and to get back at me.

Ivy: This doesn’t clear you of all the other things you’ve done to Ethan.

Theresa: Ivy you should be thanking me. I was the one who saved your son’s life, remember? Gwen was going to kill him, but I saved his life. I died for Ethan. I’m just tired of fighting with you. I’m going to marry Ethan and soon. You and I will have to get along.

Ethan: Mother you can’t be angry at Theresa anymore. She’s innocent of all the things she’s been accused of.

Ivy: All?

Ethan: In my book yes because of what Gwen really did. Now I want you to promise you’re to treat Theresa right from this point on.

Ivy: I’ll try.

Ethan: Thank you.

Ivy: Since you’re here I’m sure Sam won’t mind me leaving. I’m surprised he hasn’t come up yet. The test should’ve been done a long time ago.

Ethan: I’m sure he’s got a reason.

Ivy: Yeah. I’ll talk to you later. Goodnight.

Ivy nodded in Theresa’s direction. Theresa nodded in reply.

Theresa: You really found out?

Ethan: Yes I did.

Theresa threw her arms around him and kissed him as hard and deeply as she could. She couldn’t believe Ethan finally knew the truth. Now their marriage could truly be blessed. Theresa pulled away beaming up at him.

Theresa: I’m so happy. I can’t believe I’m finally vindicated of this.

Ethan: I couldn’t be happier. Now why don’t I get another kiss.

He leaned in and kissed her lips. Her taste was so good. He titled he head up just slightly to deepen the kiss. Theresa’s hand moved up being Ethan’s neck pulling him in closer to her. Ethan reluctantly pulled away.

Ethan: How are you feeling?

Theresa: I’m fine. I feel a hundred percent better.

Ethan: Theresa.

His tone seemed to warn her. She giggled lightly.

Theresa: I’m serious. I don’t feel tired at all. I’m not sore. I feel like none of this ever happened. But there is something we need to talk about.

Her tone changed from teasing to seriousness. Ethan straightened up sensing it was important.

Ethan: Alright what is it?

Theresa: Well I’m firing Jared.

Ethan: I thought he was going to continue to work at the company.

Theresa: Not after this morning.

Ethan: What happened?

Theresa: He tried… He tried to force himself on me.

Ethan: He what!

Ethan stood up anger taking over him.

Theresa: Ethan there’s more.

Ethan: He didn’t hurt you did he?

Theresa: Not really. I believe he killed someone. Sam’s doing a background check on him.

Ethan: Are you serious?

Theresa: Yes. Jared won’t be allowed in my presence without a guard present.

Ethan: He won’t be coming near you at all.

Theresa: Ethan don’t do anything stupid.

Ethan: Like killing him?

Theresa: Yes. Now Sam will look into his past and find out what really happened. I’ll be okay.

Ethan: Maybe I should call Pilar to pick the kids up.

Theresa: No Ethan. You go home. I’ll be fine. There’s a guard at the door anyways. Besides I won’t be here much longer. I feel like I could come home tonight.

Ethan: Not until a doctor checks you.

Theresa: Fine. Still go home have fun with the kids and you can see me tomorrow.

Ethan: Promise to call if anything happens?

Theresa: I promise.

Ethan: Theresa I don’t think I should go. Jared might figure a way to get to you.

Theresa: I beat him before I can do it again. Don’t underestimate a woman Ethan. I’ll be fine don’t worry. Jared isn’t going to do anything to me. Now please take the children home and get a good night’s sleep.

Ethan: I think that’s impossible now.

Theresa: Promise me you’ll try.

Ethan: Alright I promise.

He bent down stealing a kiss from her sweet luscious lips sighed and walked out of the room. Theresa looked at the clock noting the time of day it was. Morning couldn’t come fast enough.
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Gwen stared up at the wall waiting patiently for her mother. She was sad things with Jared didn’t work out but still nothing would stop her now. She was finally done with Ethan, but she wasn’t about to be done with Theresa. Theresa stole her daughter, killed her son and first daughter and now she would pay.

Rebecca: What is it Gwen? Why’d you call me to pick you up?

Gwen: It’s nice to see you, too mother. I haven’t seen you in months and now you don’t want to see me at all?

Rebecca: No I didn’t mean it that way, Gwennie. Of course I’m happy to see you. It’s just you haven’t spoken to me in ages.

Gwen: Well I had to take care of a few things. Jared couldn’t win me custody of Jane. Casual sex with him was fine, I mean he’s really good, but we’re over now.

Rebecca: My you move fast.

Gwen: I learned from the best. Anyways there’s a reason you and I need to meet tonight.

Rebecca: What is it Gwen? You look so serious.

Gwen: I am when it comes to Theresa. She needs to pay mother. She took Jane away from me again and I’m not letting it slide this time.

Rebecca: That’s the best news I’ve heard yet. If you want I’ll drive you to the mansion and we’ll kill her tonight.

Gwen: No mother that’s too easy. I want to watch her suffer. There’s a few things I found out about Jared that will aide us.

Rebecca: Anything to hurt Theresa come on Gwen spill.

Gwen: Well I don’t know whole story but Jared isn’t exactly a good person. I hear he raped his ex-wife and shortly after she disappeared. People think Jared killed her, but no proof.

Rebecca: What does this have to do with Theresa?

Gwen: Mother think about it. Jared is very possessive on anything that he thinks belongs to him just like Alistair. I think if we give Jared enough reason he’ll go after everyone in Theresa’s family.

Rebecca: The whole family. Gwen how can we do without Luis or Miguel? They are so hot.

Rebecca began to fan herself and fantasized about having sex with the two of them. She sighed in contentment thinking about the two of them putting their hands all over her. Gwen forced herself not throw up. Her mother definitely wasn’t a saint. In fact she was like a… No she wouldn’t allow herself to think of her mother like that.

Gwen: Mother focus. If we tell Jared that Pilar forced Theresa to divorce him and stay with Ethan what do you think will happen? Jared will go crazy. Who knows what havoc he’ll wreak? We won’t have to do a thing. All I know is Theresa took Jane away and no price is too high to make her pay.

Rebecca: I’ll do what I can to get the word to Jared. Gwen are you sure we’re safe?

Gwen: Mother don’t worry. Jared will do whatever we tell him. Besides Ethan deserves someone better than Theresa.

Rebecca: I’m glad you’re finally doing something to that terrible woman. Do you have a plan?

Gwen: Let’s just wait and plant the whispers in Jared’s ear. Then when Theresa is devastated at her loss I’m going to take two people she cares most about and make sure she doesn’t see them again.

Rebecca: Ethan and Jane? Oh Gwen I love it.

Rebecca laughed and Gwen’s face hardened. Karma was a b1tch and soon Theresa would find out just how much of a b1tch.
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Tabitha laughed at the evil going on. Endora popped over and looked at what Gwen had told her mother.

Endora: What’s so funny?

Tabitha: Oh Theresa’s in for so much heartache Theresa. Her family will never recover.

Endora: Mom I don’t want Theresa to suffer. I like her. Besides hasn’t she suffered enough?

Tabitha: Endora the point of being evil is to kick a person when they’re down. Trust me the day Theresa marries Ethan is the day her family will slowly start to die.

Endora: I like her. I don’t want her to suffer.

Tabitha: Endora this is out of our hands. Gwen was planning on making Theresa suffer before she came back to Harmony. I didn’t have anything to do with it. This isn’t my fault. The only thing I can promise you is it will not end well.

Endora: No if I can help it.

She was careful that her mother didn’t hear her. She wasn’t going to let anyone hurt Theresa. Theresa was very close to Fox at one point and they were still friends. As his friend Theresa was automatically under the Endora protection program. No one could touch her.
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Sheridan: Luis I don’t get it. You said you’d give us a chance.

Luis: Sheridan there’s too much going on right now. You’re still married to Chris and you adopted James. I lost Fancy and I loved her very much. It doesn’t go away over night.

Sheridan: I understand that. I just thought we were getting a long great.

Luis: Sheridan I can be friends with you. I can be a close friend even, but I can never have the relationship that we had in the past with you again.

Sheridan: I understand you’re in pain right now but Luis please give us a chance. We can still be a family. We can have children. We get married and live happily ever after.

Luis: Sheridan how many times had we promised ourselves that? How many times was it ripped away? I know it wasn’t your fault, but Sheridan you hurt me deeply. You told me repeatedly you didn’t want to be with me and you married another man. If you want my advice fight for him and let me go. I’m hurt too much. I’m done with love.

Sheridan: Luis I don’t want Chris I want you.

Luis: Sheridan I told you it’s over.

Sheridan: We were having so much fun the past few weeks.

Luis: No I wasn’t. You were having fun Sheridan. The truth is I can’t get Fancy out of my mind and heart and it’s killing me. I just don’t want love anymore. It’s hurt me too many times. Fancy is marrying Noah soon and I can’t be with you because of all the memories.

Sheridan: We can make some new ones.

Luis: As friends, yes.

Sheridan felt tears on her cheek. She couldn’t believe this. How long had she waited to be with Luis and now she couldn’t? Didn’t he know how much he was tearing her up inside.

Sheridan: Chris won’t take me back.

Luis: You don’t know that, Sheridan. He was hurt by you, but if you prove to him that you love him he’ll stay with you.

Sheridan: Really? And what do I tell him?

Luis: Tell him the truth. Say you weren’t over me when you got together with him at first and even though you’re still getting over me you want to try. Say you do love him and want to be a family with him and James. Make him understand Sheridan.

Sheridan: No I can’t do that.

Luis: Can’t or won’t?

Sheridan: Both.

Luis: As your friend let me advise you to get over me and be with Chris.

Sheridan: How can I? I love you.

Luis: No you don’t. You’re just used to me. Sheridan you love Chris. Go and be with him, please.

Sheridan: How can you ask that of me? We’ve spent lifetimes together.

Luis: Just not this one Sheridan.

Sheridan: I can’t do it Luis. I can’t let go. I’m not strong enough.

The tears were flooding down her face now. Sheridan didn’t notice anymore. Luis looked ready to cry right along with her, but he didn’t. Instead his face grew firm and resolved and she knew deep down there was no way they’d be together again. She broke down unable to stand anymore she collapsed to the floor. She couldn’t lose Luis again. She remembers how she always hoped they’d get back together again. Why couldn’t they? Why couldn’t they move passed the past and just be together?

Luis: Sheridan it might seem hard for you now, but you will move on. You’ll learn to love Chris in ways you didn’t think possible. You’re a strong women Sheridan and you’ll get through this.

Sheridan: Not without you.

Luis: You have to. Sheridan you must.

Sheridan: I’d rather die.

Luis: James loves you Sheridan. Would you like him to be left alone without his mother? He lost his biological mother Sheridan; can you put him through that again?

Sheridan: No.

Luis: Then live for him. Make your marriage work for his sake.

Sheridan: Luis how can I say goodbye?

Luis: Just say goodbye, Sheridan. Just say goodbye.

Sheridan: Goodbye.

The tears continued their unceasing flow as she said farewell to the love of her life.

Miguel made his way carefully over to the Bennet household. He couldn’t let Charity know that he’d just been with Kay. After the way they fought the last time the two of them were together he just had to make her see him. He had to let her know how much he loved her. He couldn’t let her go. Didn’t she know how long he’d looked for her?

He waited patiently as the sun began to set. Timothy was with Charity no matter where she went. He growled under his breath watching him take care of her. Charity seemed to love it. That’s what hurt him the most. She seemed to actually love Timothy. Maybe she’d just played him the whole time. He shook that thought out of his mind. He and Charity were almost married and would’ve if it weren’t for Kay.

Charity: I love you so much.

Timothy: I love you, too.

Charity grew cold and shivered. She knew Miguel was watching them. Did he think she was naive still? She could see a darkness in him. Something had happened to him since he left Harmony to look for her and the time he came back. She could sense that he fighting, but he was losing. There had to be a way to save him.

Timothy: Charity what’s wrong? What do you sense?

Charity: You know me too well.

Timothy: I’m your husband. I’m supposed to know you.

He leaned in and kissed her. Charity placed her hand around the back of his neck deepening the kiss.

Charity: I love kissing you.

Timothy: Me, too. Now what’s bothering you?

Charity: I don’t want to lie to you.

Timothy: Then don’t.

Charity: Okay. I’m just thinking about the past. About what happened last time I was here. About the people then and how they’ve changed.

Timothy: You mean Miguel.

Charity: Not just Miguel, Uncle Sam, Mrs. Winthrop, Theresa, Kay, and Jessica. Everyone has changed so much.

Timothy: You were gone a long time.

Charity: Yeah, but I mean everything is completely different. The only person who hasn’t changed is Father Lonigan.

Timothy: It’s not that serious Charity.

Charity: I know. It’s just I’m a woman so it affects me more than you. You don’t even know the people of Harmony so of course it wouldn’t affect you.

Timothy: But you do so it does.

Charity: Not the same.

Timothy: I think so. You shouldn’t let it bother you though. Things change and people change. You had to know it would be different.

Charity: Yeah I did. Just not this different cause everything has changed. Kay’s changed everyone I know is different. It’s like I don’t even know them anymore.

Timothy: Well now you can get to know them all once again.

Charity: I suppose I could. I’m going to go for a walk.

Timothy: Want me to come with you?

Charity: Not this time. I’ve got a lot on my mind and I need to think.

Timothy: I understand. When you’re ready to talk I’ll listen.

Charity: I love you.

Timothy: I love you, too.

They kissed each other and then parted. Charity waited for him to follow. She knew he wouldn’t resist the chance to talk to her alone. She just prayed she was doing the right thing. The image of Miguel stabbing her in the back appeared again. She pushed it from her thoughts. Miguel wasn’t going to do that.

Charity: I know you’re there. You might as well show yourself.

She waited for a reply but didn’t get one.

Charity: I don’t understand you. You’ve changed the most you know. You’re the one who’s disappointed me the most. You’re the one who’s hurt me the most. Why can’t you let me go? Why are you fighting this so hard? It took me a long time to get over you, but I found a new love. I found someone I could be with.

Miguel: You don’t mean that. You know you still love me.

Charity: Part of me always will because of our history together. I’m not in love with you any more. You’re no longer first in my heart. Timothy took that from you years ago.

Miguel: Don’t say that.

Charity: I have to. Miguel if I don’t get through to you you’re going to do something terrible. You’ll never recover from it.

Miguel: Really? Charity just stop with the physic thing. It was cute last year but not anymore.

Charity: Well I can’t help it. Miguel I see two possible futures for you. One you move on and find happiness with a beautiful woman and have a family with her. The other only brings death and pain.

