Chapter 1


“Oh my God…what am I going to do? He is going to be here any minute and I have NO clue how I am going to tell him that I gave the son he thinks is his up for adoption.” Said a panicked Whitney


“The sad thing is I can’t even call my best friend because she has her own problems…” continued Whitney


(Knocks on the Door)


”Whit hun, its me open the door” said an excited Fox....”Wow our little guy is so quite, we lucked out with an angel or what” he said as he walked to an empty bassinet, he curiously turned around and said “Whit where is our son” “Umm…” before she could answer “Oh I know where he is…spending quality time with his grandparents, you should of known that the parents have first dips; don’t worry I’ll go get him” as he attempted to leave he heard “NO FOX WAIT!”


“Why Fox Jr. isn’t there?” He didn’t like the expression on her face and quickly said, “We don’t have to name him that you know.” “No Fox that’s not what I was referring to, you’re not going to find him there” said Whitney “Ok Whit you’re really starting to freak me out now so where is my son?” this time Fox responded more firmly


“I really don’t know how to tell you this, but…” said Whit who was cut off “But what just say it” as Fox as he was starting to get annoyed “I gave him up for adoption.” Replied Whitney. Calmly he said, “What do you mean you gave our son up for adoption? Your talking really crazy now.” Said Fox as he continued “C’mon, just tell me where I can go pick him up so we can get to know our son. I mean you do want that don’t you?” smiled Fox “D*** IT Fox this isn’t a game! We no longer have parental rights to our son” snapped Whitney


The expression on Fox’s face alone made Whitney just want to crawl in a hole and just die. Fox felt as though his heart was ripped out of his chest while feeling the life being sucked out of him.


Feeling as though he was having an out of body experience, Fox suddenly became unrecognizable…


“YOU MANIPULATIVE BITCH! I had to accept you didn’t want to marry me because of your BS about not wanting to get married all together. FINE, but you really expect me to just sit back while you treat me like some lap dog. THEY DON’T call me Fox for nothing HONEY; sometimes I wonder why I fell for you in the first place…” shouted Fox while pacing back and forth then suddenly decided to leave.


“OMG…I knew Fox would be upset but I would have never thought his reaction would hurt this much...” talking to no one particular and catching the single tear sliding down her face “Get a grip Whit, your taking this harder than you should… Wait…. if I am then what does that mean? No…it can’t possibly mean….” Said Whit as she came to a realization


(Phone rings)


“Great I wonder which person is that to BARK at me” said Whitney as she walked over to the phone and picked up the receiver and said in a depressing voice “Hello” “Whit? What’s wrong?” responded a concerned Teresa “Oh Teresa its so good to hear your voice, is everything ok with Jane and Little Ethan?” said Whitney as she tried desperately to forget her own chaos “Yeah the kids are fine, but you don’t sound so hot what happened, do you want me to come over?” replied Teresa “No, no that’s fine your going through your own thing” said Whitney, typically putting everyone ahead of herself as she continued “Besides I would much rather talk about what happened at the compound” said Whitney, she cared what happened with Teresa but more importantly didn’t want to think about Fox or her son. “You were always great a changing the subject, Whit we’re best friends come on you can talk to me, I always know when something is bothering you” said Teresa who was determined to help her friend “Ok…its Fox he completely flipped when I told him that I gave the baby up for adoption” said Whitney as she heard complete silence as she continued “AND I don’t need to hear the I told you so thank you very much” continued Whitney “That’s not what I was going to say” replied Teresa “OH really Resa?” replied Whitney who wasn’t buying her ‘story’. “Yup, in fact I’m coming over now right now; you need me more than ever” said Teresa “No its not necessary” said Whitney who know she did in fact need her friend but would rather not be a ‘burden’. “Listen, I’m not taking no for an answer, now sit tight I’ll be there in a few” said Teresa “OK fine, thanks you’re the best…have I told you that lately?” said Whitney. “Um…no but it doesn’t hurt to hear it.” replied Teresa.


Although Whitney had a hard time leaning on others Teresa was different, she was not only her best friend she was like a sister so leaning on her was like breathing; second nature. Her and Simone were not as close and she’d like them to be so Teresa is like that void. Whitney nervously paced around the apartment over the Bennett’s house trying to sort out exactly what she was starting to feel, or already felt just never paid attention to. In a sense it was a good thing Fox stormed out when he did, although she missed him like crazy.

“OK Whit, open the door I’m hear” said Teresa “Thank God, Teresa I need your help” said a nervous Whitney “Wow you really don’t look too hot, in fact you look like you lost your best friend. You saying you need my help must mean this is BIG” said Teresa as she teased Whitney “In some ways I feel like I did” mumbled Whit “What was that Whit?” asked Teresa “Oh never mind...” replied Whitney as she continued “OK, here is the thing, it really bothered me what Fox said before he stormed off” “Well….you never exactly told me what he said, so spill; what happened?” said Teresa “The details are not that important, but he pretty much told me that I was a manipulative bitch” replied Whitney “What!?! Wait I’m suppose to believe sweet Fox, the Fox that LOVES the dirt you walk on said that? Yeah right….” Said a shocked Teresa “What you don’t believe me?” asked Whitney “Relax, that’s not what I meant, its just really hard to swallow; I know he loves you and that’s why you too are so good together because whether you want to admit it or not you love him too” said Teresa “That’s just it I finally realize that I love him” replied Whitney “Huh…did I hear you right, you’re not on your unhealthy kick of still loving Chad?” said Teresa “NO that’s not what I meant” replied Whitney “SEE, I knew it was too good to be true” said a disappointed Teresa “Oh shut up, just listen I am not saying I don’t love Chad because I do, I mean how could I not he was my first love even though I didn’t know he was my brother but I’m very grateful that I found out he is my brother” said Whitney “Wait, that doesn’t sound like your glad for the reasons I think you are” said a curious Teresa “Would you stop trying to get into my head and let me finish” said Whitney “Ok sorry continue” said Teresa as she made it look like she was zipping her lips shut “Thank you rude one, anyway as I was saying I started to fall for Fox long before I found out Chad’s paternity…in fact” said Whitney as she was cut off by Teresa “Oh I get it” said an excited Teresa “You know you may be my best friend but that doesn’t mean I won’t hurt you if you interrupt me one more time” said Whitney as Teresa was laughing and said “Sorry, sorry just hurry up and spit it out” “You were actually right, yes I said it, and don’t look at me like that!” said Whitney as she was pointing her fingers “Can I talk now?” asked Teresa “No!” said Whitney as a slight smile came from her mouth; Teresa always had that effect on her. “Teresa it doesn’t even matter when I fell for him, because he just stormed off and he is so pissed at me and justifiably so…I don’t even know where he is, and what he said was in such a cold tone; yes…I know he didn’t mean it but that’s not the point he said it and it really hurt to the point where I realize I’m in love with him” explained Whitney “OMG Whitney that’s WONDERFUL!! What are you still doing in my face? Go find your man!!!” said an excited Teresa “Teresa, how can I do that I mean he doesn’t even want to see me right now” said Whitney “So what? If I actually listened to all the times Ethan told me he didn’t want to see me or ‘its over’, I would have NEVER realize the dept of our love, and it’s the best knowledge I have to date, I mean besides being a mother...Oh I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to bring up…” said Teresa “Teresa its ok you’re a wonderful mother, and someday I will be too” said Whitney “What do you mean someday Whit? You’re already a mother to a beautiful baby boy! It’s not too late go get him...” said Teresa “Teresa we have been through this that baby is also Chad’s you know my half brothers” said Whitney “Wait a second did you do a blood test when you told your mom who the father was?” asked Teresa “Um…. no but what does that matter anyway?” said Whitney “Well duh! Home pregnancy test are not always accurate so how do you even know that this baby is indeed Chad’s?” asked Teresa
(Somewhere in Harmony Park)


“D*** it Whitney why did you have to go shatter my world?” said Fox as he was looking down while walking; Fox bumped into someone. “Oh I’m sor…oh great if it isn’t my WONDERFUL brother; the big guy must be really looking out for me up there!” sarcastically said by Fox “Fox? What’s wrong, why aren’t you with Whitney?” asked Ethan “Quit acting like you don’t know that Whitney gave our son up for adoption” said an angry Fox “Look man, I really wanted to tell you but I just felt it wasn’t my place...” “Wasn’t your place!?! Oh you mean like it wasn’t my place to risk MY life to you’re your wife and your daughter? Ethan I’m your brother for Christ sake! Yeah we might not be close like other brothers but none the less you are MY brother” angrily said by Fox. “I know that Fox but I still felt that it was Whitney’s job to tell you and I really appreciate what you did for Gwen and Jane” “You know I don’t even want to here that horseshit right now, YOU and I are blood, its funny I can understand if Teresa knew why she didn’t tell me…who am I kidding she did know; but you THAT I will never understand. Take your ‘thank you’ and stuff it.” said Fox while attempting to walk away “Fox lets go somewhere and talk, look there is a bench I mean if you rather go somewhere more private I’m up to that as well” said Ethan “I don’t want to go anywhere with you but I will sit down, you could do whatever the hell you want to….” Said Fox as he sat on the bench “I’m not leaving you, you’re my brother” said Ethan “What a load of crock its funny how you turn on your brotherly love when it suits you’re a**” said Fox “you’re really not gonna cut me some slack are you? That’s fine I deserve it, but you were there for me so I’m going to be here for you.” Said Ethan “You bet your ass I’m not cutting you any slack…. right ‘Hero Fox’ what a joke…how ironic I saved your child but wasn’t even here to save my own. OMG that’s why Whitney wanted me out of town so badly; so she can just throw away our kid like he was garbage and that’s why she wanted my power of attorney.” Said Fox as he felt like he was played for a fool. “Come on Fox that’s not how it went down and you know it” said Ethan as he attempted to make things ‘better’. “You can say whatever the hell you want, you have YOUR kid and I don’t” bitterly said by Fox. “I get your hurting and your not thinking clearly” said Ethan “Thinking clearly the love of my life gave away our first born without even a second thought, but Ethan you are right I’m in pain and lashing out at whoever had the misfortune to cross my path so I am sorry I snapped at you; heck I didn’t even mean what I said to Whitney” said Fox “Whitney? You too had a fight, of course you did stupid question, well what did you say?” asked Ethan “Pretty harsh stuff but bottom line I called her a manipulative bitch” said Fox “Wow that’s harsh…even though you were mad I would have never imagined you saying such hurtful things; I wonder how Whitney feels” said Ethan “Yeah…me too, wait a second why should I worry about her? I mean did she worry about HOW I WOULD FEEL about MY SON being put up for adoption? I’m missing so much precious time with my son all because of her schemes.” Said Fox “Hey she said she had good reasons, at least that’s what she told Teresa and I” replied Ethan “Teresa and you huh? Why is it that you can’t go without ten seconds of mentioning her name Ethan?” asked Fox “Fox, that’s a bad attempt to put the spotlight on me” said Ethan “Oh no…I think its genius, in fact YOUR life is more screwed up than mine is” said Fox “Really how so?” asked Ethan “Ok sparkie, I’ll tell you I am ONLY in love with one woman, yeah I’m extremely pissed with her at the moment but at least its down to only one” said Fox “I’m only in love with one woman also” said Ethan “Yeah no kidding and its not your wife so how is that not screwed up?” asked Fox “Fox why are we discussing this, I mean shouldn’t you be on your way to getting back your son?” said Ethan “Oh I’m not worried about that, I will get my son back and its not because I am a Crane, I won’t stop until he is back with me where he belongs, besides talking about your messy life actually helps me” said Fox “Gee, thanks” said Ethan “Now, as I was saying, I heard the crap you said at the compound, by the way brilliant performance I ALMOST believed you” said Fox “Fox what the hell are you talking about? Everything I said was the truth” said Ethan “Ethan come on you staying with Gwen because she is your wife, yeah that’s all fine and dandy but that’s not good enough, especially since you love Teresa the way I love Whitney” said Fox “So let me get this straight your poor attempt to shrink me is what…some part of your healing process of forgiving Whitney and getting your son back?” asked Ethan “Who said anything about forgiving Whitney right away? She put our son up for adoption, I had to deal with her sorry excuse she explained about not wanting to marry me and all I got was she lost her faith in marriage; is that a load of garbage of what? I don’t even want to think about her right now so quit bringing her up. I’m not even sure if she even loves me….” Said Fox “Fox what are you talking about she does love you” replied Ethan “Yeah, but is it the way that I love her and nice try smart ass I’m still going to say my point whether you like it or not” replied Fox “There is no point, I’m married to Gwen and I have a child with Teresa, there is nothing to discuss” said Ethan “Yeah your forgetting one more detail your ONLY in love with Teresa and she’s NOT your wife!” said Fox “That doesn’t matter….” mumbled Ethan “What was that Ethan?” asked Fox “Nothing, just nothing…anyway its getting late, I should get back to Gwen, I don’t want her worrying” said Ethan “You mean going on the war path” said Fox “I just hope you know your situation will never be solved until you choose who you really love and want to be with and that’s Teresa” said Fox “Whatever Fox, just think long and hard before you ruin what you have with Whitney and stop studying my life” said Ethan “Its hard not to study your ticking time bomb you call a life and what are you talking about I’m not the one that threw away our son; you should be telling her this not me!” said Fox as a smirk emerged from Ethan’s face as he said “Later lil’ bro” “yeah….later” replied Fox.


