http://www.nbc.com/Passions/tabloidtruth/i...terviews3.shtmlUp Close and Personal
As one of the wealthiest women in the world, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Crane is often fodder for the gossip mills. We recently sat down with the Queen of the Crane Empire so she could set the record straight on her personal life.
Thank you for taking the time to speak with us, Mrs. Crane. I know you're busy, so let's just jump right in. You're in the middle of a very ugly custody battle, yes?
Unfortunately, that's correct. My son's father, Julian Crane, has suddenly decided he wants to play a more active role in Little Ethan's life. That's a problem because I strongly prefer Julian play the role of a dearly departed dad.
But he is the boy's biological father.
Well... yes, of course he is! Nobody's saying he isn't! Julian is his father biologically, but not emotionally. He's never been a real father to Little Ethan and he never will be. Julian is only seeking custody because he's bored. He'll lose interest. I mean, he has three adult children whom he barely talks to. One daughter hasn't even come home in at least 7 years! Julian would only disappoint my son in the long run.
So you believe Julian is an unfit father?
Absolutely. He's morally corrupt and a terrible drunk. He would cause unthinkable psychological damage to my child. Not even Dr. Phil would be able to help.
And Little Ethan's father figure, Ethan Winthrop, is representing Mr. Crane in court?
(Terse) Yes.
That's awkward. Are you and Mr. Winthrop still involved romantically?
No, I've moved on.
Oh, that's right, you're dating one of your employees, Jared Casey. Isn't that a sexual harassment suit in the making?
Jared and I have a very good relationship. That's all I'll say about that.
So if you're with Jared, does that mean you've given up looking for J.T. Cornell?
No. Um, I'm just tired of being unable to find him.
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That's funny. A source of mine says he saw you and J.T. near the wharf earlier today.
Your source was mistaken. That wasn't me.
Right... So then you DO still want to clear your name in that old tabloid scandal.
Yes. For the last time, I did NOT send Ethan's paternity information to your tabloid. Those witches Gwen and Rebecca did. Gwen even admitted it to me.
Oh, really?
Yes! So of course I still want J.T. to prove my innocence and bring those hags down, but I won't go back to Ethan.
Yeah, right.
I swear!
So if Ethan agreed to divorce Gwen, you wouldn't go running back?
(Pause) Well... I don't think so. I mean, no. I love Jared now. It doesn't matter anyway because Ethan is never leaving that soul-sucking leech of a wife.
You and Gwen have been enemies for years. Do you foresee ever being able to bury the hatchet?
Only if I get to bury it in her back! Repeatedly. That woman and I will never be friends. She stole my daughter.
I guess that's a good reason. So you have a bazillion relatives - which one are you going to leave the bulk of your money to when you die?
What?!
In other words, who's your favorite? I know it wouldn't be Paloma, because let's be honest, you hardly know her. Antonio's already dead. You don't get along with your father, and your mother is always nagging you. So who is it, Luis or Miguel?
I'm not answering that.
You're no fun.
I'm leaving now.