Miguel: Can you be more specific?

Charity: I’m not sure I can. One death could possibly be mine.

Miguel: I would never hurt you.

He reached out and touched her arm. Being around her again was intoxicating. He couldn’t breathe. All he wanted to do was take her in his arms and make love to her forever. Charity pushed his hand off her arm and Miguel’s face hardened.

Charity: Miguel I’m married. There’s nothing you can do to change that.

Miguel: You can get a divorce.

Charity: I won’t. I love Timothy more than any man in the world.

Miguel: Don’t say that.

Charity: I have to. Miguel you can live without me. You’re a strong man, but the path you’re going down is taking you to a place where I can’t go. Where your mother can’t go and no one else you know or love. Miguel you’re going to destroy yourself.

Miguel: Charity why can’t I be happy with you?

Charity: Because I’m happy with someone else Miguel. I’m not the last person in the world you’ll fall in love with. There is another woman out there for you.

Miguel: Who Charity? There’s no one else out there. Kay’s married to Fox…

Charity: I’m married to Timothy. Miguel let me go.

Miguel: Never!

Charity: Then you’ve chosen your path.

Miguel: With you.

Charity: You’ll never have me.

Miguel went to lung at Charity but she expected it ducked and was half way to Uncle Sam’s house before Miguel could blink.
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Noah: One more week and you’re my wife. God it feels like that’ll take forever.

He leaned in kissing her lips deeply and passionately. Fancy laughed against them. She loved Noah so much. She loved the way he held her, the way he kissed her, the way he loved her so completely. She didn’t want to ever let him go.
Fancy: I know it seems far away, but I can think of a few ways to make the time pass quickly.

She smiled flirtatiously sitting down on edge of bed. Her skirt rose just above her knees giving him a tiny peek at her thighs. She unbuttoned her top just a little to tease him with her skin.

Noah: Really?

Fancy: Yeah. It’ll require a lot of work on your part.

Noah: What kind of the work?

Fancy stood up and kissed his lips. She teased him and she licked his lips and gently kissing them not letting it get too deep. She unbuttoned his shirt and rubbed his chest.

Noah: This is work. I wish it was my job.

Fancy: Well then consider yourself hired. From now on this is your job.

Noah: So you’re my boss.

He smiled widely against her lips as he stole a kiss from them again.

Fancy: Is that a problem?

Noah: No. Okay too much talking going on now.

He laid her down gently on the bed and began tearing the clothes off her body. Fancy laughed at his eagerness. She didn’t complain though. All she wanted was to feel his hands go all over her body. She wanted to feel him move inside her. She wanted to love him forever.

Fancy: I love you Noah Bennet.

Fancy breathed out the words with a moan as his lips traveled down her to her breasts. She groaned with pleasure as he rubbed her one breast and kissed the other. How was it possible for a man to make a woman feel so good? She pulled his head up to hers unable to keep his lips off hers any longer. The kiss was so and passionate. Fancy felt like she was floating on a cloud. Noah’s lips were too perfect. The way they made her feel. She groaned with pleasure against them.

As they broke apart they looked into each other’s eyes. Noah’s were full of love for Fancy gleaming brightly as he looked at her. Her eyes fully returned his love and trust. All she knew was this night was never going end.

Noah broke the connection leaning in and kissing her lips again. His hands moved down her back. So smooth and silky to the touch it was enough to drive a man crazy. He was already crazy, though crazy for Fancy. He moved his lips from hers to her neck.

Fancy: I love you so much.

Noah: I love you, too.

The words spoken in between the kisses as he continued to trail down her chest. Fancy moved her hands down his back creating sensations between both of them. She loved him so much. God please don’t let this night end, she prayed. Noah leaned in for another kiss from her lips. Please.
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Sheridan sighed. Could she really do this? Luis told her to let him go, but she still wasn’t sure? How could she go back to Chris? Luis was free so why couldn’t he be with her? Because she hurt him. Sheridan knew that Luis couldn’t be with her because she torn his heart out one too many times. She was the reason they couldn’t be. Sheridan cursed herself for being so stupid as to give him up. She shook her head. How could she give Luis up if all she did was think about him? She couldn’t… Could she?

She continued to stare at the door. That door would change everything. If she knocked she and Luis would have no chance to get back together. They had no chance now. Luis didn’t want her anymore. Had he really loved Fancy that much to hurt her like this? He’d promised they’d be back together. No he hadn’t. He said he’d try. He couldn’t. It hurt him too much. She really hurt him.

Her eyes looked at the door again. She raised her hand to knock but froze just before it hit the door. She felt like her heart was breaking. She and Chris were married so why was this so hard? She thought of James and her heart slowly began to mend. It would be worth it to be a good mother to him. Chris deserved a faithful wife, could she be that wife? She stood at the door unsure of what to do once again.

What was she going to say? Hey Luis dumped me so I’m back. Luis and I didn’t work out so I want to give us another shot. Chris I love you and only you I want you back. I was a fool to let you go. Chris I’m here for James. Chris I’m… All of these ideas were stupid. Luis said tell the truth but if she did there would be no chance for them. Did she really want them to have a chance?
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Tabitha looked into her bowl smiling brightly. Sheridan could win Luis back. She knew that she couldn’t let that happen. If Sheridan didn’t get with Chris now Sheridan would eventually win Luis back. How many times had she tried to keep them apart? Luis and Sheridan were always together. True love wouldn’t prevail. She wouldn’t let Sheridan back out of this just yet.

She rubbed her hands together and zapped Sheridan. She gave Sheridan the courage to go back to Chris. It would be misery for Sheridan. She’d always pine for Luis but she’d stay away from him. She would lose her true love. Oh how much fun evil could be at times. She loved taking true love. It was her favorite. She watched with a grin as Luis and Sheridan’s love died forever.
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Sheridan was turning to leave when Tabitha’s spell hit her. She turned and knocked firmly on the door. She couldn’t let Chris and James go, too. She would be there for him. She would be a mother to James and a wife to Chris. Nothing would stop her.

Chris: Sheridan what are you doing here?

Sheridan: That’s a silly question. I’m still your wife and I adopted James so why shouldn’t I be here?

Chris: Sheridan I thought we had an agreement about this. You shouldn’t be here especially since James is home. You were supposed to stay away from him until he could get over you.

Sheridan: Chris you and I both know that that would never happen. I’m his mother and he’s my son. I’m not going to lose him or you.

Chris: No Sheridan I’m not going through this again. You and I will be divorced soon and then we’ll sort the mess with James out. Until then please go home and stay away from us.

Sheridan: But I love you. Chris I’m your wife and I don’t want a divorce. I want to be your wife and a mother to James.

Chris: And what about Luis?

Sheridan: What about him?

Chris: You’re always going to be pining after him aren’t you? You’re never going to let him go. I’m always going to be second best in your life.

Sheridan received another zap from Tabitha and impulsively she threw her arms around him and kissed him. She held on tight as if afraid he’d be ripped from her grasp. Chris tried to push her off at first, but soon stopped. He slowly began to return the kiss enjoying her taste.

Sheridan: I love you, so much. I don’t want to be with Luis I want to be with you. I want to be a family with you and James.

Chris: Sheridan you’ve told me this many times. What makes this time different?

Sheridan: Because I mean it. I admit I wasn’t over Luis before. I still had feelings for him and instead of dealing with them I just bottled them up inside and they exploded. The explosion is over now and I don’t love Luis. Part of me always will but he’s my past. You are my future. You are the man that I’m in love with. You’re the man I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Sheridan had drawn close to Chris once again. She could sense everything he was feeling. She’d lied to him so many times now when she was telling the truth he didn’t know whether to believe her or not. She read every thought passing through his mind. She knew he was scared to trust her again.

Sheridan: You don’t have to be afraid. I promised you that I would be your wife until death and I meant it. I’m not leaving you. I’m going to stay by your side until the day I die. I’m never leaving you.

She leaned up and kissed his lips again. Sheridan felt her heart breaking but she wasn’t going to turn back. She would be a family with Chris. She’d let Luis go. She just focused on James. She loved him so much. This was her family now. She pushed Luis out of her heart and allowed Chris and James to enter it.
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Theresa laughed as Ethan easily carried her through the doors of the Crane mansion and up the stairs to their bedroom.

Theresa: Ethan I do feel well enough to walk.

Ethan: No Theresa I’m not letting you stress yourself one bit.

Theresa: You heard the doctors Ethan a miracle happened. I’m fine. The swelling had gone down and everything was normal. They said it was like it never happened.

Ethan: But it did and I’m not risking your health again.

Theresa: Fine, but I’m still protesting. Strongly protesting.

She added as she laughed again.

Ethan: I can tell.

He laid her down on the bed and kissed her lips. He ran his hands through her hair holding her close. His lips never left hers as they began to lay back slowly. Theresa felt like she was in heaven. Still, she couldn’t resist the urge to tease him as they slowly pulled apart.

Theresa: Ethan you know I’m still weak and stuff. We don’t want to risk my health. That’s what you said.

Ethan’s face fell. Theresa giggled to herself. Ethan whipped his face around to hers so close she could feel him breathing into her. His eyes seemed to be calling her. She fought the urge to start ripping the clothes from his body and just feast on him. Ethan’s finger grazed her cheek and he rubbed it thoughtfully. Theresa leaned in just a little and their lips were touching. Ethan didn’t kiss her just yet. He merely stared into her bright beautiful eyes.

Ethan: I don’t hear you complaining.

He whispered the words against her lips. His hand dropped but their faces kept the proximity.

Ethan: I think maybe just maybe you want me as much as I want you. I’m so glad I got you out of that hospital. It’s not my ideal place of romance. I’d prefer to have you right here next to me with no rules keeping us apart.

Theresa’s breath caught as Ethan kissed her. Her mouth ached for that kiss. Her body ached for his hands. She wanted to feel him again. She wanted to feel him all through her body. She never wanted it to end.

As Theresa and Ethan continued neither of them noticed the people watching them. Jared’s eyes burned as he stared at them through a camera. He memorized every movement Theresa made swearing she’d be with him again. Gwen watched through key hole listening to every word that passed between them. Theresa didn’t deserve happiness. Theresa would pay for everything. She killed her daughter and turnabout is fair play.

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Gwen and her mother had been planting trails for Jared to follow. They allowed him to see Theresa and Ethan at the park with the kids, at the carnival, and on the Crane estate. Jared was ready to crack. His anger that had been over flowing was now exploding. Gwen had even heard that he bought a gun and was going down to practice shooting at targets. Things were moving fast. Now to put the next part of her plan into action. She waited as Theresa and Ethan left together to go to work and then headed to visit the children.

Gwen: Hello Little Ethan how are you doing?

Gwen knelt down to his level and gave him a hug. In order for any of this to work she’d have to get the children to trust her.

Little Ethan: I’m fine. What are you doing here?

Gwen: I can’t stop by to see you when I want? Remember I was your mother at one point, too.

Little Ethan: No you weren’t. You weren’t very nice Ms. Hotchkiss. You just bought me nice toys to place with and amuse me throughout the day. Then, you’d come home and make me call you mom. I have a mother and she’s not you. You were never my mother.

Little Ethan turned away from Gwen and went over to Jane and held her close to him as if protecting her from Gwen. Gwen was shocked at Little Ethan’s statement. She had remembered being up that Little Ethan wouldn’t accept her as his new mother. Ms. Hotchkiss? She’d never seen that one coming. She certainly had a lot of work to do.

Gwen: Little Ethan you know I never meant to hurt you.

Gwen began going over to where he was with Jane. Little Ethan watched her every move closely.

Gwen: It’s just I had lost my daughter Sarah and I desperately wanted to hear a child call me mother. I’m sorry if I hurt you. It’s just I missed my little girl.

Gwen silently cursed herself for using her own daughter like this. However, anything was worth it to get to Theresa. She needed to pay for all the heartache she’d caused her. Theresa wasn’t going to escape no matter what anyone thought. Gwen kept the smile plastered on her face careful not to reveal anything to Little Ethan. She knew he was smart but he’d seemed to become even smarter since the last time they’d met.

Little Ethan: I guess I can understand. Mom hating losing Jane. I remember her crying at night wanting to hold her and one day she came home screaming that they wouldn’t let her even see Jane though she was sick. She said you were behind that. Why wouldn’t you let my mother see her?

Gwen sighed Little Ethan wasn’t going to make this easy. Gwen believed he might be smarter than Ethan. Maybe Little Ethan would be a lawyer again.

Little Ethan: Look I know you and my mom don’t get along but taking my sister away from her was wrong. If you hated losing your daughter and son so much why would you take away Jane from her mother?

Gwen: There were a lot of things going on at that time that you wouldn’t understand.

Gwen began nervously. When had Little Ethan become such a man? How had he known all this stuff about her? Theresa must’ve spread lies to him. She was responsible for turning Little Ethan against her.

Little Ethan: So make me understand Ms. Hotchkiss. Tell me how a mother can rip not one but two children away from another mother especially knowing the pain they feel.

Gwen: Little Ethan you don’t know the whole story. That’s all in the past. Your mother and I get along much better now.

Little Ethan: I may be a kid still but I’m stupid.

Little Ethan frowned trying to figure out what she was doing here. No one knew how much he’d heard. Theresa had never spread rumors about Gwen to him. She knew he’d lived with her and didn’t want him to feel awkward and she was Ethan’s wife. Little Ethan was a smart kid and he always knew when Theresa was upset. He loved his mother very much and was already looking for ways to help her. He’d hide in her bedroom underneath her bed to feel close to her. He’d hear the things about Gwen. He knew how evil and vindictive she was. Though only ten he knew enough to know she wasn’t a good person.

Gwen: I didn’t say you were. There are some things though that a little one like you shouldn’t know. However there is more to that story than just what you heard your mommy tell you.

Little Ethan: I never said mom told me anything.

He said right away defending his mother. That’s all he needed was for Gwen to blame his mother for something else that she didn’t do.

Gwen: Hey Janie. I missed you so much.

Gwen said changing the subject and gently taking the girl away from Little Ethan’s arms. He looked ready to protest but bit his lip. His mother had always taught him to be respectful even though this was Gwen.

Gwen: You’ve grown so much. Are you having fun? Is Little Ethan taking care of you? Huh? I’ll bet your mommy is glad she can just leave you here with him whenever she needs to go. Little Ethan certainly isn’t very little anymore.

Little Ethan: I’m actually only ten if you remember. The nanny is running late today cause her granddaughter got sick. She just called a few minutes ago.