As Fox watched Ethan walking away he decided to stay in the park a little longer he wasn’t quite ready to face Whitney but failed to get her off his mind; the more he thought about Whitney the angrier he got. He realized it wasn’t doing any good, so he got up and started to walk though the park until a couple he spotted grabbed his attention. They were with their little boy and seemed so happy like they didn’t have a care in the world. That’s when it suddenly came to him; he finally realized what he had to do.


After Teresa and Whitney’s heart to heart, Whitney decided she needed to clear her head and figure out what her next move was. Teresa took that as a cue and left so Whitney walked out with her; Whitney decided she needed to clear her head and it was a beautiful night so she thought why not talk moonlight stroll.


(While Whitney was walking)


“I’m so glad that Teresa and I had this heart to heart it really helped me realize how much I love my son and Fox” she said to herself as she realized she was walking no where specific and wounded up in the park. “What am I doing here, its like I was drawn or something, right Whit you were drawn” said Whitney as she continued to talk to herself. Consequently, Whitney admired the same couple with the little boy and was more determined then ever to get her family back. “Dear God please let me get through to Fox, help me find the strength to tell him the whole truth I hope it’s not to late” said Whitney “Tell me the whole truth about what Whitney” shocked to hear his voice she turned around and their eyes meet making her feel unfamiliar butterflies in her stomach. Trying not to make it noticeable she felt like a little schoolgirl she blurted out “Fox what are you doing in the park?” asked Whitney hoping she didn’t make it obvious she was trying to avoid that question. “Why are you trying to avoid my question?” asked Fox “I’m not, aren’t you mad at me or something like that?” asked Whitney “Whit, come on just tell me and yes I am angry at you” said Fox. Hearing that didn’t make Whitney fell any better but she admired that the most about Fox, his honesty. “Ok ok I’ll tell you but this information is going to make you angrier at me” said Whitney “Angrier than I already am highly unlikely” said Fox “Fox there was a really good reason why I didn’t marry you and it had nothing to do with my lack of faith in marriage, well at least it wasn’t all of it” said Whitney “Finally I already knew this but its really nice that you’re admitting it, ok I’m listening” said Fox


This was the first time since the adoption Fox and Whitney were able to talk civilly to one another without raising their voices; they had quarrels but nothing like the one they had in their apartment, although Fox didn’t like to admit it he couldn’t stay angry at Whitney for long even though he tried his hardest; his love for her would always out way the anger and staying angry seemed like it ate away at him like the plague.


“Here goes nothing…Fox the baby is not yours, at least not biologically” said Whitney “What?!?” Ironically Fox felt slightly relieved because that meant she loved him after all. “Wait your mother did a test” said Fox “Well not exactly, I took two home pregnancy tests and they were positive then you and I made love and….” Said Whitney who was cut off by Fox “Wait a second you don’t even know for sure that I’m not the father” said Fox “What is this do you and Teresa share a brain? She said the same exact thing earlier tonight” said Whitney “Well Teresa has a point you can’t be certain ok I’ll amuse you if I’m not the father then that means your sick twisted, correction our sick twisted brother is” said Fox “Yes now do you see why I had to give the baby up for adoption?” asked Whitney “Honestly, no he is still apart of you and what made you think that I wouldn’t have handled the truth, I love you and that has no conditions at least not in my book; besides you didn’t do a blood test so you could have just very well given away Fox Jr.” Fox said smiling so Whitney took that as a cue as she said “OMG” and ran into Fox’s waiting arms ecstatically as he embraced her “That means you forgive me?” asked Whitney “No, I can’t at least not yet, it hurts me that you felt you had to keep this from me; I thought we were in this together it even makes me question whether you even trust my love for you or worst that you even love me at all” replied Fox


“Fox that’s just it the thought of losing you made me realize how much I truly love you and I can’t imagine my life without you in it” said Whitney “Yeah that’s really easy to say but meaning it is a whole other tune” said Fox, whose not biting “Fox how could you doubt my love for you?” asked Whitney “How could I doubt it? Gee lets go down the list shall we, I asked you to marry me because you were carrying my child, well at least I thought you were and I love you so I figured what the hell; THEN to add more salt to my injury after dealing with you rejection, you gave our son up for adoption; I may or may not be his biological father but I love him as if he were my very own; for all we know he is and if you told me the truth we could have handled the situation differently and definitely worked things out together” said Fox “I didn’t want my son growing up with a stigma” said Whitney “ Who said he would have grown up with a stigma? I would have kept your secret, don’t you get by now I will do just about anything for you; you have to stop acting like the world is on your shoulders or worst that your all alone because you’re not” replied Fox “I know that please what do I have to do to prove to you that I do love you and want us to work?” asked Whitney “That’s just it I don’t even know anymore and its not about proving anything anyway; I need time can you handle that?” asked Fox “Time, I can give you time” with that Fox left the park and leaving a crushed Whitney behind.

“At least what he said wasn’t a definite no and he still loves me so I’ll get you back Nicholas Foxworth Crane and I don’t care what I have to do to get it done. OMG I sound like Teresa now, ok maybe this can work to my advantage….if Teresa were in this mess what would she do…” said Whitney as she was speaking to herself and continued “I got it! This has to work…” Whitney excitingly ran out the park for she was on a mission to ‘fix’ things.

As Fox left the park, trying to digest everything Whitney just told him, it seemed to be nearly impossible for it was a lot to intake; he finally reached his hybrid metallic red porche and got in it. Driving to what seemed to be nowhere he subconsciously ended up the last place he thought he would be.

“OMG I must never say or think like ‘Teresa’ again because her schemes always backfire and what makes me think it will ever help me far less get me back Fox?” said Whitney as she continued “Great, now I’m talking to myself. How could I think using my son and Fox’s love for him will get him back, I mean what if someone already adopted my son? Nah its too soon. What am I doing still talking to myself and sitting on this bench, I’ll take care of this one step at a time and I’ll start with my son first.” Said a determined Whitney

(Back with Fox)


“What the hell am I doing here?” asked Fox as he continued to himself “The Blue Note, why on earth would I come to the place where it all started” Fox attempted to walk away when he heard an angelic voice that reminded him of Whitney’s so it lured him inside. “Wow she sings like an angel” the woman had long curly black hair like Whitney shaped like an hour glass and wearing a red salsa strapless dress that seem to fit her like a glove, “funny Fox you said the same thing last time, which caused you to fall madly in love” said Fox as he listened to the woman sing. After her two song set she finally came off the stage; he was located at the bar and wasn’t really focusing on his surroundings, especially after that woman who caused him to come in the first place left the stage “Great Whitney Russell drove me to talk to myself. WOMEN SUCK!” screamed Fox “You know….you shouldn’t say that so loud” Fox turned around only to find the very attractive woman that reminded him of Whitney, the 'angelic singer' and it really annoyed him that he was always reminded of Whitney by everything around him. “Hi I’m Ava” said the ‘angelic singer’ “Ava, a beautiful name for a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice” He kissed her hand then said “Fox” Its funny Fox could flirt with Ava but he felt nothing as mad as he was at Whitney she is in his heart.


”What’s a good-looking man like you drinking alone in a bar? Where is your girlfriend?” asked Ava “Girlfriend huh, that’s the oldest and most common way to find out a person’s status I should know I invented it, come on you can be more original than that now can’t you?” asked Fox as made Ava laugh as she replied “I guess I have to be schooled” said Ava “Well not by me sweetheart, actually technically I am taken.” Said Fox “Not according to your left hand” replied Ava “Aren’t you a forward little thing? Funny, that you mentioned that I would have been wearing one of those if she only said yes to my marriage proposal” said a bitter Fox as he continued “Hey bartender another shot and this time make it two doubles” “Wow I never heard anyone drink that much at one time, this woman must of truly hurt you” said Ava ‘Well not that its any of your business she shattered my heart is more like it, she had my complete love and trust and mocked it, well at least at the moment that’s what I see; as for you never seeing anybody drink two doubles you don’t get out much do you?” Fox continued “Give me an hour I might change my story” “I don’t find that funny and I know we just meet but if you want to talk I’m here to listen, life is strange that way” said Ava “Yeah no kidding” said Fox as he continued “Ok here is my soap opera of a life, I proposed to my girlfriend that if you haven’t noticed I am madly in love with and she said no on some BS terms” said Fox “Care to share them?” asked Ava “Well they aren’t really important but bottom line is they weren’t strong enough reasons. I mean she was having my baby but that wasn’t the only reason I asked her to be my wife” said Fox “Are you sure she knows that?” asked Ava “Yes, before we even found out she was pregnant she knew I had every intention of marrying her someday but I guess someday came sooner at least it was suppose to you know what I mean?” asked Fox “Ok so that’s what broke your heart? Or was it more like bruising your ego?” asked Ava “Ha ha aren’t you the funny one tonight, and no if you let me finish I will tell you the reason she thought was good enough to give my son up for adoption.” Said Fox. The fact that Fox said the little boy was his son so freely made him realize that either way it doesn’t matter who his biological father is that baby IS Fox’s no matter what, and how he saw it now a few knew the truth; his philosophy was ‘what you don’t know can’t hurt you’. While he was thinking this he completely muted Ava from his mind, he saw her lips moving but zero comprehension on what she was saying, which suddenly game to her attention.


”Fox? Did you hear anything I said just now” asked Ava “Huh, what? Of course I didn’t, I mean I did” said Fox with a slight smile “SURE you did, you had it right the first time, what I said was I’m sure she had good reasons that were justifiable to her and even though I don’t know her she probably didn’t do it to hurt you; I can see by the way you talk about her and how your face lights up that you truly love her and that kind of love cannot be one-sided despite what you may or may not think” said Ava. Amazingly that made sense to Fox it now hit him that Whitney felt like she was in a corner that was closing in on her and she had no way out but to watch herself slowly die. Hearing a woman’s perspective on his situation truly helped him to look at it in a different light.


Cutting Ava off ‘Thank you” said Fox ”For what?” asked Ava “Helping me realize that my family is the most important thing to me no matter what; I mean I always knew in the back of my mind but hearing your input somehow solidified it, well I better go start repairing my family, take care ok” said Fox “Yeah you too” said Ava

Chapter 2


(Back with Whitney)

“I really hope its not to late to get my son back, I can’t believe I let Chad being the father of my son or in Fox and Teresa’s case the possibility of him being the father of my baby boy stop me from experiencing the beauty of motherhood.” Smiling at the idea of getting her son back Whitney enters the 24-hour adoption agency to get what she hoped was her son back.