Gwen: So Theresa’s willing to pull her away from her sick granddaughter? That’s sad. Why don’t I call her and tell her I can watch you for the day.

Little Ethan: I don’t think that’s a good idea. Mom wouldn’t like it.

Gwen: Don’t be silly Little Ethan. I’m more than capable of taking care of you and Jane for the day. We can play a couple games and go out to eat later. I’ll bring you home before your mommy gets home and then leave you to spend the evening with her. Now I’m taking no for an answer. It’s going to fun. I haven’t spent time with my children in a long time. Would you call the nanny and inform her of my plans. I’m going to get all Jane’s stuff ready.

Little Ethan wanted to protest but thought of the nanny and knew she’d rather be with granddaughter than here watching them. Little Ethan called her and she seemed very grateful for Gwen’s offer. Little Ethan was still bugged by the whole idea. He didn’t like what Gwen was doing. He stuck his cell phone in his pocket deciding if Gwen made one false move he’d call mom.

Gwen: All set?

Little Ethan: Yep.

Gwen: Alright let’s go have some fun.
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Maria: No dad not that way!

Fox laughed as Maria ordered him around. He was putting up Maria’s drawings in her room and no matter where Fox put it Maria didn’t like it. Maria continued to point to several places before she finally settled on a spot which was the ceiling. Fox laughed again. He reached up barely touching it but managed to get it up there without the use of a stepladder.

Fox: Now if you’re this picky about everything kid we won’t finish before sunset.

Maria: What’s happenin’ at sunset?

Fox: Well that’s the time when you go to bed and your mommy and I have fun.

Maria: I want fun, too.

She protested crossing her arms. Fox laughed wondering if she’d still think like that when she was older.

Fox: Well I don’t think it’d be fun for someone as young as you. It’s only fun when there’s two people involved who love each very much.

Fox replied to Maria’s little burst. He chose he words carefully but he was already getting himself excited thinking about him and Kay alone. It always ended the same way. He quickly shook his head as if Maria could read his thoughts at that moment.

Maria: Will I get to do when older?

She questioned Fox eagerly. Fox suddenly felt something new. The idea of someone touching Maria the way he did Kay was almost unthinkable. Was this how all dads felt?

Fox: Not if I can help it. Because the only way that could happen is if you leave me and your mother and live with someone else and I don’t want that to happen do you?

Maria: I’m never leaving you daddy.

Maria ran over the short distance to Fox and threw herself in his arms. She held him close as though he would suddenly be ripped from her grasp. Fox hugged back just as intensely. He didn’t want to lose his little girl to anyone.

Fox: So where do you want this one?

Fox asked holding a picture of him, Kay, and Maria. Maria pointed to the wall next to her bed. Fox walked over and waited to hear her yell no or something but she didn’t say anything. So he hung it quietly.

Maria: I like my family.

She said quietly. Fox walked back over and gave her a kiss.

Fox: I like my family, too.

Kay: So how are things going up here?

Kay entered the room causing both Fox and Maria to jump. Maria ran over to Kay and pulled her around the room showing her all the pictures Fox hung up. Maria led her to each one making sure she looked at it.

Fox: We were decorating the room.

Fox replied to Kay’s question when Maria was done showing off her artwork.

Kay: Fox you taped them to the wall. The paint will peel when we take it off.

Fox: So?

Kay: So it costs money and I don’t want her room damaged when we just moved in.

Fox couldn’t help himself as he laughed. Maria joined in although she laughed with a confused look on her face. Kay frowned wondering what could be so funny. Fox edged closer to Kay and kissed her lips still laughing. Kay pushed him away.

Kay: No kisses until you tell me what’s so funny.

Fox: You are.

Fox responded kissing her again. Before Kay could push him away Fox’s hand came up behind her neck and he held there for a few moments before reluctantly pulling away.

Kay: Why am I funny, Fox? This isn’t something to joke about. Do you know how much money it will take to fix this?

Fox: Well technically we don’t need to fix anything just yet.

Kay: But we will.

Fox: Mrs. Crane…

Fox stopped short letting it sink in. Suddenly it dawned on Kay. She laughed and then looked embarrassed.

Fox: Mrs. Crane you will never have to worry about the house that much I can promise you. If you wanted the house redecorated tomorrow then so be it. Money will never be an issue.

Fox laughed again and kissed her. Maria watched them for a moment before coming over and tearing them apart.

Maria: What about me?

Fox: I’m sorry. What was I thinking of course you want a kiss, too.

Fox effortlessly picked her up and gave her kiss. He loved this. He loved being a dad, a husband, he loved having a family.

Maria: Mommy daddy says you two are going to have fun after I go to bed. He says he won’t let me stay up and have fun. Can I? Please? I want fun.

Kay: Fox what exactly did you say?

Kay grabbed his arm and Fox just laughed and kissed Maria. He leaned in whispered to Kay what he’d told her. Kay just sighed. Fox could be so bad with kids sometimes.

Fox: Didn’t I say I was never going to let you have that kind of fun?

Maria: Yes.

Kay: Fox what have you been telling my daughter?

Fox: Our daughter, Kay. Just that in order for her to have fun like you and I do…

Fox’s voice trailed off as he eyed Kay. Kay blushed gave him a push. As much as she loved Fox he was still too much of a playboy. Then again, that’s just another thing she loved about him.

Fox: She’d have to leave us. Maria has given me her word that she’ll never leave. Isn’t that right?

Maria: Yep. You don’t have to worry mom cause I won’t leave you and daddy.

Kay: I wouldn’t make that promise just yet.

Maria: Why not?

Fox: Yeah Kay why not?

Fox stood waiting for Kay to answer. Now she was the one in the pickle. He had to stop himself from laughing. Kay looked at Fox as if she were blaming him. Fox just shook his head and let out a small laugh.

Fox: I’m hungry.

Fox suddenly announced. He was tired of this and wanted just to have fun with his daughter not wanting to put thoughts into her head that would come soon enough on their own.

Fox: I want ice-cream.

Maria: Ice-cream!

Kay: Not until you eat lunch, you too.

Fox stared at Kay with wide eyes. How dare she tell him when to eat his ice-cream. Kay let out a giggle at his expression.

Fox: We’ll see about that.

Kay: Yes we will. I’m sure you’ll listen to me if you want any fun later on.

Kay added as she walked out of her daughter’s room down the hall to the stairs that would lead to the kitchen. Fox shook his head. Kay had him wrapped around her finger.

Fox: Come on let’s go get some food.

Kay couldn’t believe how lucky she was. Fox so far had never missed a dinner and even though it had only been a couple weeks since they had gotten married she felt such a love for him. She loved him with her heart and soul. She couldn’t believe she’d actually let him go. She must’ve been crazy. How could she ever let Fox go?

Fox: Kay you okay?

Kay: Huh? Yeah I was just thinking about something.

Fox: Care to share?

Kay: It’s not that important. Just that I love you, very much.

Fox: I love you too. Is it her bedtime yet?

He teased eyeing Kay up once again. Kay blushed under his gaze. She didn’t think she would ever get used to him. He made her feel sexy, beautiful, irresistible. How could one man, one look make her feel so special, so loved, so cherished?

Kay: You’re jumping the gun. Maria doesn’t go to bed for another hour at least. Besides I thought you loved spending time with her.

She teased Fox running her hands through his hair her voice dropped low so Maria couldn’t hear. Fox turned his head and smiled at her. She was beautiful in a pair of jeans and t-shirt. God he loved her.

Fox: I do it’s just I love spending time with you even more.

Kay: You spend time with me all the time Fox. You never let me go.

Fox: Do you want me to?

Fox’s voice grew low and husky. He was so sexy right now. Kay bit her lip trying to stop the images flooding through her mind. Fox’s grin widened as he saw the answer in her eyes.

Kay: Of course not Fox, just keep the language down to a G rating if you please.

Fox: I never did like those types of movies.

Kay: Well you’ll have to get used to them.

Maria: Ice-cream!

Maria’s shout broke the two of them apart. Fox jumped up and grabbed the pitcher. He put some into a bowl for her and got himself some. Kay declined saying it was getting too cold outside for her to eat. Fox raised his brow but didn’t say anything.

After the ice-cream was all gone Fox, Kay, and Maria sat down in the living room and watched Cinderella. It was Maria’s favorite movie. Fox laughed as she danced around the room with her pretend prince. Maria frowned after the movie was over and asked to play it again. Kay shook her head. Fox looked at Maria’s eyes wondering how Kay could refuse her. Maria continued to dance around the room still unsatisfied that it was over. Maria ran over to Fox.

Maria: Dance. Now dance.

Fox laughed and ruffled her hair. He looked at the clock and though it was time for her to be in bed he couldn’t resist her eyes. Unlike Kay he loved his daughter so much that he would do anything to make her happy. Not to say Kay didn’t love her she just was a little too firm with her sometimes.

Kay: It’s bedtime Maria.

Fox: Come on mommy lighten up it’s just one dance.

Maria: Dance! Me and daddy dance mommy. Daddy’s my prince.

Kay laughed as she watched dance with Maria. At first he’d bent over but that was obviously difficult for him. He picked her and began dancing with her that way. Despite what Maria said she was getting tired. Fox carefully walked up the stairs dancing with her all the way till they got to her room. Kay took her from Fox’s arms and helped her change. She tucked Maria in and gave her a kiss goodnight. Fox leaned down and kissed her as well. He turned the nightlight on and shut the door.

Fox: Did I ever tell you how much I love her?

Kay: She loves you too. Very much.

Fox: I love you, too.

He added swinging her into his arms. Kay smiled up at him expectantly waiting for the kiss she knew would come. Fox stared into her eyes before leaning down and stealing a kiss from her lips. Kay closed her eyes. She was the luckiest woman in the world. She had Fox and she would never let him go again. He was hers from now on. She pulled him down to her deepening the kiss.

Little Ethan is one smart little boy ! I wonder what Gwen is up to?? I thought that the way Fox feels about Maria is so cute!! He really cares for her like he did on Passions I couldn't help stop myself from laughing out loud when Kay would talk to Fox about the things he was telling Maria!! Fox is so crazy, but he is a great guy unlike Miguel! great work! I loved it!!!

Yeah I love my Fox. I'm glad you liked it. I'll have more up soon. Promise.

Little Ethan waited nervously for his mother to come home. He kept glancing at the clock waiting for her to appear. Gwen had been fun and treated Jane fairly but he got the suspicion that she was up to something. There were several times during the day where she got this scary look in her eyes. He didn’t know why but each time she had it a chill ran up and down his spine.

He jumped at the phone rang.

Little Ethan: I’ll get it.

He said quickly stopping Gwen as she made a move to answer. Gwen returned to seat with Jane and Little Ethan quickly answered.

Little Ethan: Hello Crane residence Little Ethan speaking.

Theresa: Hey buddy how are you doing?

Little Ethan: Mom are you coming home soon?

Little Ethan’s voice hushed as he moved out of the room.

Theresa: Well your daddy and I are at the hospital checking up on your sister. Is something wrong?

Theresa asked hearing the concern in his voice.

Little Ethan: It’s nothing I just miss you is all.

Theresa: Remember what we said about honesty?

Little Ethan: I’m sure it’s nothing. It’s just me being silly. I’m sure she just missed Jane.

Theresa: What or who are you talking about?

Little Ethan: Ms. Hotchkiss came by today and she wouldn’t leave me or Jane alone. Sure I had fun but she’s really starting to creep me out. She keeps getting this weird look in her eyes.

Theresa: What’s Gwen doing there?

Little Ethan: She claimed she missed Jane and wanted to spend time with her.

Theresa: What about the nanny?

Little Ethan: Her granddaughter got sick and Ms. Hotchkiss volunteered to watch us.

Theresa: Look we’re almost done here and we’ll be home soon.

Little Ethan: We’ll be fine don’t worry.

Theresa: You obviously aren’t a mother. It’s my job to worry.

Little Ethan: Mom Ms. Hotchkiss isn’t going to kidnap us or anything. If she wanted to she would’ve done that a long time ago.

Theresa: You’re probably right but I’ll be home as soon as I can. Sit tight and keep an eye on Jane.

Little Ethan: How’s the baby doing?

Theresa: She’s fine for now. She’s gained a little weight and is getting stronger but we’ll have to keep her here for a while yet.

Little Ethan: Give her a kiss for me.

Theresa: Will do. Bye.

Little Ethan: Bye.

Gwen: So who was on the phone?

Little Ethan: Mom wanted to know how Jane and I were doing.

Gwen: I hope you told her about all the fun we had today.

Little Ethan: Mom’s on her way home so I guess you can go now.

Gwen: Now why would I do that? I love spending time with you and I’m sure it’s going to take your mother a long time before she gets home. She’s very busy.

Little Ethan sighed in frustration. Gwen seemed to imply that his mother was too busy for him. Still even if she was busy she made it to all of his little league games and his basketball games. She never missed one. She was never too busy for him. He also hated how every time she spoke to him it was in a patronizing tone. He just hoped someone would come rescue him. He was surprised when Sam and Ivy walked in.

Little Ethan: Hey grandpa.

He cried running over and giving him a big hug.

Sam: Hey little guy. How was your day?

Little Ethan: Okay.

Gwen: I’d say it was better than okay. We went to the park played games ate really good food. I’ll bet his mother doesn’t spend half as much with him as I did today.

Ivy: Gwen what are you doing here?

Ivy’s tone was angry and irritated. She looked ready to skin Gwen alive. It seemed only Little Ethan’s presence that restrained her.

Gwen: Ivy is something wrong? You look upset.

Gwen made her way over to place a comforting hand on Ivy’s arm but that only seemed to anger her more. She brushed Gwen off quickly.

Ivy: Little Ethan why don’t you and Jane go upstairs for a while?

Little Ethan: Okay.

He secretly hoped Ivy would last into Gwen but it probably wouldn’t happen with Sam around. Either way though he was glad to finally get away from Gwen’s restraining presence. Once they were out of the room Ivy hit Gwen as hard as she could.

Gwen: Ow. What was that for?

Sam: Ivy what’s gotten into you?

Ivy: I believed you! I trusted you! I encouraged your relationship with my son! I was your friend! How did you repay me?! You broke my trust! You betrayed Ethan and myself in the most repulsive manner imaginable! How dare you show your face in this house!

Sam: Ivy calm down before you attract attention.

Gwen: Ivy what’s gotten into you? I’ve never done anything to hurt you or Ethan.

Ivy: Like h3ll you didn’t.

Ivy hulled off and slapped her again. This time though she began choking Gwen.

Ivy: How dare you say that! You betrayed me and my son! I know all about it Gwen!

Ivy was screaming at Gwen now. Sam immediately worked to get Ivy off Gwen.

Sam: Ivy let her go. Let go, Ivy!

After a little more resistance from Ivy Sam finally managed to pull her off and settle her down. Ivy face’s was still red with rage.

Gwen: I don’t understand you. What are you talking about?

Ivy: You were the one who sent the information on Ethan’s paternity to the tabloid all those years ago. You lead me to believe you were innocent. Poor Theresa and poor me, poor Ethan for ever believing you. Theresa knew all along though. She tried to tell us but I wouldn’t listen. Don’t you dare deny it because Ethan told me the truth. How dare you show your face in this house.

Gwen: Whatever I did back then it was worth it to be with Ethan. Besides Theresa is just a gold digging wh*re.

Ivy smacked Gwen again and slapped her face onto the table. Sam jumped and pulled Ivy off her once again.

Sam: Ivy you need to calm down. Gwen is this true? Were you the one who did this?

Gwen: It’s true. I was desperate to save Ethan.

Ivy: Ethan didn’t need to be saved from anyone but you! You who’ve accused Theresa of so many things yet your deeds are the blackest of all!

Gwen: Theresa killed my Sarah and Nathan. I hardly think my deed even compares.

Ivy: Oh please Gwen you attacked Theresa. Now that I know Theresa was telling the truth all along I’ll bet she was telling the truth there. She walked away from you Gwen yet you couldn’t let it go. The only one responsible for your daughter’s death is you. Now get out of my house!

Gwen: This isn’t your home!

Ivy: Sam arrest her for trespassing.

Sam: With pleasure.

Gwen: I was here with the children. They wanted me here. I was visiting them you cannot arrest me.

Sam: Will they confirm it?

Gwen: Yes. The babysitter’s granddaughter was sick so I volunteered to watch them for today.

Ivy: Wait, you were here to see Jane and Little Ethan?

Gwen: Yes. You forget I’m their mother.

Ivy looked at Gwen and laughed. It was true Gwen was insane. How could she have ever encouraged Ethan to be with her was beyond her imagination.

Ivy: Those are Theresa’s children Gwen, and you have no rights to them. Remember Theresa won custody over them?

Gwen: It doesn’t mean I can’t visit them!

Gwen protested. How could Ivy betray her like this? They were friends? She couldn’t believe what was happening right now.

Ivy: Yes it does. Those are my grandchildren and I will not have you anywhere near them do you hear me?

Gwen: You can’t make me do anything.

Sam: But I can. Gwen I can’t believe you. All those things you did to Theresa what you said to her. All of that and more can be said about you and now I think it’s time for you to go.

Gwen: I want to see my Jane.

Gwen dropped quick on the my hoping neither would hear. Ivy’s brow rose as she heard Gwen. She immediately knew Gwen was planning something. She’d been with Gwen enough to know when something was going on.

Ivy: What are you planning, Gwen?

Gwen: Excuse me?

Ivy: You heard me. What are you planning to do with Theresa’s kids?

Gwen: Nothing.

Ivy: I’m warning you Gwen if you try to hurt those kids or Ethan in any way you’re going to answer to me. Do we understand each other?

Gwen: Be careful Ivy.

Gwen’s eyes narrowed. She’d waited so long to get back at Theresa she wasn’t about to let Ivy stand in her way. No one was going to stop her now.

Sam: Gwen I think it’s time for you to go.

Gwen: Fine. I can see I’m not welcome.

They turned when the door opened up and shut in a hurry. They were all surprised when they saw Theresa standing there.

Theresa: What the h3ll are you doing here?

Gwen: Apparently nothing. I’m leaving anyways.

Ethan came in and seemed surprised to see Gwen as well as annoyed.

Ivy: Gwen why don’t you explain Theresa what you’re doing here. She owns the house if you remember correctly.

Gwen: Nothing.

Theresa: What were you doing here with my children?

Gwen: Theresa I just missed Jane and wanted to see her.

Ethan: Only when Theresa and I are in the room. We can’t trust you Gwen. You might decide to go all crazy on us and take Jane away.

Gwen: How dare you?

Ethan: Oh please Gwen you’re not innocent now do us all a favor and get out.

Ethan held the door opened for Gwen and motioned for her to go. Theresa crossed her arms eying Gwen up. Gwen sighed grabbed her purse and left. Theresa would pay for this.

Ivy: Theresa you need to watch her. I know Gwen and she’s up to something.

Theresa: Where are my children?

Ivy: I sent them upstairs.

Theresa: Thank you.

Ivy: You’re welcome.

Theresa ran up the stairs to Little Ethan’s room where she found him playing with Jane. She smiled in relief when they were there. Somehow she feared Gwen might have them in her car.

Theresa put her arms around both of them holding them close. After kissing them she questioned Little Ethan closely. Ethan came up followed by Ivy and Sam. All of them agreed with Ivy that Gwen was up to something. Ivy immediately volunteered to watch the children for Theresa if she ever needed her. Theresa thanked her surprised at Ivy’s changed attitude. After consulting their opinions a while longer Theresa finally put the kids to bed and fell into bed herself.
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Fox quietly got out of the bed. He hated having to get up so early for work but it allowed him to be home early and spend his evening with Kay and Maria. He wanted to spend as much time with them as possible. After he was dressed he planted a kiss on Kay’s forehead and then moved quietly out the door to the car. He made good time to office smiling at his secretary. He opened the door surprised to see Charity standing there.

Fox: Can I help you?

Charity: I came here to warn you Fox, you and Kay.

Fox: What’s wrong?

Charity: It’s Miguel.

Fox: God I hate that man.

Charity: I don’t know what’s wrong with him, but he’s lost it. He’s lost all sense of reason. He’s capable of anything right now. You need to protect Kay.

Fox: I’ll double security and let Kay know.

Charity: I wish that were enough.

Fox: What do you mean?

Charity: Miguel is going to try to kill Kay.

Fox: How do you know this?

Charity: Cause I’m a freak.

Fox: No you’re not.

Charity: Look Miguel is not to be trusted. Kay must be on her guard all the time.

Fox: I’ll be sure to let her know.

Charity: I’ll do anything I can to keep her safe.

Fox: That’s not your job, it’s mine.

Charity: She’s my cousin. I’m going to do whatever it takes. The future has already been written and things will take its course.

Fox: I’m confused.

Charity: It’s confusing to me too. Just keep an eye on Kay and make sure she’s never alone.

Fox: Charity?

Charity: Yes?

Fox: Why are you so frightened? What has Miguel done to you?

Charity: Nothing yet.

Fox: But he will?

Charity: I can’t say. Just be there for Kay.

Fox watched as Charity walked out of his office. He got the feeling there was something she wasn’t telling him. What could she be hiding from him? Either way he had to warn Kay. After leaving a message with security to double their watch and warning Kay he got to work. He posted an investigator to watch Miguel. No matter what he’d protect Kay.
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Jared was seventeen when he met Laura. After they’d been together for six months he wanted to marry her. His father thought they should wait. He couldn’t believe his dad. He’d graduated high school got a scholarship to Harvard and his life was set. Why couldn’t he marry the woman of his dream?

Jared: Dad you can’t tell me what to do.

James: Listen to me Jared you’ve got a good head on your shoulders but Laura is not the girl for you. You just got out of high school. Don’t you think you should think about this.

Jared: I have. I love her. Honestly why can’t you support me?

James: Because you’re young. You don’t know how to be a good husband.

Jared: What do you know about me?

He pushed his dad back hard. Honestly why couldn’t his father ever be there for him. It seemed all they did was argue.

James: I know you’ve got an uncontrollable temper. What happens if you get angry at your wife and she’s pregnant and you push her like you did me just now? What happens when she falls and loses the baby because of you?

Jared: How dare you say that to me!

James: I’m trying to help you. I don’t want you to rush into this. Jared just wait a year or two and then decide if you still want to marry her.

Jared: Dad all my life you’ve been pressuring me to do this or do that but not anymore.

James: Jared I’m your father and my opinion should count.

Jared: Oh please dad you couldn’t even make for my last game. You’re not exactly the best father in the world.

James: I’m sorry I missed it Jared but I had more important things to do.

Jared: More important than being there for your son?

James: The world doesn’t revolve around you Jared. There’s a lot of stuff you don’t know about that goes on. I don’t want you to taste the cruel reality of the world yet.

Jared: Well I want to marry Laura.

The phone rang. James sighed as he looked at his confused son.

James: I’ve got to get this.

Jared: Of course you do.

Jared threw his hands up and left the house. He was so angry at his dad. His father was never there for him. He couldn’t even support him for deciding to marry a wonderful woman like Laura.

Things only got worse for Jared after that. He and his dad argued every night. Finally it reached a climax in which Jared’s anger over powered him.

Jared: Dad you know what? I’m done with you. We’re all done with you. So it’s time for you to go.

James looked at his son confused by what he was saying.

James: You want me out of your life.

Jared: Yes.

James: Where did I go wrong?

Jared: By constantly choosing work over me, by never being there for me when I needed you, there are so many examples dad.

James: I don’t get you. I’ve given you everything. The best education and support a father can give.

Jared: Don’t you dare say that!

Jared snapped as he punched his father as hard as he could.

Jared: I hate you!

James: I love you.

He searched his son’s eyes looking for hope. As he looked into his eyes he didn’t recognize his son. All he saw was pure hatred.

Jared: You’re never there for me! You missed all my birthdays every Christmas…!

Jared’s fist continued to hammer against his father’s face. He was so angry he couldn’t control himself. His father at first put up very little resistance but he found it hard to breathe. He pushed Jared off him trying to check his breath.

Jared: All you’ve ever done is accuse me, hurt me, use me. You don’t love me at all. You don’t love mom either. Do you know how many nights she’s sat up waiting for you to come home but you never do? Are you really cheating on her? Because if you are I swear I’ll kill you.

James: Jared calm down. This is exactly why you shouldn’t get married. As for not loving your mother you’re dead wrong. Aren’t you the one who beats her when you don’t get your way?

Jared: How dare you!

He lunged at his father and hit him again and again and again. His father didn’t have the strength to fight him. Jared’s fists continued their actions until his father’s face was completely smashed. Only after blood had spatter everywhere did Jared finally stop collapsing into tears.

After crying for hours he finally realized he needed to clean the house up. He couldn’t let someone know what happened. He quickly got his father in the trunk of his car. He cleaned the house up and typed a note and signed it by his father. He grinned maliciously. His mother would now hate him as much as he did.

Once that was taken care of he drove for hours. He’d received calls from Laura and his mother and he claimed to be out job hunting. After he’d driven well outside the city and into the country he pulled the call off on a dirt road. He pulled off that road onto an even smaller and dirtier one. After he got far enough in there he dug a hole and buried his father in it. Knowing that the ground looked more than too fresh to anyone passing by he carefully placed broken branches and other leaves and things on top of it. Finally he got back in his car and drove home.

Woah! Ivy treating Gwen like that was great ! I loved the way she defending Theresa and the kids!! What is Gwen going to do??

Charity talking to Fox was great too! On the show Charity and Kay don't like each other, but it was great to see that Fox and Charity are both worried about Kay !

Woah Jared is psycho!!! He killed his father!?! Jared is crazy enough to hurt Theresa! Jared and Gwen WERE made for each other lol!!

Loved the update!

I'm glad you're enjoying it so much. I had to make Ivy go at Gwen like that one because she probably won't do it on the show if it comes out and two because Ivy hated Theresa for doing that and to find out that it was really Gwen I needed her to go crazy. I'm having fun writing Jared I just want to make sure it's believable which is why I'm having trouble writing about what goes on between him and Laura. I just keep remembering how JT said he was as black as black could get so that helps. I'll try to have my next update posted soon.

can't wait!

go Foxay, Foah, and Therethan!! Lol all of my couples in one fanfic! Woah I just noticed you started this fanfic in April and now look how far you've gotten!!

Sam: Jared would you please wait a moment.

Sam called over to Jared as he left the Book Café. He’d just come from the Crane estate and couldn’t watch anymore of Theresa and Ethan. She would pay for what she did. He couldn’t believe she betrayed him. He turned as Sam’s voice snapped him out of his daydream of killing Theresa.

Jared: Sam it’s good to see you again.

Sam: Not for you I’m afraid.

Jared: Excuse me?

Sam: Attempted rape is more than enough grounds for a restraining order. You are not permitted under any circumstances to go within 300 yards of Theresa. If you accidentally see her across the street you run as fast as you can to get away from her.

Jared: I don’t understand. I’m working with her.

Sam: Apparently you didn’t get the memo Jared. After the stunt you pulled Theresa is cutting ties with you.

Jared: I didn’t do anything. I don’t understand.

Sam: Don’t bulls!t me man. I know exactly what you did to Theresa. You’ve officially been served. You break this I will enact the full force of the law against you.

Jared: What did she tell you?

Sam: The truth. Now I don’t know what you’ve got planned but last I checked you were moving on not chasing after Theresa.

Jared: You don’t you anything.

Sam: Then explain it to me.

Jared: You wouldn’t understand it. None of you would.

Sam: Can I give you some advice?

Jared: What?

Sam: Let her go. Just let Theresa go. She loves Ethan. That won’t ever change. She’s got three children. Don’t do something rash just to get back at her. Just let her go.

Jared: Everyone has betrayed me! I can’t just forget her!

Sam: That’s not what I’m saying!

Jared punched Sam in a quick action. As Sam looked at Jared it barely seemed to register to Jared what he’d done. Sam eyed him up and down and realized something was wrong. Jared had this crazy look in his eyes.

Jared: They all betrayed me! My father! My mother! Even my wife! They all paid. They paid in blood! Theresa has to pay for betraying me!

Sam: Jared are you confessing to murder?

Jared suddenly seemed to regain his mind. He stared at Sam in utter shock.

Jared: You can’t believe I would ever hurt anyone.

Sam: Excuse me for saying but you just said you family paid in blood for what they did to you and that Theresa would have to pay. I’m sorry if I can believe that you would hurt her after that statement.

Jared: I didn’t say that.

Sam: Yes you did. Jared what happened to your parents? I did a check on you and both disappeared without a trace. I checked your mother and even though she booked a one way ticket there have been no records of her since. Where is she?

Jared: She betrayed me.

Jared’s voice was low and dangerous. His knuckles were clenched as were his teeth. He was ready to blow up again. Ready to get anyone who would ruin his plans.