”Hello, I’m Ms. Whitney Russell, I gave my son up for adoption a little over 72 hours ago and I was wondering although the time frame expired; I changed my mind, and I want my son back” the social worker responded “That’s baby boy Russell-Crane right, I’m sorry your son was just adopted” said the social worker “What? So quickly? By whom?” asked Whitney “Me” turning around slowly Whitney surprisingly sees Chad “Why the hell would you adopt my son?” asked an angry Whitney


”I adopted him because I love you” said Chad “Oh god please hearing you say that suddenly makes me feel sick” hearing Whitney say that shocked Chad and made Whit come to the realization that she is truly over Chad which couldn’t make her happier. “What, that’s impossible I know you love me” said Chad “Oh really you arrogant son of a bitch, why are you so certain oh let me guess, by the way I’m looking at you because if you look closely what little love I had for you is completely gone; all I feel for you is pity I would help you but I feel your beyond that.” Said Whitney “Come on baby your just talking non sense you let everyone else brainwash you I know you, me and Chad Jr. could be happy” said a delusional Chad “OMG you really did completely lose your mind, what the hell makes you think that I would EVER come back to you and my son will NEVER be named after you if anything he will be named after his REAL father Fox; are you forgetting the major FACTOR that we are brother and sister!” shouted Whitney as she continued “You really sound like a freak right now Chad” “No I don’t I sound like a man in love” said Chad ‘That’s just repulsing to hear its so funny I now see that you’re beyond repair. Ok for arguments sake I’ll go along with your charade of you “loving” me what makes you think I would appreciate you buying my child?” asked Whitney “What are you talking about Whit I did this by the books.” Said Chad “Oh don’t Whit me, you know damn well you used your newly Crane influence to be the one to get my son and I won’t be surprised that you used blackmail either, you truly are like your evil grandfather” said Whitney


”Wow you really think I am that type of guy?” asked Chad “As easy as it is for me to blink my eyes” replied Whitney “What happened to our love Whit?” asked Chad ‘Get this through your head you sick freak! You and I are SIBLINGS; want to spell it out with me lets go S I B L I N G S! And if you think that having temporary custody of my son is going to ‘win me back’ then you have another thing coming” said Whitney as she continued “I will get my son back and raise him with his real father Fox not you” said Whitney “Yeah we’ll see about that he is my son now and it aint no d*** temporary custody either; I won’t give him up without a fight and you’re going to come around eventually” said an overconfident Chad “As for coming around…NEVER, be prepared to lose this battle” replied Whitney “Yeah you and what army?” asked Chad “She doesn’t need to have an army when she has me” beaming at the site of Fox, Whitney just ran to him and let their problems slip her mind and Fox cupped her in his arms where she belonged.


His anger for her also seemed unimportant especially after hearing her conversation with Chad. Whitney wasn’t aware that Fox was in the vicinity for quite sometime in fact he was there for the entire duration of the discussion; apparently they had the same idea to go to the agency to reverse the adoption, the site of Chad made Fox see red and he immediately wanted to protect Whitney and smash Chad’s head into something that would make it disappear. For some reason he didn’t and for the first time he felt Whitney’s love for him, the fact that she can defend herself, amongst other things but best of all he heard her say she no longer loved Chad and that was like music to his ears.


”How did you know I would be here?” asked Whitney “Actually I didn’t know, I came here to reverse the adoption process to get our son back” replied Fox as he continued “I guess we had the same idea” said Fox as he looked at her as if she were the only woman in the world and she responded “Yeah I guess we did, makes our connection even stronger don’t you think” she winked at him and they both smiled “AWW isn’t this GREAT, the cute little family minus their kid” said a bitter Chad. Knowing that would egg Fox into wanting to punch Chad, Whitney just grabbed his arm as he said “Look Chad you only adopted our child because you thought you would be able to manipulate your SISTER into coming back to you; don’t you feel sick or even disturbed by that?” asked Whitney “NO, Whitney and I were together a very long time and a love like that doesn’t just die overnight” said Chad “Speak for yourself I am no longer in love with you remember I love Fox and we are going to get married” said Whitney not realizing what she said before she could try to do control damage she heard “That’s right baby we are as soon as possible” hearing that made her feel like a kid who can experience Christmas morning everyday but she wasn’t sure if it was real for all she knew it was an act to show Chad that they had a united front no matter what. “Oh please you expect me to believe that you too are in love give me a break” said Chad “Honestly Chad we don’t give a s*** what you think or feel, by the way how did you get our baby released from the hospital he was sick?” asked Whitney “For your information Whitney, he is perfectly healthy except for his slightly under developed lungs and he isn’t out of the hospital yet; I have to wait until his lungs fully develop” said Chad “What? Nothing else was wrong with him?” asked Whitney and Fox slightly tapped her at the side and as if on cue she shut up and she caught on. “Why do you sound so surprised anyway?” asked a curious Chad “Well she did give birth early and I blame you for that with your sick and twisted belief that you belong with my future wife” said Fox. Whitney loved the sound of that, it made her dream of being a family with Fox that much closer to coming reality. “I’m not the one that missed the birth of my own son” said Chad and Fox wanted to punch Chad so badly he decided to be the bigger person. “Fox lets get out of here, you might of won round one but you are definitely not winning this fight” said Whitney and with that she walked out of the agency leaving Fox saying “You heard my fiancé, enjoy the precious LITTLE time you have with MY son it won’t be long before he is with us again” said Fox. Knowing he got to Chad mentally, Fox just smugly padded his back and walked out. “Oh I will make you mine Whitney if it’s the last thing I do” firmly said by Chad.


As Whitney and Fox were driving to their apartment it was mostly silence in the car. Oddly enough they both had a lot of things to tell each other but there was still no communication until Whitney broke the silence.


“You know what you said back there I know it was just for show and to get Chad all wild up…” said a disappointed Whitney. Fox looking confused because he wasn’t sure what she was referring to as she continued “I mean when you said we were going to get married” said Whitney and Fox wasn’t sure how to take that so Fox just kept quiet which made Whitney nuts she wanted a reaction. “Fox…I’m talking to you” said Whitney “Yes I know that I just don’t know what you want me to say” replied Fox and that response infuriated her even more.

(Outside their apartment)


Finally arriving at their apartment over the Bennett’s house they got out, but not before Fox opened the car door for Whitney. That made her feel worse because he’s giving her the silent treatment and to her that couldn’t be a good thing.

(Later inside…)


“What do you mean what I want you to say, hello I want you to speak your mind” replied Whitney “Speak my mind huh? Ok I’m still not over the fact you gave our son away for adoption and I don’t want to hear any crap about him not being mine one hundred percent; whether he is my son biologically or not he is still my son in all the ways that count.” Said Fox. Whitney loved hearing him say that and if she only knew this would be the outcome maybe she would have handled the situation differently. “I mean this little boy is already my world and I haven’t even meet him yet.” said Fox “I love him too Fox” replied Whitney “Really you have a funny way of showing it.” said Fox “Look I told you why I did what I did; I thought it was the best thing for my little boy.” Said Whitney “No it was just a cop-out and you were wrong what’s best for him is you and me.” Said Fox “Ok I get that now and if you would put aside your anger for me for just a little while maybe we can come up with a plan to get him back; from the looks of things Chad is not giving up without a fight and its disturbing that he is using our son to do it.” said Whitney “You know what I don’t even want to talk about that sick freak unless its absolutely necessary and guess what this aint an emergency.” Said Fox. That made Whitney laugh and Fox liked making her laugh. “I am more disappointed in you then angry, because I thought you were comfortable enough to come to me when you feel you’re in trouble. I know if I felt cornered you’re the first person I would come to.” Said Fox “Not that this is an excuse but I always feel like I can take care of things all on my own, with occasionally turning to Teresa.” Replied Whitney “That’s just it you have Teresa and ME.” Said Fox “I get that now.” Replied Whitney “Do you really?” asked Fox “Yes I do so do you forgive me or what because you know I’m sorry and I really can’t take you being mad at me, it drives me nuts.” Said Whitney. Fox devilishly contemplated making Whitney suffer but he realized she is in as much agony as he was so he replied. “Of course I forgive you so we will talk about this more in the morning. Ok?” Whitney wasn’t sure how to react to that, she wanted to just run into his arms but at the same time she didn’t want to be too pushy so she backed off. Smiling while she said “Ok and I know that you forgave me but I want you to have the bed and I’ll take the couch.” Said Whitney “Non sense we can both sleep on the bed, unless you want it and I take the couch” said a slightly smiling Fox “No that’s fine we can both sleep on the bed.” “Ok its settled, good night Whit.” Said Fox “Good night Fox.” Said Whitney. They both desired to be with one another and wanted to cave into their feelings but felt it was too soon so they just settled to be next to each another. Ironically they didn’t realize they felt the same exact way at the same time. I wonder if that would have changed anything?


Whitney barely slept as she watched Fox sleep; it was actually one of the things she loved most. Right before the sun rose she went into the Bennett’s kitchen to fix Fox something to eat and bumped into Ivy.

“I’m really sorry and I don’t have energy to fight right now.” said Whitney “What are you talking about Whitney?” said puzzled Ivy. Not sure if Ivy was pulling her chain or she genuinely didn’t know what was going on so Whit just played along. “Oh nothing good morning Ivy” said Whitney “Good morning dear, so Fox is still asleep?” asked Ivy. “Um yeah I actually came here to bring him some breakfast before he woke up.” Said Whitney. Carrying a tray of food slightly below her waste, Ivy couldn’t see that she already gave birth. “Whitney darling you shouldn’t be carrying things like that under your condition.” Said Ivy. As Ivy said those words she walked up to Whit and volunteered to take the tray from her. “No its fine Ivy its not that heavy anyway.” Said Whitney “No I insist, I don’t want anything happening to my unborn grandchild.” Replied Ivy “No really I’m fine and so is the baby.” Said Whitney. Regretting that she actually lied she tried to get out of there as quickly as she could. “Whitney just let me help you.” Said persistent Ivy. As they both struggled the tray fell down and much to Ivy surprise, Whitney was no longer pregnant. “Whitney your stomach is flat” said Ivy who wasn’t sure what to feel. Whitney didn’t know what to say and she wasn’t sure if telling her the truth was appropriate at this time; as she was about to say something she was saved. “Good morning mother” said Fox “Good morning darling, you and Whitney had your baby already and you didn’t tell me?” asked Ivy “Actually he came early and he is in the hospital for observation.” Said Fox. Feeling guilty that he sort of lied to his mother, he wasn’t ready for her to hear the truth because he knew him and Whitney still needed to work things out. “He? I have a beautiful grandson? That’s wonderful I cannot wait to meet him and spoil him rotten.” Fox and Whitney both had guilty faces as they looked at each other. “Yeah Ivy Fox and I can’t wait.” Said Whitney “So does this mean we will have a wedding in the works?” asked Ivy. Triggering emotions Whitney just ran out the room. “What’s wrong with her Fox? She still doesn’t want to marry you?” asked Ivy “Actually she does, she is just worried about the baby.” Replied Fox “Oh ok so go after her we’ll talk later. I’m sure your son is fine.” With that he ran off to Whitney.


“What’s wrong?” asked Fox “What’s wrong? Gee I don’t know maybe my son is under custodial care of my twisted brother; I lied to the man I love more than anything and I have no clue where we stand or how we are going to get our son back.” Said Whitney. Fox was very happy with the words that came out of Whit’s mouth but was hurting for her because she was in so much pain he just grabbed her in his arms and held her tight. “Don’t worry we’ll get our son back….lets get married.” Said Fox “What!?! Are you serious I mean do you really think that this is the solution to our problems?” asked Whitney “No its not but I love you and I know you love me; we are up against someone very twisted so who knows what is up his sleeve.” Said Fox “So you only want to marry me because you think its our best shot of getting our son back?” asked Whitney “No wow you really know how to kill a moment; I am saying we’re in love and we are fighting to get our son back so being married would show stability in the courts eyes its two for the price of one.” Said Fox “Wait you really think it will get as far as the courts?” asked Whitney “Maybe, I mean we are dealing with Chad here and anything is possible.” Replied Fox “I’m sorry I’m just scared that we won’t get him back” said Whitney “Don’t worry we will and I don’t care what I have to do get him back” said Fox
CJ was well enough to come out of the hospital after a few weeks passed; the doctors still wanted Chad to bring the baby back for route check ups. One doctor even thought the baby was being released to early but Chad insisted if the baby didn’t ‘have’ to be there then he was taking him home. Chad bought all the things he thought the baby needed and made his apartment a baby zone as best he could.


(At Chad’s House)


“Hey little guy, I may not be your biological dad but I am your daddy now and Fox will never get his hands on you; your mommy can be in your life only if she chooses a life with me.” Said Chad. As Chad said that to CJ, the baby started fussing; he was on his way to his apartment. Slowly opening his door, Chad walked in on an unexpected surprise. “Valerie, what are you doing here? How did you get in?” asked Chad. Valerie was covered only in yellow roses she was quickly mortified as she saw Chad covering the baby’s face. “I used the key you gave me and I came to surprise you and from the look on your face I see that I succeeded; what are you doing with a baby anyway?” asked Valerie “This is my son, CJ.” Replied Chad “What do you mean your son? Because I know you didn’t have time to make one” said confusedly by Valerie “Very funny, I adopted Fox and Whitney’s baby.” Replied Chad “Why would you do that Chad unless your using that innocent child to get back your SISTER, you do remember that she is indeed your sister right?” said Valerie “Of course I remember, that one little detail stops me from being with her ever again; at least intimately anyway.” Mumbled Chad “What was that last remark?” asked Valerie “Nothing anyway you didn’t answer my question, what are you doing here? Don’t you have work to do at CI?” asked Chad “Actually I finished my work and when you didn’t show up in the office today I figured you played hookie and when I didn’t find you here I assumed you’d be back eventually so I made myself comfortable.” Said Valerie “Boy did you.” Replied Chad as he put the baby in his carrier “Look Chad I know we agreed to keep this casual but if you’re going to feed your sick obsession of wanting your sister back then I can’t be apart of that.” Said Valerie “I told you that I will always love Whit, but I get that we can’t be together; and if your willing I would like to give this a try. I can’t promise anything” said Chad. Chad and Valerie both looked at each other smugly. The rest of CJ things were delivered though out the day.