Jared: She deserved whatever happened to her. She betrayed me in the worst way.

Sam: Jared when was the last time you saw?

Jared: A week or so before she left I think.

Sam: I did a thorough check Jared. Neighbors say it was the worst night of their lives. They said you had a fierce temper. They said that they heard your mother screaming out in pain. They remember you dumping something in the trunk of your car. What was it?

Jared: I don’t remember. Are you insinuating that I killed my mother?

Sam: No but you just did.

Jared: I can’t believe I fell for that.

Sam: You can only fall for it if you’re guilty. The neighbors said that was the last time they saw your mother. What happened?

Jared: As if I’d ever tell you. I suggest you stop fishing for a confession cause you won’t get one.

Luis stepped out from behind the shadows. He slammed Jared into the wall.

Luis: Swear to me you won’t hurt Theresa.

Sam: Luis don’t do anything stupid.

Luis: He attempted to rape my sister. I’m defending her.

Jared: Like any court would except that.

Sam: I’d back him up.

Luis: So come clean. Ethan always said you were a bad guy. Why don’t you tell us about your wife? She lost her baby. The hospital records show that she was badly beaten. Apparently your mother Jean Casey brought her to the hospital. Where were you?

Jared: She was cheating on me. I got angry and did something stupid but I was never violent with her.

Luis: Do you take me for an idiot?

Luis slammed him back into the wall. His fist rose in the air and he hit him with all the force he could muster.

Jared: That’s assault.

Luis: Sue me.

Jared: Maybe I will.

Luis: And if you do it’ll be the last thing you do. So tell me about you wife. I understand from neighbors that wasn’t the first time you’d come to blows with her.

Jared: Who told you that?

Luis: A friend. A friend of yours actually. His name is oh what is his name… Oh I remember now Marcos Blackard.

Jared’s face paled when he heard that name. How much had Marcos spilled? Marcos was the one person he believed would never betray him to the cops. He’d trusted Marcos to get rid of Laura’s and Jean’s bodies. What did he say?

Jared: He’s lying.

Luis: Or maybe telling the truth. He told me something else about you. Your mother didn’t really go on a trip did she? Apparently someone found her body.

Jared: There’s no way in h3ll they did. Marcos got rid of it a long time ago.

Luis: Then you admit you killed Laura cause you thought she was cheating on you!

Jared: No. I admitted no such thing. How in God’s name did you find all this out? Harmony’s got the dumbest cops around.

Luis: In case you didn’t know I’m one the world’s rising detectives. Sam gave me this assignment especially because he knew I’d want to protect Theresa.

Jared: See you’re too close to your sister you botched the investigation.

Luis: I hate to disappoint you but I’ve got witnessing and many other proofs. The body turning up is the beginning of the end for you.

Jared: If you had any evidence against me you’ve arrested me by now. Let me go or I will sue you for everything you own.

Luis grunted gave Jared one last shove and then let him go. All the evidence was circumstantial but he would bring Jared up on charges the moment something came into evidence in his favor. Jared wouldn’t get away with his crimes or hurt his sister.
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Charity was feeling the sense of death the more she was around Harmony. She kept getting the vision of Miguel killing her. She knew she would die. The only thing that puzzled her was the changing in the vision. The first time she saw Miguel brutally attacked her and killed her. Now it had changed to him trying to kill Kay but she stepped in to save her. Other times it was Miguel trying to kill Fox or Timothy and each time she stepped in front of the knife to save them. At other times it was that Charity was sitting by herself she attacked Miguel because he tried to kiss her and he accidentally stabbed her with a knife. She was confused.

Kay: Charity are you alright?

Charity jumped when she heard Kay’s voice. She tried to calm herself as she smiled up at her.

Charity: I’m fine. I was just lost in thought.

Kay: Oh. I thought you were just upset it was me.

Charity: Why would I be?

Kay: I did terrible things to you Charity. Terrible things. Things you don’t even know about. How can you ever forgive me?

Charity: The way I see it Kay there’s nothing to forgive. You loved Miguel and you felt like I was taking him from you. Because of you though I met Timothy and I’ve never been happier.

Kay: I heard you’d gotten married. What is it like for you?

Charity: It’s blissful Kay. I never thought I could find love after Miguel but then I met Timothy. It’s funny cause when we first met I was so terrible to him. I don’t know how many shirt I ruined of his.

Kay: Well it couldn’t be that bad cause he liked obviously liked you.

Charity: True. I fell in love with him slowly. At first I was too awkward around him and then he became such a good friend to me. After that we just continued to grow closer and I confess I fell for him.

Kay: Well I’m glad you’re finally happy with someone who loves you. I take it Miguel doesn’t care that you married someone else?

Charity: Actually I think Miguel is stalking me.

Charity’s voice dropped low as she glanced around trying to see or at least feel if he were present.

Kay: I feel the same way. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I’m finally married to Fox. He’s the best man in the world.

Charity: I heard all about your affair with Fox. I must say I’m happy that you finally met someone who will take care of you and Maria.

Kay: It’s the greatest feeling in the world being in his arms.

Charity: I’m glad you’re so happy. Isn’t it amazing the man we thought we loved isn’t the one who was meant for us? I can’t imagine my life without Timothy.

Kay: I’d die if I couldn’t have Fox.

Charity: No Kay you can’t die!

Charity was so urgent she grabbed Kay’s wrist hard. Kay looked at Charity’s face and suddenly felt afraid but she didn’t know what of.

Kay: Charity are you okay? Why are you so worried about me? I’ll be fine.

Charity: I know you think that Kay. Soon though you’ll find out everything. You’ll know why it’s so important for you to survive.

Kay: Charity you’re scaring me. Did you have vision?

Charity: Kay can you have children?

Kay: No. There was an accident. I don’t want to get into it.

Charity: If you could would you like to have one?

Kay: I’d love to be able to give Fox his own child. I know he loves Maria but I want him to have his own child.

Charity: You’ll be pleasantly surprised soon enough. Once you learn the truth you must protect it with everything you have.

Kay: Charity what are you talking about?

Charity: You’ll find out soon enough.

Kay: You’ve gotta tell me what’s going on. Please?

Charity: No Kay. You’ll just have to wait and see.

Kay: Is Fox going to adopt a child secretly?

Charity: Kay I’m not saying anything.

Kay: I know it’s got something to do with a child.

Charity: You can keep trying but I won’t spill the beans.

Kay looked down at her watched and squealed.

Kay: I’ve got to go. Fox will be home soon and he’s very over protective of me. He told he doesn’t want me out by myself and even upped security.

Charity: Well I can see that he loves you and only wants to protect you from harm.

Kay: Don’t you start worrying, too. Okay I need to go. It was great seeing you again. I hope you enjoy your time in Harmony.

Charity: I’m sure I’ll enjoy seeing all my friends again. While it lasts anyway.

Kay: Are you sure you’re alright?

Charity: Kay I’m fine. Go already. Fox will be wondering where you are.

Kay: Okay. I’ll see you later.

Kay walked away from Charity with a glance back. Charity’s face was down and she seemed ready to cry. Kay was going to go back until she saw Timothy sit down next to her. He’ll help her through whatever was going on. She jumped in car and sped home. She had to beat Fox home. She needed to make sure the house was in perfect order by the time he arrived. God how she loved that man.

Timothy: Are you okay, Charity?

Charity: I hope I am. I’ve got lots of work to do.

Timothy: Charity this is supposed to be a vacation for you. I don’t want you doing any work. No matter what kind of work it’s not good.

Charity: Timothy you haven’t even given me a chance. Honestly I wasn’t speaking of that kind of work. I do need a favor from you.

Timothy: What’s that?

Charity: Do you love me?

Timothy: Yes of course I do.

He gave her hand a squeeze trying to reassure her of that. He was surprised to find her shaking.

Charity: What if something happened to me. What if…

Timothy: Don’t.

His voice was suddenly dry and it came out in a hoarse whisper.

Charity: If I die what would you do? Would you remarry? Would you shut yourself out?

Timothy: Charity where is this coming from? What do you know? You can’t think that your vision is going to come true do you?

Charity: Timothy I just want you to be prepared. I want you to promise me that you won’t shut yourself out from the world. I want you to promise me that you’ll find love again.

Timothy: I can’t make that promise.

Charity: Please Timothy. I need you to do this for me.

Timothy: I don’t know if I can. I love you, only you.

Charity: Now you do. What happens when I’m gone? Are you just going to walk around mourning my loss? I don’t want that for you. I want you to promise me that you will move on and find happiness again.

Timothy: Charity is there something you’re not telling me?

Charity: I just want you to be prepared. That’s all I promise.

Timothy: I don’t think I can survive without you.

Charity: Yes you can. Now enough of sad talk down to my real favor. I want you to do something very special for Uncle Sam and Ivy.

Timothy: How can you just change the conversation?

Charity: Cause I hate talking about bad things. Now I want you to get them a very special wedding present.

Timothy: Who said they’re getting married?

Charity: I did. Sam’s going to propose to her very soon.

Timothy: How do you know?

Charity: He bought a diamond.

Timothy: He bought a ring for real?

Charity: Yes he did. Now it’s your job to make sure they have a great wedding. I’m going to do something special for Ethan and Theresa. You do something special for them okay?

Timothy: Okay what do you have in mind?

Charity: Well it needs to be something special. After everything Uncle Sam has done for me I want it to be something that they’ll remember forever. How much money do you have?

Timothy: How about I buy them their honeymoon?

Charity: That would be perfect. But to where?

Timothy: Leave that to me.

Charity: I love you.

Timothy: I love you, too.

He leaned in and kissed her lips.
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Kay: Maria!

Kay’s voice echoed throughout the house. She’d checked with dinner to make sure everything was going along schedule but Maria had gone missing. She loved to play hide and seek but Kay didn’t feel like playing that.

Kay: Maria I give up!

Kay waited hoping she’d come out, but no Maria appeared. Kay frowned trying to figure out where she was. This house was so big Maria could hide anywhere and she’d never find her.

Miguel: Kay what are you yelling about?

Kay jumped when she heard his voice. She turned in shock to see him holding Maria in his arms. She squirmed at the sight. She didn’t want Miguel to ever touch her again.

Miguel: Kay is something wrong?

Kay: Don’t pretend with me, Miguel I won’t have it.

Maria glanced at the two confused by her mother’s tone. She knew something was wrong but she couldn’t figure out what.

Maria: I didn’t mean to disobey.

Kay looked at Maria’s face and immediately took from Miguel and kissed her. There were tears forming in her eyes and she quickly kissed them away.

Kay: Maria you didn’t do anything wrong. Daddy’s going to be home soon so why don’t you go color him another picture.

Maria: Okay.

The child jumped off her lap and set to work furiously. Kay almost laughed at her seriousness. She then remembered Miguel’s presence and turned to face him again.

Kay: Just what do you think you’re doing here?

Miguel: I wanted to see my daughter.

Kay: She’s not your daughter.

Miguel: Kay don’t you remember when we made her?

Kay: Of course I do. The only thing I’m thankful for is that Maria did come out of it otherwise I regret it.

Miguel: You don’t mean that.

Kay: I do. You were just a childhood crush Miguel. You treated me like dirt. You were always running after Charity. Then, you left me and our daughter to starve in the streets to go chase after her. You weren’t the man I thought you were. It took me an extremely long time to get over you. Luckily I had Fox. He’s the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I’m so glad I have him in my life. You need to get that through your head and leave me alone. I’m married to Fox you and I are over.

Miguel: You divorced him once you could do it again. You know you love me and not him. I don’t understand why you married him!

Kay: I don’t know why I did that. That’s got to be the biggest mistake of my besides ever loving you.

Miguel: Please Kay don’t do this to us. Can’t you trust in our love?

Kay: What love? Miguel I have zero love for you. I’m madly in love with Fox. He’s my husband!

Miguel: Don’t say that.

Miguel’s voice was dangerously low. Kay took a step back not willing to have herself or daughter hurt. She wanted to make sure she had plenty of room to run.

Kay: You watch it, Maria is in the room.

Miguel: She needs to see her parents together, Kay.

Miguel took several quick steps towards her but Kay dashed over to daughter and picked her up. She gave Miguel a warning look and paged security.

Miguel: Come on Kay don’t make me beg. You know I love you.

Kay: Oh please you’re going after me and Charity. You don’t love me and you don’t love her.

Kay set Maria down and told her to leave the room for a while. Maria left silently looking back at her mother and father.

Miguel: Got rid of your body guard huh? Honestly Kay you’re pathetic using her.

Kay: Don’t do anything stupid Miguel.

Miguel: Is that a threat?

Kay: It’s whatever you want it to be.

Miguel: You voice is so sexy right now. It’s really turning me on.

Kay gave him smile and batted her eyes before slugging him with all her might. Miguel hit the floor and touched his lips feeling the blood.

Kay: Get out.

Miguel: That was the wrong move Kay. Here I was being all gentlemanly towards you and you pulled a stunt like that. Turnabout is fair play.

He grabbed her by her hair and rose to strike her when two men walked in seizing up the situation with a glance had pulled him off her.

Miguel: Who are these men Kay?

Kay: This is security. I paged them.

Security guard#1: Are you alright Mrs. Crane?

Kay: Yes I’m fine. Just please escort this gentleman off the estate.

Security guard#1: Right away.

He began to shove Miguel out Kay followed every step of the way.

Kay: How did you get onto the estate anyways?

Miguel: I wanted to see my daughter.

Kay: Ah I see now. Security in the future please tell Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald that if he wants to see his daughter he will make an appointment. Also inform him that if he every touches me again I will sue him for everything he owns. He’s never to be allowed back on the estate. Are we clear?

Security guard#2: Ma’am we’ll take care of everything. We’ll make sure Mr. Lopez-Fitzgerald never bothers me again.

Kay: Thank you. Expect a bonus on your next paycheck.

Security guard#2: Thank you Mrs. Crane.

Miguel: So he’s turned you into a true Crane.

Kay: Why have the money if you don’t use it? Besides Miguel if anyone is acting Crane-like it’s you. Now I haven’t got time to deal with you. Make sure he doesn’t try to sneak back on the estate when your back is turned.

Security guard#1: I’ll make sure he gets the message personally ma’am.

Kay smiled and turned closing the front door heading back upstairs to Maria’s room knowing she’d find her daughter there. As the security guards were showing Miguel off the estate Fox pulled up. The security guards stopped and nodded. Fox sighed and felt rage burning up inside him. He stopped the car and got out.

Fox: Good afternoon gentleman. Miguel what are you doing here?

Miguel: Came to see my daughter.

Fox: Your daughter? I hardly think so Miguel. You were never there for her. In fact, Maria is my mom daughter in everyway.

Miguel: Yeah well she’s my daughter biologically. That’s something that you’ll never have with Kay.

Fox felt like punching him, but he noticed his swelled lip and started laughing instead. Miguel glared at him and tried to get out of the grip of the strong security guards. They held fast though.

Fox: She’s a fighter huh?

Miguel narrowed his eyes as he understood. How dare Fox refer to Kay like that? He made her sound like something she wasn’t.

Fox: I’ve been teaching her how to defend herself against creeps like you. I guess the class is paying off. Though to be honest we never get really far if you know what I mean.

Miguel lunged at Fox but Fox jumped aside and easily sideswiped Miguel. The guards picked him up only to slam him into the dirt again.

Fox: Easy boy we don’t want pretty boy to get too hurt. I don’t want to offend his mother. Pilar’s a wonderful woman I don’t know how she could have a son like you. Hopefully you’ll fix yourself before you do something serious.

Miguel: Is that a threat?

Fox: It’s a promise. Just remember that if you do anything to hurt my family you won’t live to see the morning light.

Fox’s eyes buried into Miguel’s. Miguel flinched under Fox’s steady cold gaze. How could Kay love a man like him? Honestly he was brain washing her and his daughter.

Miguel: I want to see my daughter.

Fox: You’ll see your daughter when you can prove that you’ll stop harassing my wife.

Miguel: How dare you call her that.

Fox: She’s my wife, get used to it.

Miguel: Not for long. Enjoy her while you can Fox.

Fox: I plan on doing much more than that. She’s not a toy, she’s a person. She’s made her choice if you love her half as much as you say you do respect her decision and move on. Honestly you’re a half way decent looking guy I’m sure you could find a woman sooner or later.

Miguel: I want Kay. I won’t let you win.

Fox: Now you sound like Gwen. Just let it go. Someone’s going to get hurt in the end Miguel, what if it’s Kay?

Miguel: What if it’s you?

Fox: I swear Miguel you come near Kay and even think of touching her or hurting her to get to me I’ll kill you with my bare hands. Get him off the property now and make sure he’s never back on it again.

Security guard#1: Yes sir.

Both men picked Miguel up and hurried him off the estates. After throwing him onto the road they stood and waited until he walked out of the sight before turning back to the house. They looked over their shoulder more than once making sure that Miguel hadn’t backtracked but he was gone.

Fox: Kay? Kay?!

Kay: Fox you’re home. Okay dinner will ready in about twenty minutes so you have just enough time to freshen up.

Fox: Haven’t you learned by this time you can’t hide anything from me?

Kay blushed under Fox’s gaze wondering if he knew about Miguel or something else. Fox’s hand moved under chip rising her face to force her to look into his eyes. Kay couldn’t control herself as she gave him a passionate kiss. He had no idea what his eyes did to her. The sensations they created in her body. Grudgingly she pulled away from him.

Fox: Never get tired of those kisses.

Kay: Good cause I’ll never get tired of giving them to you.

Fox: Now before we start doing it right here…

Kay blushing again in his arms. Fox certainly had a wild imagination. It was just another thing to love about him. She loved the feeling of beauty Fox created about her. She loved him very much.

Fox: I wanted to ask you if we had any visitors today.

Kay: Nope.

Fox: Kay don’t lie. I can see right through you.

Fox’s eyes scanned Kay up and down. Kay believed he really could.

Kay: It wasn’t a visitor.

Fox: Intruder?

Kay: When did you run into him?

Fox: Security was escorting him off the estate.

Kay: I hope he didn’t attack you when he saw you.

Fox: I’m more concerned with my beautiful wife and daughter.

Kay: We’re both fine.

Fox: I noticed you really went at him.

Kay: You have no idea. Miguel’s crazy. I just wish he wouldn’t ever see Maria.

Fox: Me too, but he is her father.

Kay: No he isn’t. In every respect Fox you’re her father.

Fox: Not biologically.

Fox sighed and held Kay close to him. He wanted more than anything to have a child with her.

Kay: That doesn’t make a person your father. Maria loves you and love can conquer anything.

Fox: But you and I can’t have children.

Kay: Well that’s my fault not yours Fox. Besides I don’t care about that.

Fox: I think I know what Miguel’s angle is.

Kay: What?

Fox: You and he have a biological daughter together you have a bond with him that I could never have with you.

Kay: Did he dare say anything like that.

Fox: He hinted at it.

Kay: B*stard.

Fox: But it’s true.

Kay: No it isn’t. Fox you’re the man I love the only man I’ve ever been married to. The only man I’ve ever given my whole self to. That’s a bond Miguel and I could never have. Besides we can always adopt.

Fox: It’s not the same.

Kay: It is. When you love someone it doesn’t matter. You love Maria don’t you?

Fox: Of course I do.

Kay: Point proven. Now go get ready for supper. Maria’s got something special for you, too.

Fox: Okay.

He leaned in for another kiss. He held her for a few moments and then pulled away with a quick smile and dashed up the stairs. What would she do without him?

Jared is crazy!! I like how Luis is protective of Theresa

I think Kay is going to have Fox's baby!! Am I right??? I think that would be great!!!! Fox is so great with Maria! What is Miguel going to do??

Great chapter!

As much as I'd like to answer all of your questions I can't. Jared definately is crazy and I like writing a crazy character. Nothing is out of my reach with him. I watched clips of how protective Luis was of Theresa. Like he wouldn't let Ethan come around cause he knew he'd hurt his sister. He even got into a fight with Ethan for Theresa. I loved Luis back then. Fighting to protect his family so of course I had to do it again. I had to have him be a man. I also made him smarter. The background checks were way better than anything Harmony style. Luis is a smart man and I couldn't stand to have him be a dectitive without being a smart one. I'd love to answer the Kay and Fox question but sadly cannot. You'll just have to keep reading to find out. As for Miguel anything goes at this point. I'll have the next chapter up soon. I hope you'll love it.

Yay! Can't wait!!

Maria: Daddy!

Fox: Hey baby girl.

He scooped her up in his arms effortlessly and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Maria: I made something for you.

Fox: Did you? What is it?

Maria: Surprise. Close eyes.

Fox: Okay.

He laughed as he closed his eyes tightly making Maria giggle at his facial expression. She gave him and a hug and kiss. Fox relaxed his face kissing her back. He did love her very much.

Maria: Tada!

Fox opened his eyes and saw a picture. It was of him, Kay, Maria, and another kid. Fox looked at Maria confused.

Fox: Who’s this?

Maria: My little sister. You and mommy have another baby.

Fox: I don’t know…

Maria: I know. She’s pretty. I want a brother after her though. Okay?

Fox laughed at Maria’s sure attitude.

Fox: What if we have a boy first?

Maria: I want a sister. Sister first, brother second.

Fox: We’ll see.

Kay walked up and put her arms around Fox’s neck and kissed his cheek.

Kay: I thought it was cute. She wanted to make you happy.

Fox: Well it did.

He kissed Kay. They walked down to the dining room together. Kay and Fox had to force Maria to eat her vegetables. She was very strong headed about them Fox thought. So much like himself when he was her age.

Maria: Game time!

She jumped down from the table and ran to one of the living rooms.

Fox: You heard her.

Kay: How long are we going to let her boss us around?

Fox: Forever.

Kay: I highly doubt that.

Maria: Come on.

Fox: We’re coming.

He and Kay walked in holding hands. He leaned in and kissed her as they sat down on the floor. Maria had pulled out the game Candyland.

Fox: One of my favorites.

Maria: My favorite too.

Kay: I thought Hi Ho Cherrio was your favorite.

Maria: This is daddy’s favorite though.

Kay looked at Fox mouthing the words I love you. She couldn’t get over how much Maria loved Fox. She literally lived for him. Fox was a great dad though. He spoiled her a little too much for her taste but he did love her.

Fox: I love you.

Fox kissed the top of Maria’s head.

Maria: I love you too daddy. Can I go first?

Fox: Sure.

The game commenced. Fox cheered Maria on as she took the lead early. Fox’s winning side came out in the end though. He wound up winning and couldn’t help but gloat his victory.

Maria: You always win.

Fox: It’s cause I’m the dad.

He ruffled her hair and gave her a kiss.

Maria: Do daddy’s always win?

Fox: Of course?

Maria: What about mommy’s?

Fox: Mommy wins in another game.

He looked over at Kay and winked at her. Kay gave Fox the warning look knowing what he was hinting at. That’s all they needed was to hint at stuff their daughter should know nothing about for years to come.

Maria: That’s good. Do I win?

Fox: You win whenever daddy gives you kiss, takes you to the park, and spends time with you. You even win when you’re in trouble.

Maria: I like winning that game.

Kay: Fox!

Fox: Mommy’s being a party pooper. We should punish mommy.

Maria: I want to.

Fox: Go get mommy!

Kay: Maria don’t you dare! Fox!

Kay screamed as the two piled on top her. Fox began tickling Kay. Maria jumped on her mother and tried to pin her down. With Fox it wasn’t hard.

Kay: Fox how long are you going to do this?

Fox: I kinda like being on top of you.

Kay: Fox not now.

Kay grew uncomfortable under Fox because she wanted nothing more than to rip his clothes off and start making love to him. She also knew that if she did that in front of Maria it would not be good. If she was thinking about it she definitely knew it was on Fox’s mind.

Kay: Let me up please.

Maria: Mommy surrenders!

Kay: Yes I do.

Fox: Okay. But you’re not off the hook yet.

Kay: What will it take to get me off the hook?

Fox: I don’t think you want to discuss that now.

He leaned and kissed her lips and then looked at Maria.

Fox: What do you want to do now?

Kay: It’s time for her to start getting ready for bed.

Maria: No mommy.

Fox: Yeah no way mommy. We’re having too much fun.

Kay: Fox you should be on my side.

Fox: I am but I love Maria, too. I can’t pick between my two girls.

Maria: Can we dance again? Like yesterday?

Fox smiled up at Maria from his seat on the floor.

Maria: I like dancing with daddy.

Fox: I like dancing with you two.

Fox turned on some music and easily scooped Maria up into his arms. He drifted across the room looking very graceful in Kay’s eyes. It was obvious that he’d had lessons when he was younger. He and Maria just looked so perfect together. She couldn’t get over the two of them.

Fox: What do you say we ask mommy to join us.

Maria: Okay.

Fox moved gracefully over to Kay and held out his hand. Kay laughed but eagerly took his offered hand. She and Fox and Maria danced until Maria’s head began to droop on Fox’s shoulder. He smiled down at her and he and Kay took her upstairs and put her to bed.

Fox: I love this.

Kay: What?

Fox: Being a dad, a husband, having a family. I always hated the idea of family cause of mine own parents. I resolved to myself never to do what they did. I’m so glad I have you and Maria.

Kay: I love you so much Fox. I can’t imagine being with anyone else. I love having a family with you. Which reminds Charity said something very interesting yesterday.

Fox: Really what was that?

He remembered what Charity told him the last time they spoke. He remembered how concerned she was for Kay. He had to admit he did like Charity. She was a great cousin to Kay.

Kay: She said that I couldn’t die.

Fox’s face changed from curiosity to concern and fear for her. He couldn’t get what she told him out of his mind.

Fox: What brought on that subject?

Kay: I don’t know. I said that I’d die without you. That’s when she grabbed me and said I couldn’t. I had to survive. She said something was going to happen and when I found out it’d show me why. She mentioned about me having children. I told her of course that I couldn’t. She asked me if I wanted to.

Fox: What did you say?

Kay: That I’d love nothing more than to give you children. She then said something about how I’d be happily surprised. Fox are you planning on adopting any children soon?

Fox: Actually no. I’m thinking about it of course but with everything going on I thought we’d wait.

Kay: Yeah. I still don’t get what she was talking about.

Fox: Well we’ll talk about it later right now I want to finish our dance.

Kay: How many dance lessons did you have?

Fox: A thousand. No idea. I was bored most of the time. Our dance instructor wasn’t appealing and there weren’t any other girls there that I hadn’t been with before.

Kay: Fox you’re so bad.

Fox: Hey I am who I am and I know you love me for it.

Kay: You only think I love you.

Fox: I know you love me.

He leaned in kissing her. Then led her off to his room and shut the door firmly smiled at her kissing her lips again. Both knew where this would take them and they couldn’t wait.
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Jared walked down the street gun in hand. She should’ve known she couldn’t run from him. He’d spent hours and days looking for her but had finally found her. He laughed to himself that she actually thought she could hide. He was going to make her pay. He hung back making sure she didn’t see him. That would screw everything. He needed to wait until she was home before he made his move.

He smiled when she unlocked her door and went in. He was on her doorstep in a bounce and stuck his arm and kept the door from closing. She turned and looked in horror when she saw Jared standing before her. She screamed and fell to the floor crying. She didn’t have the strength to fight him or run.

Jared: Please Laura you’re a disgrace. Get up.

Laura: Don’t touch me! We’re divorced remember?

Jared: Did you honestly think you could just walk away?

Laura: You claimed to love me. You said you loved me. If you do you will let me walk away.

Jared: Please you cheated on me.

Laura: What’s it going to take to make you believe me?

Jared: Remarry me.

Laura: Jared I could never marry you. You’re not the man I thought you were. Please just go. I can’t handle this.

Jared: You wanted an answer. This is so ridicules. Let’s just get back together. We both know you can’t live without me.

Laura: I can’t live with you Jared. Honestly you’re a living h3ll for me.

Jared: You don’t mean that.

Laura: Yes I do.

Jared pulled his gun out and held it to her head.

Jared: You love me admit it.

Laura: Right now there’s not a creature on this earth that I hate and despise more.

Jared: You can’t mean that. You’ve only forgotten.

Jared leaned in kissing her lips. Oh to taste them again was like heaven. His hand trembled and he ran it through her hair. He pulled her close to him never getting over the feelings she created inside him.

Laura felt terror rush through her as Jared’s lips crashed against hers. She had to find a way to escape. Jared would be the death of her. An unpleasant chill ran up her spine when he hand moved through her hair.

Laura: Get off me jerk! How dare you kiss me! You got my baby killed, attacked me, and now you won’t let me live! Get out of my house and out of my life!

Jared: I’m not leaving you.

Laura: You don’t have a choice.

Jared: Yes I do.

Laura: No you don’t.