Both Chad and Valerie had their own hidden agendas of wanting to be together. Chad convinced himself that if he had Fox and Whitney’s baby and made it seem like he ‘moved’ on with Valerie that she [Whitney] would come running back to him; he wasn’t banking on Whitney actually falling in love with Fox. Sadly for him he still feels he has a chance with her. Valerie’s reasoning for ‘wanting’ Chad is to basically to climb the ladder of CI and if she can successfully marry into the Crane family then better for her.


(Back with Whitney and Fox)


“So this is really happening huh? I mean we are getting married!” excitingly stated by Whitney “Yes baby we are” replied an equally happy Fox “OMG Fox you just made me so happy” she said as she was hugging him so tightly because she was so ecstatic she could just burst; she suddenly realized that someone was missing in this equation, her son. “Fox…I shouldn’t feel this happy at least not yet” said Whitney “No, don’t worry about it I told you that we are going to get our son back and I meant it.” said Fox “So what do we do now? I mean its been two weeks; my mom says that he’s getting released today if he wasn’t released already. I miss him so much.” Said Whitney “ I miss him too. Well I don’t think we should leave anything to chance so I think we should get married right away I mean the sooner the better. I honestly feel that this will help get him back and don’t worry as soon as we come back we will go see our son.” Said Fox “Come back? From where, well what did you have in mind?” asked curiously Whitney “I was thinking we should get married today; I mean fly to Vegas or even one of the islands and have a quickie wedding, sweetie I know this isn’t what you had in mind but I have a gut feeling that being married as soon as possible would work in our favor.” Said Fox “Whatever you say I completely trust you, we will do this your way. I just didn’t want to leave the country or state but if he do I think he should keep this hush-hush.” Said Whitney “My thoughts exactly. Good so I’ll have the Jet fueled and ready for take off in about an hour, two tops, cool?” asked Fox “Whoa that fast I mean I wanted at least Teresa there she is my best friend I wanted her to stand up for me.” Said Whitney “Yeah that could happen but make sure she knows this has to stay under wraps; come to think of it I want Ethan to stand up for me as well; I mean we haven’t been the best of friends but I want that to change now. We are both fathers now at least we can build something from there.” Said Fox “I think that’s a wonderful idea.” Said Whitney as she pecked him on the cheeks as she continued “Wait a second how can Ethan stand up for you and us wanting this to be kept a secret when you and I know very well he just got back together with Gwen; baby this isn’t going to work.” Said a worried Whitney “Yes it will I won’t tell him Teresa will be there.” Said Fox “Great I can picture it now more drama.” Said Whitney “Non sense its nothing we wouldn’t expect especially when you’re talking about Ethan and Teresa; look go to Teresa’s and I’ll go to Ethan’s and we will all meet up at the Jet ok honey.” Said Fox “Ok but I’m telling you I smell major disaster.” Said Whitney On that note they went off on their separate missions.


*Lopez-Fitzgerald’s House*
(Knocks on door)


“I’ll get it mama, who is it?” asked Teresa “Its me Whitney.” Said Whitney “Hey sweetie what can I do for you? How is your whole situation going?” asked Teresa ‘Gee where should I start…” replied Whitney “Oh boy come sit down, do you want anything to drink or eat?” offered Teresa “No no I’m fine look I need you to come with me out of town.” Said a forward Whitney “What? Just like that you’re not even going to tell me why?” said a curious Teresa “Trust me if you knew why and who would be there you would want to come.” Said Whitney “Ok now I am very interested so spill what’s this adventure you have in mind?” asked Teresa as Jane cries “Hold that thought let me go get Jane” said Teresa as she went into Jane’s room “I just hope she just decides to come with me and ask later, who am I kidding this is Teresa we are talking about.” said Whitney as she was talking to herself “I see you didn’t shake your bad habit of talking to yourself Whit.” Teases Teresa. Laughing “I guess I didn’t, hi little angel I bet you missed your mommy huh?” said Whitney as she smiled at Jane as Jane smiled back “you have no idea how happy I am that she is home Whit; oh I’m sorry what were you saying about me going out of town with you.” Said Teresa “Look I rather not get into detail I just need you to say yes.” Said Whitney “No way you have to tell me what’s up especially since your slip of the tongue of ‘me wanting to come especially if I knew who would be there’ I know this is good stuff so shoot.” Said Teresa as she sat down next to Whit with Jane in her lap, Whitney gets up and starts to pace. “Ok Fox and I are eloping and we don’t want to tell anyone and I want you to be my maid of honor.” Spilled Whitney. A lost for words Teresa just stares at her for a few moments “Huh, wasn’t he mad at you last time I checked?” asked Teresa “Yes but I finally told him the truth, he somewhat forgave me then we found out that Chad adopted our son and he thinks this is our best shot of getting him back. Besides these past two weeks have been great, its like we got to know each other all over again.’ Said a gleeful Whitney “Ok that’s a mouthful…. Run that by me again?” said Teresa. Teresa decided to put Jane in the play pin so she can actually figure out how much sense this situation made to her as she continued. “So let me get this straight, Fox thinks by you too getting married, somehow that would guarantee you getting your son back; so is that the only reason he forgave you and wants to marry you right now?” asked Teresa “No, he really forgave me and really wants to marry me so will you come with us?” asked Whitney “Whit you know I would do anything for you, I mean I just got Jane back and I’m still not over the fact that Ethan choose Gwen over me so I…wait US? Who is us?” said Teresa. Smiling Whitney said “Same old Teresa, clueless as ever, I was referring to myself, Fox and Ethan if he says yes.” Said Whitney. Not sure how to feel about that she walks back to the couch and sits down. “I’m really mad at Ethan right now, and he feels the same way about me.” Said Teresa “What are you talking about Teresa?” asked Whitney “We’ll we had a little spat, actually a big ass argument where he said things I thought he would never say and I’m not sure if I want to see him right now.” Said Teresa “Oh honey I’m sorry, why is he mad at you?” said Whitney as she went to the couch to hug Teresa. “Your going to be mad at me” said Teresa “Not surprised try me…” said Whitney “I reinstated the charges against Gwen and he called me a monster in fact a hateful monster.” Said Teresa “Teresa! How could you do something so stupid? Don’t you realize doing something THAT dumb only solidifies his commitment to Gwen?” said Whitney “Actually I know that but not for the reasons you say he is only doing it because he loves me and once again I disappointed him; at this point I don’t care he can join the club because he is always disappointing me. Anyway I don’t want to talk about Ethan, and what you did to Fox wasn’t called for the noble piece prize of the year so please save your ‘how could you’ ok.” Said Teresa “Ok point taken we both messed up; so are you going to be my maid of honor or what?” asked Whitney “oh I still thing you should drop the charges and truly put Ethan and Gwen behind you.” Said Whitney “yeah-yeah” replied Teresa


*Crane Mansion*
(Doorbell rings)


“Oh good afternoon Mr. Crane” said Amy the maid ‘Hello Amy is my brother around?” asked Fox “Sure one moment please, why don’t you take a seat in the living room while I go announce your arrival.” Replied Amy “Thank you.” Said Fox “Fox what a pleasant surprise how is Whitney and the baby?” asked Gwen as he slowly turning around to see her. “Hello Gwen they are doing fine, so where is Ethan?” “He is upstairs I think Amy went to go get him if I’m not mistaken. I bet you’re surprised to see me out huh? My wonderful husband got me out on bail.” Said Gwen and Fox had no clue what she was talking about. “Yeah she did. What are you talking about?” asked Fox “Oh you mean that gutter…. I mean Teresa didn’t tell you she got the charges reinstated so I can basically rot in jail after she told my husband that she’s dropping this feud. She’s just mad he choose me and not her. Anyway don’t really want to talk about her so what do we owe the pleasure of seeing you today?” said Gwen “Um…some brotherly advice.” Said Fox. He didn’t know what to say to Gwen so he was silent. Fox getting ‘in between’ Teresa and Gwen was like being between a rock and a hard place; an impossible situation. “Oh I see then.” Said Gwen who wasn’t really buying Fox’s story “Fox, what are you doing here?” asked Ethan “Hey Ethan I have a major favor to ask of you….” Said Fox. He didn’t want to be rude to Gwen but he knew he couldn’t speak in front of her and Gwen caught on. Its like they had some time of special bond. “Well I guess that’s my cue to leave, honey I’ll see you later.” Said Gwen. She kisses him then leaves closing the doors and leaving one of them ajar. “Ok what’s up why are you really here?” asked Ethan “Look I can’t talk to you here let’s go in my grandfather’s office.” Whispered Fox “Wow its that top secret huh?” jokingly said by Ethan “Very funny Ethan would you just follow me.” Said Fox Laughing Ethan said “Of course after you.” Said Ethan. Gwen could barely make out what they said but she smelled a rat; especially since they moved into another area to speak. “Ok Fox we’re alone and the door is shut and I even locked it so no worries little brother.” Said Ethan “Are you mocking me?” asked Fox “No I just get kick out of seeing you sweat” said Ethan “yeah that’s just great just be serious with me for once.” Said Fox “Look Whitney finally told me the truth.” Said Fox. Confused, Ethan said, “What are you talking about? There was more to the story of Whitney giving up the baby for adoption?” asked Ethan “wait…you didn’t know? Funny always thought Teresa would have told you.’ Said Fox “we are not on the best of terms these days so clearly she didn’t so what’s the scoop?” asked Ethan “well there is a possibility that the baby is Chad’s.” said Fox “What? OMG you must be furious with Whitney.” Said Ethan “Actually I was but I’m not anymore the fact that she told me the truth meant a lot; anyway after finding out that Chad adopted our son we came up with a plan to elope and we are flying out today.” Said Fox “I’m sorry come again?” shockingly said by Ethan “which part of that didn’t you figure out?” mockingly said by Fox “Funny jackass that’s not what I meant I’m just shocked that’s a handful of information you just gave me; so what does you and Whitney getting married have to do with me?” asked Ethan “Slow one, I want you to be my best man.” Said Fox “Ha ha of course I’ll do it, just let me go tell Gwen and we’ll be...” before Ethan could finish Fox cut him off. “No Gwen can’t know” said Fox “Why? She wouldn’t say anything, you really expect me to keep more secrets from my wife. Don’t you get what secrets cost me so far, the lives of two of my children.” Said Ethan “Yeah well if you were just true to your heart then that wouldn’t have happened, you know what I don’t have time to be sucked into your love fest. This is about Whitney and me right now. So are you going to keep this a secret or not?” asked Fox “Your right and I’m sorry but why do you think that this has to be kept a secret?” asked Ethan “Hello Chad adopted my son thinking he can use him to get Whitney back; is that not the sickest thing you ever heard in your life?” asked Fox “Yeah that’s disturbing.” Replied Ethan “Look I wasn’t going to tell you this but Teresa may be coming as well. So that’s why Gwen can’t know.” Replied Fox “What? Look Fox her and I are angry at each other and after today she’s going to be even angrier.” “Why had another lovers quarrel? You know what don’t answer that; this once again is not about your love nest with Gwen and Teresa, besides I already know. This is about Whitney and me; nothing would make me happier if you were there to share in the glory with me; so will you do me the honors of being my best man?” asked Fox “How can I say no to that.” Replied Ethan


(On the way to the Crane Jet)


“Teresa I still can’t believe that you actually insisted on the kids coming.” Said Whitney “Look when you have one child kidnapped and the other stripped away while you witness him being adopted by your nemesis call me crazy but I think it changes you ok” said Teresa “Sweetie of course it does, that’s not what I meant its just I didn’t think that it was necessary for you to bring them, your mother could have looked after them.” Said Whitney “My mother has her own problems, shush you don’t want LE to hear you.” Said Teresa “Oh please don’t you see how wrapped up he is in that hand held game you got him.” Said Whitney ‘I didn’t get him that his rich ‘mommy’ got him that. Can you believe the nerve of her? Trying to buy my children’s affections.” Said Teresa “Ok Teresa we are here.” Said Whitney “I don’t get why you told me to pack and yet you don’t have anything.” Said Teresa “Because Fox told me he would take care of it.” replied Whitney “Wow that must feel great to have complete trust in the person you love. I almost don’t remember what its like.” Said Teresa “Yeah it actually does feel great, don’t worry one day you’ll have what I have.” Said Whitney as she was trying to reassure her friend.