Jared pushed Laura down to the ground. He positioned himself on top of her. Laura screamed for help. Jared took his gun and swung it as hard as he could into her face. Laura screamed out in pain this time. Jared hit her with it again. Both shots were to the head and both left her numb. She kept going in and out of consciousness. She was so afraid. All she was she had to get out of there.

She could feel Jared tearing her clothes off and it brought more tears. She couldn’t let this happen. Panic began to consume her. She couldn’t let that happen. She looked around and grabbed the dustpan and hit Jared with it as hard as she could. She got and tried to open her door but couldn’t get it time. Jared threw back down to the ground and beat her again. Laura screamed begging and pleading but was no use.

Laura refused to give up. Jared knew she was strong but she was much stronger than he’d given her credit for. He just wished she’d let him have her one last time. That’s all he wanted. One last time. Laura seemed afraid of him though. He couldn’t figure out why. Why was she so afraid of him? He’s the man she loves.

Laura begged again and again. She hit him and beat him right back. She knew she hurt him. She managed to get him off her once again and ran for the door. Jared was always quicker than her. Each time she got away Jared threw to the floor harder, beat her harder. Laura passed out eventually from the beatings.

She wasn’t sure what had happened but when she woke up Jared was lying beside her and she was naked. She felt like screaming and crying for what he’d done to her. She knew she had to get out there. She couldn’t spend another moment with him. She tried to get up without him noticing but his eyes flew open.

Jared: You were great.

Laura: You raped me! I’m calling the police.

Jared: No you’re not! Laura we just made love it was so beautiful.

Laura: No we didn’t. You viciously attacked and raped me! I’m not letting you get away with this! You’re going to jail for a long time!

Jared: What’s wrong with you? We just made love and now you want me in prison. Maybe I should get rid of you.

Laura looked confused at his words. Was he dumping her? She laughed at the thought. Or was it something else. She remembered his mother.

Laura: You murdered your mother and now you’ve raped me! I think that’s more than enough to put you behind bars forever!

Jared: Then it looks like I’ll have to take care of you.

Laura: Don’t even think about it.

Jared reached over and picked his gun without taking aim shot her in the leg.

Laura: Oh my God!

She screamed out in pain collapsing to the floor. She knew in that moment she would die.

Jared: I can’t let you tell anyone. I can’t go to prison.

Taking aim this time before Laura had a chance to say anything he pulled the trigger. Laura’s face was staring back at him. Eyes tear stained and imploring. Jared couldn’t look at her. He face seemed to beg him. He knew who to go to. He called Mario and asked him for a favor. He explained the situation and was promised everything would be taken care of by morning. Jared got his clothes and wiped some of the house down before dashing out careful not to leave fingerprints on the door.
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Theresa made her way to the security office. She was tightening up security since Gwen had obviously had some plan up her sleeves. What it was could be anyone’s guess.

Theresa: Chuck how you?

Chuck: I’m doing well Mrs. Crane. What can I do for you?

Theresa: I want to tighten security around my children specifically. I don’t Gwen to see them alone ever. If you see her enter the mansion put cameras on her twenty four seven. Are we clear?

Chuck: Of course Mrs. Crane. Should we be looking for anything particular?

Theresa: I think she’s going to make a move against my children. I want to make absolutely certain that won’t happen.

Chuck: You don’t think she’d hurt them?

Theresa: I have no idea. I’m so scared right now. I just want to make sure they’re safe. I’ve got my baby at the hospital to worry about and she’s still in ICU and they don’t allow children there so I can’t take them with me.

Chuck: We’ll do everything in our power.

Theresa: Thank you. I feel better now.

Chuck: Mrs. Crane there’s something I need to tell you.

Theresa smiled but it froze on her face when she saw his. He seemed nervous and edgy. A frown crossed her brow.

Theresa: What is it? Gwen hasn’t already come here and run away with my children?

Chuck: No. It’s not that but it does have to do with Ms. Hotchkiss.

Theresa breathed easy for a moment and placed her hand over her heart. For a moment she felt like she was dying. She couldn’t lose her children. She loved them too much.

Theresa: What is it?

Chuck: Your husband Mr. Crane had something on her. No one spoke of it before because he threatened us. I know I should’ve given it to you the moment of his death but ma’am he never seemed to die. I thought I’d wait a year at least to see.

Theresa: I don’t understand.

Chuck: Mrs. Crane I hated the way your husband treated you. I just couldn’t do anything because my hands were tired. Most of us didn’t even know until after he was done beating you.

Theresa: I don’t blame you. It was his fault. No one could’ve done anything.

Theresa wiped away a tear that was forming in her eye. That was a dark part of her life. No one was near when Alistair hurt her. She always wished someone would’ve saved her but there was no one. She remembered screaming for help so many times but always with the same result. She pushed it from her thoughts. She was strong. She wouldn’t allow anyone to treat her like that again. No one.

Chuck: I’m not actually sure what’s on the DVD but it’s something important. Mr. Crane didn’t want us to ever see it. However, I think it has something to do with Ms. Hotchkiss and you. I wanted to give it to you.

Theresa: Thank you. It’s probably the information about the tabloid.

Chuck: I don’t think so. This is dated about the time you married Mr. Crane.

Theresa examined the date closely and was surprised to find out that was true. What on earth could Alistair have now?

Theresa: Thank you. I’ll check it out.

Theresa stared at the disk curiously. She was about to pop it in to the computer when she was interrupted by Fancy.

Fancy: Hey Theresa how are you?

Theresa: I’m fine. How about you? The wedding’s tomorrow. You must be excited.

Fancy: I totally am. Noah and I are so happy right now. We can’t wait to be married. I was wondering if I could stay in the mansion tonight while he stays at the house to you know follow tradition.

Theresa: Sure that’s fine. So are you nervous?

Fancy: The only thing I’m nervous about it falling flat on my face. What about you? You’re my matron of honor are you nervous?

Theresa: I think I’ve taken one too many trips down the aisle to be nervous.

Fancy: I wish I could be like you. I keep thinking I’ll trip over my dress. I took your advice about the shoes. I think you’re right about wearing heels.

Theresa: Trust me don’t. You’ll be standing on your feet so much you’ll be cursing yourself for wearing them.

Fancy: So how are you and Ethan doing?

Theresa: We’re great. I’m finally vindicated.

Fancy: I’m totally confused.

Theresa: Gwen confessed. Ethan knows the truth that I didn’t send the tabloid information.

Fancy: That’s great! I’m so glad. That will make your wedding day that much special.

Theresa: I agree.

Fancy: What about the baby?

Theresa: She’s doing well. She’s a little over three pounds. Still extremely tiny but she’s gaining weight and growing.

Fancy: You must be so relieved. I was afraid you wouldn’t attend the wedding and decline being my matron of honor.

Theresa: I was considering it but since the baby continues to get better I don’t see why I would have to. She’s getting stronger and bigger every day. You have to see her. She’s so beautiful.

Fancy: I’ll bet. Have you held her yet?

Theresa: Yes. Several times. When I first held Jane and Little Ethan they were small and helpless but I truly felt like she would die in my arms if I held her too tight. I’m slowly getting over that fear but it’s hard. I’m probably going to turn into an overprotective mother one of these days.

Fancy: Well you have every reason to be. After everything you went through to get your kids no one would blame you.

Theresa: Yeah. I just can’t wait until I’m sure that we’re all safe.

Fancy: What do you mean?

Theresa: Well Jared attacked me, and Gwen well I don’t know what her plan is but she’s up to something.

Fancy: Jared attacked you? I thought he and Gwen were together?

Theresa: They broke up cause neither were ready for a relationship. Jared says he won’t let me go.

Fancy: Do you believe him?

Theresa: Yes. You didn’t see his eyes. I thought he was going to kill me.

Fancy reached out and touched her hand. When would this torture end for them?

Gwen: Theresa it doesn’t matter how many security guards you put on me. I will take my daughter and your son away. They deserve to be with a true mother.

Gwen turned and walked away confident that her plan wouldn’t fail.

I don't have enough time to read the update right now, but I'm going to be back later and I'll be sure to read it!

Okay. Hope you enjoy it. I'm starting to work on the next update. Hopefully I can finish this before next year.

Ok I read it yesterday, but I didn't get to reply because I was reading it off of my cell phone. I was having problems getting around the site and it wouldn't let me post a reply (my computer internet wasn't working )! I was determined to read the chapter lol!

I thought that picture that Maria drew for Fox was so cute!!! I was picturing everything in my mind! I love it when fanfics are descriptive where you can picture everything in your mind ! That whole Foxay family scene was cute !
Jared killed his ex!? WHAT!?!? Lol that's crazy!!!
What did Alistair have on Gwen??!!? It has to be huge for Alistair to be threatening people not to talk about it (even though Alistair did that all the time lol!)!
Yay Fancy and Noah are going to get married!! I've always wanted a Foah wedding !!!
Just curious around what time is it in the fanfic? Around Christmas, New Year's or way before that?? It doesn't really matter, but I was just wondering

Can't wait for more !!!

When I started the fic it was sometime in May or around there. Now it's towards the end of October and beginning of November. Yeah I'm a little behind the real world time but I guess it doesn't really matter. Yep Jared is completely crazy. I'm so glad you loved the Foxay scenes and yes the Foah wedding is coming up. Hopefully you'll love it.

I was just curious about the time, but it doesn't really have anything to go with the story so it's ok that your behind the real world time lol! The Foxay scenes are great! I wonder what the Foah wedding is going to be like?? Is something bad going to happen?? I'm excited!

Bumping up for a Foah wedding! Oh yeah I would also like to see Foxay there! Noah is Kay's brother so I think they should be there!

Fancy looked in the mirror. Everything was perfect. Her hair, makeup, the dress; it fit perfectly. Oh God she was actually doing this. She and Noah were finally going to get married. She felt like jumping up and down the room. She grabbed her hands together tightly. Harmony wasn’t known for its beautiful drama free weddings. In fact, they were probably more for drama than not.

Theresa: Hey are you okay?

Fancy: Just nervous I guess.

She tried to relax but as the seconds ticked on found it harder and harder to do. She felt like throwing up at one point. Theresa glanced back at her and gave her a sympathetic smile. She knew what it was like to be in Fancy’s shoes. She’d been there enough times.

Fancy: It doesn’t feel right. Maybe we should call it off.

Theresa: Fancy calm down. Everything will be fine. You’ll see.

Fancy: Theresa when has a wedding in Harmony ever gone right?

Theresa: Sam and Grace’s, your parents’, TC and Eve’s, and there are plenty others.

Fancy: Those are older people Theresa.

Theresa: What Fox and Kay’s wedding?

Fancy: They eloped and don’t you remember her first time down the aisle?

Theresa: Fancy look at me.

Fancy turned and looked at Theresa. Theresa took both her hand and gave them a squeeze as she said…

Theresa: Everything will be fine. You and Noah love each. Nothing is going to come between that. No one will get in the way.

Fancy: But what if someone turns up and tries to stop it?

Theresa: Who is going to stop this wedding Fancy? Who?

Fancy: Your brother.

Theresa: My brother only wants your happiness Fancy. He’s not going disturb your wedding day. He knows how precious this is to you.

Fancy: He’s been really good about all this.

Fancy fought the erg to break down and cry. It was almost over whelming. Part of really felt for Luis. She’d cried so many times for him. She couldn’t just erase him. She did have feelings for him and she didn’t want to hurt him the way she had.

Theresa: Fancy listen to me if you love Noah more than Luis that’s the man Luis would want you with. You love Noah right?

Fancy: More than anything.

Theresa: You’ve got nothing to worry about.

Fancy: I hope you’re right.

Ivy: Theresa’s right Fancy everything’s going to be just fine. I just checked everyone and everything will be perfect. You’ll have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.

Fancy: Thanks mother. I honestly couldn’t have done this without you.

Ivy: Of course not I’m your mother. Theresa there’s someone here who you might want to keep your eye on.

Theresa: She didn’t. How dare she?

Ivy: I don’t want to cause a scene because it’s Fancy’s big day. She’s here with Jared. I don’t know what’s going on but be on your guard.

Fancy: You two are working together? What’s going on?

Ivy and Theresa: Nothing.

Fancy crossed her arms. Did they think she was stupid enough to believe that?

Ivy: It’s nothing for you to worry. You just concentrate on having fun and enjoying yourself. This is your day.

Fancy: And Theresa’s my friend.

Theresa: If I need you I’ll let you know. Thank you Ivy. Would you please be so kind as to sit with Little Ethan and Jane?

Ivy: I’d be delighted. Fancy you’ve half hour left. Try to relax this will be the best day of your life I can promise you.

Fancy: I hope so.

Ivy: Just picture yourself married to the man of your dreams.

Fancy: I can do that.

Theresa: I’m going to go for a moment. Kay and the rest should be here soon. Relax. Deep breaths.

Fancy: Got it.

Theresa slipped out of the room nearly bumping into Luis.

Theresa: What are you doing here?

Luis: I’m not here for Fancy.

Theresa: Luis I know you still love her.

Luis: Theresa I’m following Jared. He’s here and that means you’re not safe.

Theresa: Luis I’ll be fine. I heard he’s here with Gwen.

Luis: Theresa you don’t know that half of it. I won’t tell you know, but please be on your guard. I’ll keep eyes on both of you as much as I can.

Theresa: Luis you honestly have nothing to worry about.

Luis: I’m sure.

Amber: Excuse me but do you know where Fancy is?

Theresa: Yeah inside this door.

Amber: Oh good I thought I was lost. I know it seems hard to get lost in a church but I can.

Theresa: It’s okay. You’re Amber?

Amber: Yeah. I think I met your brother Miguel once.

Theresa: Yeah he told me about you.

Amber: All good I hope.

Theresa: Mostly. Anyway I should let you get in there with Fancy. Nerves are killing her.

Amber: Fancy always was like that. Nice to meet you…

Theresa: Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Crane.

Amber: I thought I knew your face.

Theresa: Yeah most people do by now. It’s nice to have you too, Amber.

Amber slipped in behind the door out of sight.

Theresa: She’s pretty huh?

Luis: I guess.

Theresa: You guess? Luis she’s drop dead beautiful.

Luis: Before you get some wild idea I’m leaving. Remember what I said Theresa.

Theresa: I will. I still think you’re worrying over nothing.

Theresa made her way through the people making their way into the church. It wasn’t a huge ceremony. Fancy wanted to keep it small. The relatives were all there and some old school friends that she’d kept in touch with. Theresa easily spotted Jared and Gwen sitting next to each other. They seemed involved in an important conversation. Like they were scheming together. Theresa moved passed them making sure they saw her and went to speak with her son.

Little Ethan: Hey mom. You look beautiful.

Theresa: Thank you. Grandma Ivy is going to sit next to you. I want you to promise me that you and Jane will behave.

Little Ethan: Yes ma’am. Promise.

Theresa: Don’t go wandering off with anyone okay?

Little Ethan: Sure mom. We’ll stay here till you and dad are done.

Theresa: Good. Hey Janie.

She stooped down and gave her daughter a kiss. She looked at the clock and walked quickly back to Fancy’s room. All the bride’s maids were there. Kay, Esme, Amber, and now so was she.

Fancy: Oh thank God Theresa it’s you. I’m so nervous.

Esme: I don’t know why. I told her that even though every marriage hers will be the one that makes it.

Theresa: I’m sure that’s just what she needed to hear.

Esme: I was also trying to give her some tips on how to work Luis…

Theresa and Fancy: Noah.

Esme: Wait you’re marrying Noah? Does that mean Lois is free?

Theresa: It’s Luis.

Esme: Right.

Fancy: Theresa help me I can’t think.

Theresa: Fancy take a breath and calm down. Esme darling this really isn’t the time. We’ve only got a few minutes left. Is everyone ready?

Kay: I am. Maria’s ready, too.

Fancy: Good. She’s going to be a cute flower girl.

Kay: I know. She’s looks so cute in her yellow dress. She’s really excited. Hey Theresa you look great.

Theresa: Thanks.

Ivy: Just came in for a last minute check is everyone all set?

Fancy: I think I’m going to be sick.

Ivy: Well you look beautiful. Noah said he loves you and can’t wait to see you in your dress. He said he’s sure you’ll be a knock out.

Fancy: I can’t wait to see him. Oh my God I’m really getting married!

Theresa: Just remember steady walk down the aisle. You’ll do fine.

Ivy: Five minutes left where’s Julian.

Julian: Right here. Eve wanted to make sure I looked my best.

Ivy: Well you’re almost late for our daughter’s wedding.

Eve: I’m sorry Ivy it really was my fault Julian couldn’t find the bowtie I’d laid out for him and I wouldn’t let him grab another.

Ivy: It’s fine since you’re here. Why don’t you go find a seat? It’s about to start.

Eve: Good idea. I hope you don’t mind but we brought our son along.

Ivy: Well it might confuse the seating at the reception but I’ll tell the planner and she’ll fix it. Just go for right now.

Eve: Okay. See you in a bit darling.

She said to Julian leaning in for a kiss before leaving.

Planner: Are we ready?

Fancy: No. Not yet. I have to umm. I need…

Ivy: Fancy are you ready to become Noah’s wife?

Fancy: Yeah I guess I am.

Julian: You look beautiful Fancy.

Fancy: Thank you father.

Julian: You’re going to be just fine. Noah’s a great man.

Fancy: I hope I don’t fall.

Julian: Since when does Fancy Crane ever fall? She always rises to the occasion. It’s just nerves darling you’ll do fine.

Fancy: Well I hope so because this is it.
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Noah hated waiting. It seemed awful. He hadn’t seen Fancy since nine the previous night and it was killing him. He wanted to see her so badly. He wanted to marry her more than anything.

Ethan: Man would you calm down?

Noah: Easy for you to say. You’re not getting married.

Fred: Noah I’ve got to agree with Ethan you seriously need a break. Sit down. The time will come soon enough.

Fred was an old friend from medical school. He and Noah had been great friends and Noah asked him to be his best man.

Noah: I just can’t wait. It’s going to be perfect. I can’t wait to see her in the dress. I’ll bet she’ll be just beautiful.

Ethan: I know Fancy and she’ll be beautiful alright. But you need to stop pacing on you’ll wear a hole in the floor.

Noah: Yeah I guess so. I just wish I could see her. Tell her how much I love her.

Ethan: In a few minutes you will.

Noah: I can’t wait to see your wedding day man. I know you’ll go just as crazy as me. I just hope we can get through it without having someone crash into the church, or someone coming back from the dead or something.

Ethan: You’ll be fine. You and Fancy love each other and that’s all that matters.

Luis: Ethan they told me I could find you here.

The room quieted when Luis entered. The tension was so tight you could cut it with a knife. He looked at Noah only once before turning his attention back to Luis.

Ethan: Sure man, what’s up?

Luis: Alone. It’s about my sister.

Ethan grabbed Luis by the arm and pulled him into another room where they were alone.

Ethan: What happened?

Luis: Nothing yet. Jared is here now he’s sitting with Gwen but I found out some things you need to know.

Ethan: Okay.

Luis: I believe he killed his parents and his ex wife.

Ethan: Do you have proof.

Luis: Lots of circumstantial evidence. Look I need to do some more digging but you need to keep an eye on Theresa for me. I’ll try my best but I’ll really be on Jared.

Ethan: Don’t worry Theresa won’t leave my side. Luis are sure he committed these crimes?

Luis: Beyond a doubt. Everyone says he had a violent temper. When he lost a game of baseball once he beat the umpire up. He was in the hospital for two weeks. They claim he was very possessive of things close to him. Laura walked out and he couldn’t lose her. I’m sure he killed her and that’s why I’m worried about Theresa.

Ethan: Theresa won’t be out of my sight I promise. Jared won’t go near her without me being there.

Luis: Be careful he could go after you, too.

Ethan: I will. Hey man how are you holding up?

Luis: With the wedding?

Ethan: Yes.

Luis: Ask me tomorrow.

Luis walked away without another word. Ethan sighed and ran his hand through his hair. As happy as he was for Fancy and Noah he knew how much Luis was hurting. He hoped someone could come along that he could love and that this person would love him in return.

Noah: Is everything okay?

Ethan: Everything’s fine. It was just something with Theresa. Nothing to worry about though. Feeling any better?

Noah: Is it time yet?

Fred: Just another fifteen minutes. We’ll be getting our cue soon.

Noah: I can’t wait. This is going to be the happiest day of my life.

Ethan: I’m real happy for you man.

Noah: Thanks. It means a lot.

Fred: I think it’s time.

Noah: I’m ready.

Fox: Hey you guys weren’t going to start without me?

Ethan: The same Fox.

Fox: Hey Kay and I were up a little late and trouble getting dressed this morning.

Fred: Well before you start going on and on about your wife I think it’s time we get out there.

Noah: Right.
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Ethan listened to music play. He couldn’t wait until he and Theresa were ready to get married. He looked and saw Gwen with Jared. In truth he really didn’t care what she was doing there with him except that it concerned Theresa. He felt like beating the heck out of Jared but restrained himself. He smiled brightly as Theresa made her way down the aisle. The deep shade of blue just glowed off her skin. She looked so beautiful. He couldn’t take his eyes off her. He didn’t believe Fancy could look anymore beautiful than Theresa.

Fox stood next to Ethan watching Kay walk down the aisle. She was wearing the same deep shade of blue as Theresa and truly glowed in it. He couldn’t believe that she was his wife. She seemed too perfect for him. His mind went back to their wedding night. It had to be the best night of his life. He hoped Noah and Fancy could share the love he and Kay had for each other.

Noah held his breath as the wedding march began. He saw little Maria make her way down first and a few steps behind her there she was. The most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. Fancy glowed in her gown. She wore a designer dress by Oscar de la Renta. It was the whitest dress he’d ever seen. It was covered in lace and sequins, with a train about five feet long. It flowed all the way down to the floor covering her feet. The wail was kept back by a tiara placed a top her head. Her hair was down and in curls. She’s never looked more beautiful to him than at that moment.

Fancy’s heart was in her throat as she walked down the aisle. She saw her old friends, new friends, and all the people who cared about her. She couldn’t stop herself from glancing at Luis who stood off to the side. She turned from him to Noah refusing to let herself dwell on unpleasant thoughts. Noah looked so handsome in his tux. She could’ve ran up to him and just plant a kiss on him. It was so hard not to. His smile was beckoning to her.

Julian led her up to Noah and placed her hand in his. The ceremony began.

Father Lonigan: Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony.

As Father Lonigan continued Noah took in everything about Fancy. Her hair, eyes, smile, every last detail. She was so beautiful. He thought about all the responsibilities that would now fall on his shoulders when he became her husband. A friend, lover, confidant, protector, bread maker, and all of his other future duties as a father. He couldn’t wait until that moment. He loved Fancy so much.

The ceremony flew by for both of them.

Father Lonigan: Noah repeat after me I Noah Bennet.

Noah: I Noah Bennet.

Father Lonigan: Take you Fancy Crane to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and health, through good times and bad, from this moment forward until death do us part.

Noah: Take you Fancy Crane to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and health, through good times and bad, from this moment forward until death do us part.

Father Lonigan: The rings please. Please repeat after me with this ring I thee wed.

Noah: With this ring I thee wed.

Noah grinned as he took the ring and slowly placed it on her fingers. He wanted to kiss her finger as he did. Everything about her was so beautiful today.

Father Lonigan: Fancy please repeat after me. I Fancy Crane.

Fancy: I Fancy Crane.

Father Lonigan: Take you Noah Bennet to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, through good times and bad, from this moment forward until death do us part.

Fancy: Take you Noah Bennet to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, through good times and bad, from this moment forward until death do us part.

Fancy took the ring her hand shaking. She looked into Noah’s eyes and felt his love for her. She took a deep breath trying to implant this moment in her mind forever.

Father Lonigan: Repeat after me again please. With this ring I thee wed.

Fancy: With this ring I thee wed.

Father Lonigan: Do you Noah Bennet take Fancy Crane as your wife?

Noah: I do.

He spoke the words clearly looking directly into Fancy’s eyes. She felt a chill run up her spine as he said those words. She couldn’t believe they were really doing this. After all they’d been through to now be at this point. He took her breath away.

Father Lonigan: Do you Fancy Crane take Noah Bennet as your husband?

Fancy: I do.

Noah smiled brighter than ever at Fancy. Fancy looked at the father waiting impatiently for the part that she couldn’t wait to get to. All she wanted to do was throw her arms around Noah and never let him go.

Father Lonigan: Then by the power vested in my I now pronounce you husband wife. You may now kiss the bride.

Noah took a breath and leaned kissing her gently at first. He wanted to savor this moment forever. Fancy couldn’t breathe as Noah kissed her. She could barely think. They had done it. She was married. She was Mrs. Bennet. As Noah continued to kiss her it grew more passionate. Fancy threw her arms around him now and pulled him as close to her as she could. They broke apart begrudgingly.

Fancy: I love you so much.

Noah: I love you.

Father Lonigan: Ladies and Gentleman I present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bennet.

Fancy: You know you should’ve taken my name.

Noah: Why?

Fancy: Cause I promise my father when I was six I’d always be a Crane.

Noah: You still want to?

Fancy: I wouldn’t trade Mrs. Bennet for all the money and power in the world.

Noah: I love you Mrs. Bennet.

Fancy: I love you too Mr. Bennet.

Cheers rang up through the church as they walked down the aisle. Everyone was so happy. Ethan walked over to Theresa and led her down the aisle followed by Fox and Kay Fred and Esme and Amber bringing the rear up by herself as the maid of honor.

Ethan: I can’t wait until it’s our turn.

Theresa: Me either.

Ethan: Our wedding will be bigger and better.

Theresa: I don’t know about that honey. It’ll definitely be a day we won’t forget though.

Ivy: Little Ethan I need to go speak to someone for a moment. Promise me you won’t leave until I get back.

Little Ethan: Promise.

Ivy walked off over to Sam and Luis and some friends of Fancy’s from college. She needed to tell him something she saw that Alistair had left for her. It wasn’t good news for anyone especially Theresa.

Gwen watched Ivy closely. She was glued to Little Ethan and Jane. Never leaving their side even for a moment. When she walked over to Sam she saw her chance.

Gwen: Little Ethan your mother wants to see you and Jane. She’s out in the car waiting I volunteered to get you.

Little Ethan: Okay.

He got up helping Jane brushing Gwen off when she tried to pick the little girl up. Gwen felt the beating Little Ethan but controlled herself. What she was doing to Theresa was more important.

Little Ethan: I don’t see the limo. What are you trying to pull?

Gwen: Little Ethan I swear you have a big imagination. It’s over there. See?

Little Ethan: No. Wait I see it now.

The limo pulled up slowly. Little Ethan opened the door expecting to see his parents but instead he didn’t. Gwen pushed him in just before he could bolt away with Jane and shut the door. She ordered a man in front to drive.

Gwen: Don’t even think about leaving. You’re going to stay with me for a while.

Little Ethan: I want to be with my mom and dad. You’re kidnapping me. That’s a federal offense and you’ll go to jail.

Gwen: Only if I get caught.

Little Ethan: What makes you think you won’t?

Gwen: Little Ethan don’t try anything okay? We’ll be long gone before they miss us. Honestly Ivy will get caught up with Sam and the others and by that time we’ll be at our destination.

Little Ethan: Where are you taking me and my sister?

Gwen: Well I have to get out of town and fast. Driver step on it.

Little Ethan: My dad will find you. He’ll get us back.

Gwen: Don’t count on it.

Theresa shook hands with all the guests as they walked by moving towards the bride and groom. As the people started to dissipate she heart launched in her throat when she saw Ivy without her children.

Theresa: Ivy where’s Little Ethan?

Ivy: I don’t know. He promised me he’d wait here.

Theresa: You left him?

Ivy: Only for a moment. Theresa I found something on the computer yesterday. The CD was for you but when I turned the computer on the disk was already in. It involved a legal matter for Sam and he has it. I turned back to them and now I don’t see them anywhere.

Theresa: Is Gwen gone?

Ivy: I don’t see her.

Theresa: No!

People turned when they heard Theresa scream. Sam and Luis were already on their cell phones working to contain the situation in case of the worst but Gwen had been gone for over ten minutes and no one knew what kind of car she drove or even if she had the kids.

Ethan: What is it?

Theresa: They’re gone. Ethan our children are gone!

Theresa collapsed in his arms crying uncontrollably. She couldn’t stand losing her children. Not again. Not again to Gwen. She couldn’t lose them. Ethan held her close trying to take in what he heard but stared off in utter shock. His babies were gone? Where? Who took them? When would they be back?

I'm speechless!!!

Loved it!!! everything was perfect (except for Gwen taking LE and Jane lol)! Foah was perfect and it was so cute! I'm glad Foxay was a part of it and even Maria! Where did Gwen take the kids???

This is great I hope you post more.

Yay! Evangelin see you have another fan!!