“Ok Ethan we are here, are you going to pretend your ass is still glued to seat of my car?” asked Fox “Shut up Fox, I was looking at…” said Ethan who was cut off by Fox ‘Teresa I know you always look at her that is nothing new.” “No genius I was looking at my kids.” Replied Ethan “Yeah and I will believe you when you work on that sorry a** lie.” Said Fox “I’m just amazed she brought them that’s all.” Replied Ethan “Why? Your wife kidnapped your daughter and she was the legal custodial parent to her son; if I were her I wouldn’t take my eyes off my kids either. In fact I hate the fact we have to leave my son behind but I am doing this for him and Whitney. So are you ready to board?” asked Fox “I guess” replied Ethan

“This is going to be great just like old times Teresa” said Whitney “Yeah if you say so” replied Teresa “Mommy can I go in the plane?” asked Little Ethan “Yes go ahead and don’t forget to buckle up when you’re told to ok?” said Teresa “Ok” replied Little Ethan as he ran on the plane. “Ms. Lopez-Fitzgerald would you like me to take your daughter inside the plane?” asked the assistant “NO, I mean sure just make sure my kids are where I can see them. Thank you,” replied Teresa “no problem” said the assistant as she took Jane on the plane. “Teresa sweetie you really have to lighten up look at what a gorgeous day it is outside.” Said a beaming Whitney “ Wow since when did we suddenly switch roles?” asked Teresa “Yeah I would like to know the answer to that as well.” Said Fox. Both Teresa and Whitney turned around only to find the men they loved more than anything staring at them. “Hey did you guys just get here?” asked Whitney as she walked up to Fox while Ethan walked closer to Teresa. “Yeah I had to convince Ethan to come, and don’t worry he didn’t say anything to anyone.” Replied Fox as he kissed Whitney on the lips “Yeah I had to convince Teresa also and she only felt comfortable coming if the kids came along as well; wait he didn’t even tell Gwen?” asked Whitney “No I told him he couldn’t and he respected my wishes I don’t even know what he said to her.” replied Fox “Now that should be interesting.” Said Whitney

“I see that you brought the kids along.” Said Ethan as he attempted to make small talk “Yeah I refuse to let them out of my sight they are all I live for, especially now.” Replied Teresa “I didn’t think that was necessary to bring them.” Said Ethan who quickly regretted saying those words. “Like you can tell me what to do Ethan Winthrop; I am not your wife; you choose to stay with Gwen and don’t you forget it. Besides those are my children and I will raise them how I see fit.” Said Teresa “They are my kids too Teresa; you can’t keep me away from them at least not Jane.” Said Ethan “Only when being a dad is convenient for you; I’d never keep you away from Jane or Little Ethan.” Replied Teresa “What are you talking about? That’s not fair Teresa,” said Ethan “Look this is not about you or me or how ‘fair’ anything is. I don’t want to waste my time in arguing with you. I am here for Whitney and Fox; so for now I’ll make piece with you for now but I sill hate your guts.” Said Teresa and with that Teresa walked off and onto the plane; she was very stunned by her confession she never said those words to Ethan ever, then again Ethan never called her a hateful monster. This was a major turning point for Ethan and Teresa.


“She said she hates me.” Said a baffled Ethan “Bro who are you talking to? Whit baby would you give us a sec?” asked Fox “Sure I’ll go find Teresa in the plane.” Said Whitney “I said that Teresa just told me that she hates me.” Replied Ethan “Ok I have two questions for you…. ready…. one why do you care and do you think she meant it?” asked Fox “I don’t know but she never looked at me that way before; the fire that always burned in her eyes dimmed for the first time just now.” Said Ethan “Again why do you care if I’m not mistaken your married and you choose to stay that way unless your becoming a sea-saw again. Oh I can’t believe you once again sucked me into your dramatic world!” said Fox “I’m sorry you asked. Ok from now on, no more Teresa talk.” Said Ethan “yeah right…. talking about her is in your nature.” Replied Fox. With that both men boarded the plane.

After changing Jane’s diaper and buckling Little Ethan in his seat Teresa sat by the window and just stared out of it, until she felt a tap on her shoulder.


“Hey honey what’s wrong?” asked Whitney “Nothing this is your wedding day and it should be all about you so let it be ok.” Said Teresa “Come on Teresa spill you’re always there for me as I am for you so shoot.” Explained Whitney “Ok I just told Ethan that I hate him and the scary part is I don’t know if I meant it because it felt really good telling him; I wasn’t even out to deliberately hurt him I just wanted him to feel what I was going through. Maybe he would have an idea how much hell he as put me through over the years.” Said Teresa “Whitney why don’t you just talk to him I mean the four of us, well correction six of us are going away together so you will have plenty of time talk.” Said Whitney “That’s just it I am really tired of talking. It results in nothing” said a weary Teresa as she continued “Maybe I should just give up on my crazy dream of being a family with Ethan.” Teresa was unaware that Ethan and Fox were ease dropping. “Is that what you really want to do?” asked Whitney “Of course not but I need to be a mother that Jane and Little Ethan can count on, I mean yeah that crazy bitch tried to kill me and I truly want to see her punished but I honestly reinstated the charges just so I can have Ethan.” Admitted Teresa as she continued “ you know what I was raised better than this; from now on I’ll start living the way my mother taught me.” Said Teresa “Wow you sound all grown up. I think I’m gonna shed a tear” said a sarcastic Whitney “Ha ha about time right?” asked Teresa. Whitney and Teresa hugged and Fox and Ethan took that as cue to enter.


“Ladies are we interrupting a cozy moment?” asked Fox “No sweetie your not.” Replied Whitney. Jane started crying and in unison Teresa and Ethan said, “I’ll get her.” “Well she is your daughter too and since you don’t live with her I guess you can take this round.” Said Teresa. Teresa just went back to her seat barely looking at Ethan. “Ok thanks.” Said Ethan. Ethan noticed that Teresa started pulling away from him and oddly enough it terrified him. He realized the choice he made but the thought of Teresa not loving him anymore was torture. “So Fox where are we going?” asked Whitney “It’s a surprise” replied Fox as he kissed her on the lips. “Great I hate surprises, especially now.” Said a bitter Teresa “don’t worry pessimistic one this surprise you’ll love.” Said a confident Fox.


The plane was in the air so it was safe for the passengers to move around the plane. It seemed like torture for Teresa to see how in love Whitney and Fox were and how they were cuddling, it reminded her of how her and Ethan once were. Although she was happy for them she just wanted the same for herself and now she was unsure if Ethan could provide that for her. Teresa wasn’t sure if the thought of never being with Ethan again scared her the most or never finding the kind of love Whitney and Fox share.


“Guys I’ll be right back, I don’t feel so well.” Said Teresa as she headed to the bathroom “Sweetie are you ok?” asked Whitney “Yeah I’m fine.” Replied Teresa “I can’t have Whitney’s MOH croaking on us.” Said a sarcastic Fox “Ha ha I would never do that to my best friend” replied Teresa “So do you think that there is something seriously wrong with her guys?” a concerned Ethan asked “Nah she’s fine she doesn’t do planes very well, in fact she had to take sleeping tabs that my mom gave her when my family would take annual trips with the Bennett’s and Teresa would always come along.” Said Whitney “Sounds like good times, I’m sorry I missed moments like that with Sam.” Said Ethan “Yeah I never had that either, although Ethan isn’t a Crane he was raised as one and you don’t have “family loving” in the Crane brood. I can’t wait to break that chain with our little one. Ethan now you have that chance with your kids. I mean…” said Fox who tried to change his wording but was cut off by Ethan “Its ok Fox I’ll be the best dad I can be to those kids.” Said Ethan “So Ethan what did you tell Gwen.” a curious Whitney asked Ethan. “Um not much just kept it short and sweet…” replied Ethan

*Flashback*


“Sweetheart there you are, I take it all went well with Fox?” asked Gwen

“Yeah actually he just needed me to do a favor for him.” Ethan said trying desperately to try and change the subject.

“Really what was the favor?” asked curiously by Gwen who was becoming more distrustful by the minute.

“Yeah he needs me to go out of town with him.” Said Ethan who was waiting for Gwen to over react. Much to his surprise he didn’t receive it.

“Oh I take it its for CI?” Said a touchy Gwen.

“Yeah I should be back in two days three tops.” Replied Ethan. He hated that he had to lie to Gwen, but he was just respecting his brother’s wishes. Or was he?

“Ok honey hurry back home.” Said Gwen who didn’t believe a word that came out of Ethan’s mouth.

*End of Flashback*


“In other words you lied straight to her face?” asked Fox “I guess…. but I had to because you didn’t want me to tell anyone.” Said Ethan “Spare me, you didn’t want to tell Gwen as much as I asked you to keep quiet; in fact if I didn’t know any better I’d say this is a relief for you. When are you going to give up Ethan, this is a rush for you.” Said Fox “What on earth are you talking about?” asked Ethan as Whitney decided this was a ‘man’ talk and said “Um I don’t think I should be here so I’ll just check on Teresa.” “Ok sweetheart hurry back.” Said Fox “Man you’re a sad case when it comes to Whitney. You are annoyingly in love.” Said Ethan “Like you’re not? You’re just married to the wrong woman.” Said Fox ‘Look would you just cool it, if I’m not mistaken you keep reminding me that this is about you and Whitney and not Teresa and me. Fox let me ask you something, why do you keep pushing this?” asked Ethan “I’m not pushing anything I just know that you are making a big mistake by staying with Gwen and once you realize it, its going to be too late.” Replied Fox “Yeah I know what you mean.” Replied Ethan “Your talking about Teresa saying she hates you huh?” asked Fox “Yeah that and what we overheard” replied Ethan “You know the fact that it bothers you means you not only love her but you want her to only love you YET you still want to stay married to Gwen because of some BS obligation? How can you be ‘obligated’ to Gwen when you can’t fully commit to her?” asked Fox as he continued, “I mean do you think that’s even fair at all?” “No I know it’s not fair…I just never imagined Teresa not loving me.” Said Ethan “Do you have any idea how selfish you sound right now?” asked Fox but before Ethan could respond they were interrupted by the pilot “Attention passengers we will be arriving to our destination in approximately 15 minutes on the beautiful island of Bermuda, so please buckle your seatbelts.” “OMG Whit, How could he choose here of all places.” Said Teresa “Honey I didn’t know Fox choose here. And remember Fox doesn’t know very much about your relationship with Ethan” said Whitney. Both her and Teresa went back to their seats and Teresa said “Nice Fox real nice…” “What did I do?” replied Fox


*Meanwhile back in Harmony*
(Crane Mansion)


“Gwennie where is that sometimes wayward husband of yours?” asked Rebecca “Mother he went on a business trip with Fox.” Replied Gwen “What OMG did you check to see if Teresa is out of town as well?” asked a worried Rebecca “Why would I do that he choose me remember, and I can’t think every time Ethan isn’t with me he is with her.” said Gwen “Oh sweetie when will you ever learn…” replied Rebecca “Whatever mother, I’m going to go get Little Ethan because he is my son legally, besides watching Teresa’s face will give me slight satisfaction; I will not feel completely happy unless Ashley is mine.” Said Gwen as she continued “Then I would have successfully taken everything Teresa hold’s dear. And what should have been rightfully mine all along.”

*At the Lopez-Fitzgerald’s Residence*
(Doorbell rings)


“I’m coming, who is it?” asked Martin “Its Gwen Winthrop.” Replied Gwen “Why the hell would she come here?” Said a confused Martin as he opened the door. “Martin? I didn’t expect you to answer the door.” Said Gwen “Why wouldn’t you he is my husband and he does live here.” Interjected by Pilar “Of course he does, Pilar how are you doing?” asked Gwen “Fine, but I’m sure I’d be doing much better if you weren’t in my face.” Replied Pilar “Look I know you’re upset with me for what I did to Teresa but she drove me to that.” Said Gwen “OMG Gwen put that song in retirement or save it for someone who actually wants to here your garbage because I am truly sick of your high and mighty act. Hotchkiss women never own up to their mistakes.” Angrily said by Pilar “I’m sorry you feel that way but I just came to pick up my son.” Said Gwen “What son? Did you forget that your son died?” asked Pilar. Trying very hard not to react to what Pilar just said Gwen calmly said, “Little Ethan is my son legally so I am here to pick him up.” Said Gwen “What part of what my wife just said you didn’t you understand; the fact that your son is dead or the fact that Little Ethan is Teresa’s son and not yours not to mention Jane is not yours either.” Said Martin “Look you can’t keep me away from him.” Said Gwen “Want to bet? After your psychotic stunt NO judge will grant you custody of a stuffed bear far less an innocent baby; besides LE is not here and according to this paper he isn’t your son anymore either.” Said Pilar as she handed the official document stating Gwen and Ethan relinquished all rights to Ethan Winthrop Jr. “This paper can’t be right…why wasn’t I informed about this earlier I would have stopped it. By the way, where is he?” asked Gwen “That’s no longer any of your business. I’m surprised Ethan didn’t tell you about that document after all he’s the one that drew it up.’ With that Pilar gladly slammed the door in Gwen’s face. Slowly starting to worry she decided to pay Whitney a visit and coincidentally Chad was doing the same.


(At the Bennett House)


“Chad? I take it we had the same idea...” said Gwen “Yeah I guess so how are you doing these days?” asked Chad “I’ve had better days but its good to know I have Ethan.” Said Gwen “Yeah having the one you love always helps.” Replied Chad as he continued, “So why are you here to visit Whitney?” “I actually wanted to find out if she knew where Little Ethan was because Pilar wouldn’t tell me anything; I know coming here is a long shot because they are best friends but I still had to try, after all he is my son. I don’t care what those papers say…” said Gwen as she mumbled the last part to herself “Yeah I understand.” Replied Chad “So why are you here Chad?” asked Gwen “Well I actually came here to see if Whitney wanted to see her son today?” replied Chad “Wait come again?” confusedly stated by Gwen “You haven’t heard I adopted Whitney and Fox’s baby…” said Chad “Why Fox wants his son? He kept going on and on how much he loved that little guy at the compound and Whitney has amazing maternal instincts so I don’t see why she would give up her baby. Not to mention how much Fox loves Whitney and how much she loves him. Oh I’m sorry,” said Gwen “Thanks ok, I don’t believe she loves him back anyway. Yeah I don’t get it either so that’s why I adopted him so he wouldn’t be in the hands of strangers.” Replied Chad “ok but I hope that’s the real reason you adopted your nephew/son.” Said Gwen


“What are you two doing here?” said Ivy “Hello Ivy” said Chad “Chad” said Ivy “Hey Ivy” said Gwen “Gwen darling what can I do for you?” asked Ivy. Ivy made it perfectly clear she couldn’t stand Chad; she disliked him for many reason but her main reason was him trying to stand in her son’s newfound happiness. “I actually wanted to talk to Whitney,” replied Gwen “We both did” Chad said chiming in “Right what he said so do you know where she is?” asked Ivy “No the last time I saw her was this morning with Fox” replied Ivy “Great now Whitney is missing too, I smell a rat named Teresa.” Said Gwen as she continued “Thanks Ivy” with that Gwen stormed off without even saying good-bye to Chad or Ivy for that matter. “What was that about?” Ivy said, “I have no idea” replied Chad “I wasn’t talking to you” with that Ivy went back into the Bennett house.

Chapter 3


*Back at Paradise*


“Wow Dad do you see how big this hotel is!” said an excited Little Ethan “Yeah son I see its great.” Replied Ethan “Fox you sure know how to pick them.” Teresa said in amazement. “Yeah you guys didn’t see anything yet, I rented an entire villa for us, well Whitney and I. Don’t worry I booked two additional rooms.” Said Fox as he picked up on the concerned faces on both Teresa and Ethan so he hoped that little information would reassure them. “Fox what if Chad finds us and stops the wedding before it even starts.” Said a worried Whitney “don’t you think I planned this thoroughly out?” asked Fox “If anybody is smart enough to track our plane, which I doubt they will they would think that we are In Las Vegas because of my brilliant trail.” Said Fox “that was genius baby!” said a smiling Whitney “I know” replied Fox as he winked at her.


“Hey Ethan can you check us in?” asked Teresa “Sure, Teresa would you take Little Ethan and Jane?” asked Ethan “Ok, come on sweetie.” Said Teresa as she took Jane from Ethan’s hand “No daddy I want to stay with you.” Said Little Ethan “Ok, so Teresa just take Jane.” Said Ethan “Ok” replied Teresa. Teresa wasn’t aware that Ethan forgot to give her Jane’s diaper bag so she had to go back and get it. “Hello Sir and welcome to Paradise, oh is that your adorable son? He looks just like you.” Said the clerk. Ethan was taken aback by the clerk’s response and quickly glanced at Little Ethan and for the first time he actually saw the resemblance. “Ethan you forgot to give me the baby’s bag.” Said Teresa “Oh this must be your beautiful wife, lucky for you your daughter looks like her.” said the clerk “Actually she’s…” before Ethan can finish he was cut off by Teresa “I’m not his wife.” Said Teresa in a short matter. “Oh my apologizes, I thought these were your children” said the clerk “They are sir its just that this man and I are not married.” Said Teresa. Ethan couldn’t believe how cold Teresa was starting to act towards him it was rather shocking. “So did you check me in also Ethan?” asked Teresa “I’m sorry sir what reservation did you say you’re under.” Asked the clerk “well I’m not sure if my brother Fox Crane used an alias or not but I’m with his party.” Said Teresa since Ethan seemed to space out “Ah that’s right I now see it, he booked two rooms but unfortunately only one is available. Apparently someone in my staff over booked the hotel, my apologizes.” Said the clerk “What? How can that be? I’m sorry but that’s not good enough,” said an angry and confused Teresa as she said “Ethan did you just hear that?” asked Teresa “I’m sorry what?” said Ethan. Ethan was actually thinking of better times with Teresa, he didn’t understand why all of a sudden he couldn’t get her out of his mind “Hello earth to Ethan Fox booked us separate rooms but only one is available. Oh I know bride and groom are not suppose to see each other before their wedding day so I can bunk with Whit and your with Fox.” Said Teresa “Are you sure that’s going to be ok with them?” asked Ethan “Your right didn’t think about that, sir are you sure there are no more rooms vacant?” asked Teresa “No, the entire hotel is booked; like I said before.” Said the clerk “D*** it what are we going to do now Ethan?” before Ethan could respond he was interrupted “Hey guys did you check us in?” asked Whit “Yeah we’re checked in but Fox we only have one room...” said a slightly annoyed Teresa “Wait a second I reserved to rooms…. so what happened did they over book or something?” asked Fox “yes the over-booked the hotel so now Teresa and I have to share a room.” Said Ethan “gee Ethan don’t sound too excited.” Said an equally annoyed Teresa “that’s not what I meant and you know it.” replied Ethan “whatever, this is how I see it; since Fox made this mess I say he fixes it.” said Teresa “I know I’ll share with Teresa and you’ll share with Ethan.” Said Whitney “no way I don’t want to be away from you for a second especially now.” Said Fox as he kissed her neck “why Fox did Chad catch on to where we are?” asked Teresa “um Teresa look at them do they look like they are ‘scared’?” asked Ethan “oh right the touchy feely days….” Said Teresa “Little Ethan sweetheart, would you go sit by that fountain and take your sister with you?” asked Teresa “Ok mommy” replied Little Ethan “Ok guys your not newlyweds yet so do you expect Ethan and I to share a room?” asked Teresa “Oh Teresa stop giving us this innocent act.” Said Fox “What are you talking about he is a married man, ok I’ll admit that was never an issue with me before but it is now so I guess your just going to have to get use to THIS Teresa.” With that she walked away and into the direction of her children. “What the hell bit her ass?” asked Fox “Fox, that isn’t funny she’s been through a lot…” said Whitney. Whitney excused herself and went to see if Teresa was ok. “So Ethan what are you going to do?” asked Fox

*Back in Harmony*
(Crane Mansion)


“OMG mother you wouldn’t believe what I just found out” an angry Gwen said after slamming the door shut to find something unexpected as she said “Oh god mother!” “Gwen you weren’t suppose to be home yet” said a surprise Rebecca “Well can you at least put some clothing on, I mean this is ridiculous in the living room no less! We have bedrooms for that type of stuff,” said Gwen “Oh Gwennie relax just tell me what’s wrong? What did you find out?” asked Rebecca “Well I can’t prove it but I think that Whitney and Teresa are out of town” said Gwen “Um…. so what at least Teresa will be out of your hair and hopefully she wouldn’t come back oh by the way why isn’t the little tike with you?” asked Rebecca “Oh about Little Ethan I’ll get into that in a second but first are you not seeing the bigger picture? Ethan is also out of town he supposedly went somewhere with Fox” said Gwen “Sweetheart, I’m really not getting what you’re talking about and what do you mean supposedly, you don’t believe Ethan? Wait what about Little Ethan?” asked Rebecca as she watched a buffed Mike leave the room (the gardener) “Mother would you PLEASE just focus on me for once and no I have my reservations on Ethan’s version of a ‘business trip’.” Said Gwen “I’m sorry now what were you saying?” asked Rebecca who clearly ignored her daughter “I think that Ethan is with Teresa and she took the kids with her” “What!? That’s absurd why would you think that anyway? YES that means we can get her arrested because isn’t that little boy your son at least legally anyway.” Said Rebecca “How I got to this conclusion isn’t important, the point is when I went over to Pilar’s she gave me the impression Little Ethan or Ash…I mean Jane weren’t there and Teresa would not take her eyes off of them, not now at least. According to this paper I am no longer Little Ethan’s legal guardian; its in legal formality but it basically says that I and Ethan relinquished all rights to that little boy the moment Jane was born.” Said Gwen “That’s impossible because Jane isn’t your daughter she’s Teresa’s so that means Little Ethan is still your son at least it should be that way. Gwennie, your just being paranoid, he did pick you after all; and you thought that Ashley was yours when you took her; besides the way I see it she owes you a kid anyway.” Said Rebecca “Mother if the person that drew up these papers really is Ethan then they are legit. And no mother I don’t think they went on a romantic getaway this time; I think there is something more that I just can’t see…. I was wrong to take someone else’s child even if its Teresa. I just don’t think its fair that she gets Little Ethan and that beautiful baby girl.” Said Gwen “As for Little Ethan, if you really want him back I can arrange that but if you figure out Ethan’s ‘master plan’ just come and find me I’ll be with Jason” said Rebecca “Great mother mock me, wait Jason? I thought his name was Mike?” asked Gwen “Oh yeah that” said Rebecca.


*At Chad’s house*


“D*** it Whit…where are you? Your telling me I adopted this baby for nothing” said Chad who unaware that he wasn’t alone in his apartment “Wow that’s just really sick Chad” turning around to find Valerie, Chad didn’t care much for her but needed her for his so-called ‘master’ plan. “Valerie, didn’t you go home?” said an annoyed Chad “Why are you changing the subject, your using your nephew to get your sister back and the sad thing is your aware of how sick this whole plot is” said Valerie “I told you that I came to terms with my relationship with Whitney ending but apparently you just don’t get that do you? And if I’m so sick why are you hanging around me?” asked Chad “Oh no I get it, you think you can play me for a fool…. we’ll see who has the last laugh” said Valerie under her breath.


*Back to the action*


“Sweetie are you ok?” said Whitney as she was rubbing Teresa’s shoulders. They were sitting across the fountain where Little Ethan was playing with Jane. “How can I be Whit? I mean its bad enough I have to spend my life without Ethan but now I have to share a room with him…that’s just torture.” Said Teresa as she was fighting back tears “Ok if it bothers you that much I can share with you and the guys can be together” said Whitney “No I came here for YOU, if being with Fox the eve of your wedding day makes you happy then I’m behind you one-hundred percent, although I must warn you that it is bad luck” Teresa said with a slight smile “For the first time in a long time, I’m really proud of you Teresa.” Said Whitney “Thanks I think but why?” asked Teresa “You’re not plotting to get Ethan or anything of the sort; your letting the chips fall as they may. For you that takes a lot so yeah I’m definitely proud of you.” Said Whitney “Well I have to, I get that now besides I have my children to think about; although I will always feel that bitch deserves to be in jail.” Said Teresa “Yeah well this is your chance to wipe the slate clean.” Said Whitney “With Gwen having Ethan, the slate will never be clean.” Said a pungent Teresa “Uh oh T are you planning something?” asked Whitney


“Fox there is no ‘what am I gonna do’ I’m married remember?” said Ethan “Yeah I remember but do YOU? From the looks of things you seemed to be hurt by how Teresa is suddenly treating you, which I find is LONG over due; maybe it will finally wake you’re a** up.” Said Fox “Funny Fox” said Ethan as he punched Fox on the arm “look you have no choice you have to stay in the room with Teresa because Whitney and I want to be together” said Fox “Fox, that’s bad luck” said Ethan “Please Alistair Crane is my grandfather it doesn’t get much cursed than that! Besides I don’t believe in it anyway” said a secure Fox.

“What don’t you believe in sweetheart?” a gushing Whitney asked as she walked into Fox’s waiting arms “Oh just petty ol’ bad luck” Fox says right before he kisses her “Definitely, can you believe this time tomorrow we will be husband and wife! I’m so excited after everything that happened we still made it to this point” said an over zealous Whitney “Of course we did we are meant to be and you can’t interfere with FATE” said Fox. Ethan and Teresa hearing that word made them stare at one another but Fox talking broke their gaze. “Sorry T stole your word” said Fox.

“No that’s fine, in fact you can have it because I’m not sure I believe in it anymore” said Teresa as she tried to stop Jane from fussing while Little Ethan was running around the adults “Oh T that’s crap, I mean please tell me that’s crap right?” Whit said as she looked curiously at her friend “No it isn’t; anyway I’m gonna go to the room, and Ethan I really don’t mind sharing the room with you, do me a favor though can you watch the kids for a bit? I’d like to take a nap” said Teresa as she handed Jane to Ethan “Sure” replied Ethan “Thanks” with that Teresa went upstairs as she felt the urge to cry; she can barely look at Ethan anymore without feeling like that. “What did I do to her?” a heartbroken Ethan mumbled to himself. “Fox, can you and Whit watch the kids?” asked Ethan “Why? Didn’t you hear Teresa say that she wants you to watch them?” said Fox “I need to talk to her, this isn’t the Teresa I know and Lo…” said Ethan as Fox cut him off “LOVE, yeah we know its ok Gwen isn’t around” sarcastically said by Fox “Oh stop teasing him Fox, we will be glad to watch them” said Whitney “what we will?” said Fox as Whitney gave him a ‘look’ “ uh yea I mean after all we do need to practice for when we bring our son home.” ‘You’re a genius, isn’t he Ethan…Ethan?’


(Knocking on the door)


“Who is it?’ said Teresa and no one responded “Um hello if you don’t tell me who you are I just won’t answer the door” Teresa said in a firm voice as she looked through the peep hole and found no one standing there so she turned around to lay down again only to hear another knock at the door so her instinct was to open it. “Look whoever...” she was cut off by the only hands that made her body shiver, those hands cupped her face so tenderly and placed lips that seemed to make her body feel so hot its melting like chocolate; although her eyes were closed she knew who it was, the only man that has that effect on her Ethan. She finally opened her eyes and said “Eth-Ethan we can’t…” barely got the words out of her mouth “Yes we can, now let me” with that Ethan kicked the door shut.

Their kiss turned extremely passionate, Ethan started to unbutton her pants as they were walking backwards. This entire moment seemed like a dream to Teresa so it didn’t completely sink in until her leg touched the bed and he gently placed her on the bed. They were sitting up but Ethan was on top

“Ethan…. Stop” Teresa said as firmly as she could but knew deep down she wanted this as much as he did. “I can’t…I want you, I need you, its been too long.” He said as he was sliding off her pants and he successfully got them off. As she was kissing him something seemed to hit her like a lightening bolt. Teresa whispered, “Ethan, you know this can’t happen.” After he tossed her on the bed, making her on top now but he still wasn’t listening to her “D*** it Ethan!” Teresa was so horrified at what she had done, maybe more so than Ethan. “Oh my…I didn’t mean….” Said Teresa as she climbed off him and off the bed. “Teresa, I truly deserved that and after all I put you through I’m surprised you didn’t do it sooner.” Said Ethan “Please don’t patronize me, yes you deserved that slap but its not in me to actually do something like that, especially not to you; I hate that you really get to me Crane.” Said Teresa as she put her pants back on “Crane? You haven’t called me that since we were engaged and we had that stupid fight.” “Yeah well that was then, this is now…. Ethan you’re married and NOT to me or are you just ignoring that factor? It was not a stupid fight by the way,” replied Teresa “I didn’t forget. You see this is what I miss.” Said Ethan “what’s that?” asked Teresa “the fact where we don’t have to be talking about anything specific and you couldn’t cut our passion even if you tried.” Said Ethan “whatever, if it was that important to you would have married me and not Gwen but what’s done is done.” Said Teresa as she continued “so why are you here? I told you I wanted to be alone I get we have to share this room but I just figured you just wanted to spend time with the kids; besides did you really think that you were going to get lucky tonight?” said Teresa “The kids are with Fox and Whitney and what the hell is that suppose to mean? So that’s what you think this is…. I look at you like your some sex toy?” asked an angry Ethan “Why would you leave our kids with the bride and groom to be? Do you think that’s fair to them? And I don’t know you said it not me, you know what I don’t want to deal with you right now” said Teresa as she opened the door only to have Ethan shut it “Oh no we are having this long over due talk right hear and right now.” Said Ethan “You know what? Been there, same ending and I’m really BORED!” replied Teresa “Teresa don’t you get that there is so much unsaid between us?” said Ethan “Of course there is you married the wrong woman so there will always be unfinished anything with us.” Replied Teresa “That’s not what I meant” said Ethan “Honestly, I don’t care what you meant, just go get the kids.” Said Teresa “Then we won’t be able to talk.” Replied Ethan “Are you not getting the picture that I don’t want to talk to you, I came here for one reason and one reason only and that was for my best friends you’re not in that equation anymore; if you won’t get my kids then I will.” She said after slamming the door shut and surprising Ethan even more “Wow she’s really trying to put me behind her and move on.’ Said a frustrated Ethan


“Fox! Your not suppose to do this until we are married” said Whitney “what’s wrong with practicing carrying you over the threshold? But I would MUCH rather practice our honeymoon” he said as he threw Whitney onto the bed. “Fox we can’t we are babysitting remember?” said Whitney “Yeah remind me why you agreed to that?” said Fox as he was kissing her neck “WE did and come on we have our happy ending, why can’t Teresa get a break or even better have her own happy ending?” said Whitney “Ok who are you and where is the real Whit?” said a mocking Fox “Don’t kid around I’m serious Teresa has been through a lot no thanks to your brother, so she needs as many breaks as she can get.” Said Whitney “Yeah well sometimes people aren’t always lucky to get breaks, besides we almost didn’t make it to this point and we got here all on our own so I don’t see why you feel Teresa and Ethan need help along the way” said Fox “Who said anything about an Ethan and Teresa? I was talking about Teresa; your brother is so full of it, don’t get me wrong I love the guy but he really put my friend through hell and Gwen; I may not be her friend but even SHE didn’t deserve the crap that was thrown at her.” said Whitney ‘Yeah well both of them are grown women somehow they probably felt it would have gotten better, thank goodness Teresa woke up she needed to.” Replied Fox.


(Doorbell rings)


“Gee what a shocker we are interrupted!” said Fox “Sweetheart get use to it, because when we go back to Harmony and Chad sees us married he will not only flip but he just might make it easier for us to get our son back….” Said a hopeful Whitney “who are you kidding Whit?” asked Fox as Whitney was laughing and said “yeah what was I thinking, who is it?” said Whitney as she walked to the door to hear a sobbing Teresa say “Whit its me” “great what did that bozo do now…. sweetie what happened?” asked Whitney “How about everything Whit” she said as she embraced Whit what seemed for dear life.


“Ok awkward moment, so I’ll pretend I have CI work to do on my laptop and make myself scarce…don’t worry I’ll be out your hair in a minute.” Said Fox as he gathered his things “I can’t believe that fool brought his laptop, I swear Teresa he is addicted to that thing…. oh I’m sorry you didn’t tell me what’s wrong.” Said Whitney “You know I really thought being mean to Ethan or whatever you want to call it would be easy but it seems like its harder.” Said Teresa as she blew her noise in a tissue Whitney gave her “Um…. ok not sure what that means but I’m listening…” said Whitney “Ethan and I almost made love.” Said Teresa “and where’s the problem? That you didn’t succeed?” asked Whitney “Whitney you of all people should know that this is wrong he is a married man. You know something you will be in less than 24 hours” said Teresa “yes I get that but you have to remember that the number one rule is ALL far in love and war, I had a taste of that when I was with Chad before we found out we were siblings; but I honestly see myself hurting any woman who tries to take Fox from me. That may sound hypocritical because I’m going to be his wife and I see what you’re talking about Gwen being Ethan’s wife; but you have to remember that what you and Ethan share is the same thing that Fox and I share, stuff like that you can’t throw away.” said Whitney.


“What the hell? Why would Valerie Davis send me an email? Especially marking it urgent….” Fox said to himself as he opened the email.

Dear Mr. Crane,
I realize that hearing from one of your co-workers at CI is very strange but this is with good reason. I have recently discovered information regarding your half-brother, Chad. Apparently, he is suspects you and Ms. Russell are out of town and is in the process of tracking you down as we speak, I suggest whatever you have in stored do so quickly. I can hold him off in my own way but I can’t promise anything.

Regards,
Valerie Davis

“I don’t even want to know what she’s talking about regarding Chad, but I do want to know why she is so eager to help me; I guess that’s tomorrow’s problem. I can’t let him find me before Whitney’s my wife.” Said Fox to himself as he continued, “Hey Whit I’ll be back in a few.” With that he was off.


*Back in Harmony*
(Chad’s house)


‘D*** it Whitney! Why can’t I find you?” said Chad as the baby fusses “There, there I’m looking for your mommy and soon the three of us are going to be one big happy family.” Said Chad as he was trying to calm the baby down but it seemed like it wasn’t working “Don’t bet on it Chad” said Valerie “Valerie, what are you doing here? Its like you don’t leave or something” said Chad “Well, hello to you to, since you look like crap and it seems you didn’t get the hang of parenthood yet; I thought I’d come and save you.” Said Valerie “Yeah well CJ has a mother” said Chad “Right the one you can’t find…by the way how is the search going?” asked Valerie “Not so good and worst of all I’m not even sure if they left town or not; they could be even planning all sorts of ways to get my baby back.” Replied Chad “Your baby? Chad that baby is theirs you adopted him and what’s worst you made sure you were the one to get him. I have an idea, if you really are serious about being a father to that child and you don’t want to lose him. Marry me” said Valerie “Come again? How is marrying you going to ensure I keep this baby? I’m trying to get Whitney to see we can still be together platonically, so don’t you think that being married to you will mess that up?” asked Chad “If you marry me then you show the courts you have a stable job and a wife they always like things like that…. whereas Fox and Whitney they may be the birth parents but they are not married; as for being with Whitney, why don’t you take one step at a time.” said Valerie “That’s true but how do you know they didn’t get married by now. For all I know they could be Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Foxworth Crane.” Said Chad “Chad come on even you are not that stupid, they were on the verge of breaking up not to long ago remember? I highly doubt they would do a 180 and tie the knot; there is NO guarantee they are together at this moment anyway.” Said Valerie “Besides, we can fly to Vegas and get married tonight or you can put your new Crane power to use and have us married right away.” said Valerie “Your making it sound so logical, alright I’ll do it but on one condition when I do get sole custody of CJ you give me a divorce.” Said Chad “Done” replied Valerie “Ok I guess we have a deal.” Said Chad. Oh Chad if you only knew….”yeah I guess we do.” Replied Valerie. Chad and Valerie were married within the hour.

*Back at Paradise*
(Knocking on the Door)


“Ethan open the door, I have to talk to you” said Fox as a groggy because he fell asleep on the bed he replied “I’m coming” replied Ethan “what the hell is wrong with you? I was out there for a while and why do you look like you were sleeping?” asked Fox “Maybe because I was…. after I completely made a fool of myself in front of Teresa; I realized I couldn’t drink so I dozed off I guess.” Said Ethan “Whatever man I got big problems, Valerie emailed me saying Chad is on to me and he is searching for us…. she also…” cutting Fox off “Us? Does she know Teresa and I are hear as well?” asked Ethan “Man I don’t know would you stop worrying about your impious wife finding out; this is serious man. She said she would hold him off for as long as she could; I must say I do question why she is so willing to help me. Anyway, I think I should tell Whitney and make us get married tonight.” Said Fox as he was about to go back to Whitney and heard “First of all, look at the time its already your wedding day…a couple of hours won’t kill you. Trust me.” Said Ethan “I wasn’t finished…. the reason I said that is because I put a guy on Chad and he tapped his phone line apparently him and Valerie got hitched about an hour ago.” Replied Fox “What? That doesn’t make sense, as unsettling as this is Chad loves Whitney so why would he marry someone else?” asked Ethan “Sadly, I wondered the same thing but honestly I don’t care he is now a married man…wait a minute what if he thought marrying Valerie would make him stable in the courts? Oh no you have to do something Ethan you can’t let me lose my kid or Whitney.” Said a concerned Fox “Relax I’ll do everything I can to help you, but you might be worrying for nothing” said Ethan as he tried to restore confidence in him. “Thanks, when it comes to Chad anything is possible, anyway I told Whit I’ll be right back so I….” Said Fox as Ethan cut him off with “Hold on, its your wedding day no matter the time you can’t go back up there you might as well crash here.” Said Ethan “Your right, but I’ll still call her to let her know.” Said Fox “you sound so whipped, I’m sure she’s fine” Ethan said jokingly as he took the receiver away from Fox “right and what do you call that short lease Gwen and Rebecca have on you? BUT at least I have it down to one; wait correction you do to.” Said Fox “Shut up Fox, tonight for some reason I realize that I need to be with Teresa.” Said Ethan “Why because she finally said ‘Gee Ethan is a real jackass and I deserve better’.” Said Fox “Wait she really said that?” asked a nervous Ethan “NO you moron I was speaking rhetorically because she has that attitude and I say good for her.” replied Fox “I thought you wanted me happy?” asked Ethan “Yeah but not at the expense of making two women you calm to love miserable.” Replied Fox “I do love them both.” Said Ethan “Yeah I know that Ethan but you have to realize that you don’t love them the same way. You’re only in love with Teresa, Gwen is your past, which is understandable for you to still care for her; you went through a lot together. I just don’t find it fair for you to be dragging along Gwen, when you know its only Teresa you want.” Said Fox “Look this isn’t about me, it’s your wedding day you would think that’s all you’d focus on; but no boring me is on your plate.” Said Ethan “You really think your slick don’t you? Lucky for you I need sleep; I have to look my best when Whit finally becomes my wife. So how do you want to handle the sleeping arrangements?” asked Fox “Um you’re the groom-to-be so you take the bed, besides Teresa brought pull outs.” Replied Ethan “Ok whatever, night man.” Said Fox “Night…what am I going to do?” Ethan pondered to himself.


*Wedding Bells*


Both Teresa and Whitney slept in the honeymoon suite while Little Ethan and Jane slept in the spare room. Rays of light beamed from the sun onto Whitney’s face causing her to wake up feeling like all her dreams were about to come true.


“TERESA…TERESA…wake up!” said an excited Whitney that was shaking a groggy Teresa as she said “Whit…. your happiness is making me nauseous” said Teresa “Did you forget what today is?” asked Whitney “um the day I smell the worse morning breath ever?” she said sarcastically “Cute T, its my wedding day, in less than six hours I’ll be Mrs. Nicholas Foxworth Crane and I can’t wait” said Whitney “I’m real happy for you Whit” said Teresa as she was getting up “Sweetie I know things are rough right now but...” cutting Whitney off, Teresa continued, “rough? That’s putting it mildly. I have to accept that I will never be with Ethan. At least he gave me my daughter; anyway this isn’t about poor me this is about you so lets get you looking like the princess that you are.” Said Teresa “We can dress from here and I’ll go get my dress in my room…. by the way how did Fox know our measurements?” asked Teresa “I have no idea I guess that’s one of many things I can look forward to as we start I life together. He even got Little Ethan and Jane’s stuff too.” As if on cue, Jane cries. “I’ll get her you go get the stuff.” Said Whitney as she continued “Ok sounds like a plan, hey would you like me to get Fox’s stuff to him?” asked Teresa “yeah that would be great thanks” replied Whitney “Ok, I’ll be back shortly.” Said Teresa


“I should let Fox sleep more so I’ll go get his stuff for him after all I am the best man.” As Ethan opened the door he said, “Teresa, what are you doing here?” trying desperately not to be fazed by him “I’m here to drop off Fox’s stuff, pick up my things along with the kids, and get ready with Whit.” As she said that she walked past him and almost melted at the smell of her favorite cologne on him, suddenly she felt his arm on her. “Wait I hate where we are, can we at least talk about it?” pleaded Ethan “Ethan there is no WE you threw that out the window when you picked Gwen AGAIN over who you truly want to be with.” Said Teresa. Realizing she said that she quickly regretted it. “So you still believe I love you?” asked Ethan “It doesn’t matter at least I get that now because you’re married and your staying that way. Now let go of my arm.” Said Teresa. Fighting back the tears, she just wanted to get her stuff and quickly leave. “No, I can’t accept that I lost you forever” with that he grabbed her and passionately kissed her and for once she let him. “Well good morning love birds.” Said Fox as he interrupted their kiss. “Hey Fox I brought your stuff so I better get back to Whitney.” Said Teresa as she continued, “Ethan, I hope you know that changed nothing.” After Teresa left all Ethan heard was “HAHAHAHAHAHA so what are you going to do about that?” asked Fox “I’m really glad your enjoying this” said Ethan “what are you kidding me it’s the best show yet! Who needs TV?” said a cynical Fox “Shut up dealing with her is not as important as doing my job now and that is getting you married.” Said Ethan.


“I can’t let Whitney see me upset; it’s just not fair to her.” Said Teresa before she went into the suite “Hey Whit I’m coming in I hope you’re decent. OMG” said Teresa “What do I look funny?” asked Whitney “No your breath taking you look amazing Whit” Whitney was dressed in a form fitting off white beaded strapless dress, with a slight train. Her hair was blown out straight with very lose forming girls with the front pulled back by an orchid. “I thought the maid of honor was suppose to make you look this stunning, then again it doesn’t take much.” Said Teresa “Oh stop you’re just saying that because it’s my wedding day and I’m sorry about not waiting for you I was just so excited; so did I do ok or what?” asked Whitney “Ok? I think its safe to say you did better than ok,” Teresa said after giving Whit a wink. “I just wish my parents were here, especially my dad so he can walk me down the isle.” Said Whitney “I know sweetie but we can take lots of pictures and you can have a big reception when we get back home; well I guess that’s my cue to get the kids and myself dressed.”


“Wow I must be on cloud nine, I mean I’m marrying my soul mate today; this is the happiest day of my life.” Said Fox “I’m really happy for you man, if anyone deserves this its you.” Replied Ethan “Hey check this out, I got Whit an engagement ring along with our matching wedding bands.” Said Fox as he showed Ethan the rings “Wow she’s gonna love them; how are you going to give her the engagement ring?” asked Ethan “I don’t know I guess I’ll slip it on along with the ring or come up with something creative who knows; whatever happens it will be in the moment though.” Said Fox as he was getting ready “By the way Fox you look great.” Said Ethan. Fox was wearing an off white suit with a pale peach fitted button down top opened enough to see his beautiful pecks. Fox wouldn’t be Fox without his matching pumpkin diamond cufflinks. “Thanks now lets get me married.” Said Fox

Since it was so beautiful down in Bermuda, especially on their wedding day Fox and Whitney decided to get married outside on the beach if the weather agreed. Whitney grew up with strong religious catholic values, whereas Fox didn’t grow up with any type of ‘family’ values, let alone religious ones. Because Fox loved Whitney so much, they both agreed to marry under the Catholic belief, which was convenient because Fox was also Catholic, at least he assumed by process of elimination; after all Ethan was. They all meet up in the lobby of the hotel but kept the wedding tradition in tact; the groom couldn’t see the bride before the actual ceremony, Whitney was MIA.


“Daddy!” said Little Ethan as he ran to Ethan “You look great dad, we are dressed alike” said Little Ethan “Yeah I know son, thanks you look great too.” Replied Ethan “Uncle Fox you look great too” said Little Ethan “Why thank you little man” replied Fox “Wow Teresa you look great” said Ethan as he was almost at a lost of words “Thanks Ethan, so do you” replied Teresa “Yeah T you look great but don’t take this the wrong way when I say only Whitney takes my breath away.” said Fox as Teresa was laughing, she replied “Don’t worry Fox as only she should, and you’re right she does look breath taking, Fox you very nice also.” She said as she walked away. She was wearing a pale peach spaghetti strap dress with swarovski crystals covering the straps; it was form fitting with the outer transparent layer flowing freely and the dress was floor length. Her hair was slightly crimped with no particular style, just flowing naturally. Ethan was wearing something similar to Fox with the exception of the cufflinks so instead he had a peach boutonniere. “Wait a second, Teresa where is Whitney?” asked Fox “You can’t see her before the ceremony…. not that there really is one; its only the six of us here.” Replied Teresa “True but I wouldn’t have it any other way.” said Fox “Yeah somehow I know Whitney wouldn’t either, now would you just be patient she will be your wife in no time. In fact I’ll go see if we can start now.” Said Teresa; this time Fox didn’t stop her.


“OMG, Teresa I can’t breathe…. I” said Whitney as she was cut off by Teresa “Look you better not tell me you’re having second thoughts” “No before you impolitely interrupted me I was going to say I can’t believe my dreams are about to come true; with the exception of not having my son.” Said Whitney “Oh that’s much better sorry for biting your head off now lets get you married, I’ll grab Jane.” Said Teresa. Jane was wearing a flower-looking headband around her head and a pale peach dress with a built in cancan.


Fox and Ethan were standing under the gazebo that Fox had made especially for this day and he also had a walking passageway made so that Whitney and Teresa’s shoes won’t get ruined.

“Would you stop looking so nervous Fox.” Said Ethan “I can’t help it I’m sure you…. sorry man.” Said Fox as he caught himself. “It’s ok at the time I thought my decision was for the best but it wasn’t and I have to live with that. Would you stop making this about me its not its about...” Ethan was cut off by the music, which suddenly started and Little Ethan walked down the aisle with the pillow that had the two rings tied on it; what truly caught Ethan’s attention was the beauty of Teresa. He was so mesmerized by Teresa’s beautiful hair flowing along with her dress. As she got to the gazebo Ethan was at a lost of words. Their eyes locked, which was interrupted by the sudden change in music and Jane fussing because she was in Teresa’s arms. As Whitney walked down the aisle, she began to tear as did Fox. She arrived at the gazebo where she gave Teresa her bouquet and took Fox’s hands.

“I can’t believe we are finally here,” said an elated Fox

“I know me either it was our destiny.” As Whitney said that Ethan and Teresa gazed at each other.

“Shall we begin?” said the priest

“Not quite I have a surprise for you Whit” he said that after grabbing for the surprise

“Are you serious? More then all of this?” asked an ecstatic Whitney

“Yes but you have to close your eyes and give me your right hand” said Fox

“OK…. that’s a strange request but I’ll play along” with that Fox slipped the six carat princess cut white gold engagement ring on her right ring finger.

Whitney opened her eyes and said “OMG Fox…when did you have time to get this for me? How did you have time? It’s gorgeous I love it and you” she said as she kissed him

“Hey save that until the I Do’s” Teresa said jokingly

“Ok Father you can begin now” said Fox

“Ok, do you Whitney Ebony Russell take Nicholas Foxworth Crane to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love honor and cherish; in sickness and in health for saking all others until death do you part?” asked the priest

“I do,” responded Whitney as Fox caught the single tear falling down her left cheek.

“Do you Nicholas Foxworth Crane take Whitney Ebony Russell to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love honor and cherish; in sickness and in health for saking all others until death do you part?” asked the priest

“I do,” said Fox as he smiled at Whitney.

“May we have the rings?” said the priest and with that LE stepped up and gave them to Fox.

Whitney and Fox repeated after the priest as they slid the rings on each other’s fingers.

“Is there anyone here that objects to this union?” asked the priest as no one objected. Jane sneezed, which caused everyone to laugh. “Then by the power vested by me I now pronounce you husband and wife.” Before the priest could even finish Fox kissed Whitney. “OMG Fox we did it!” said Whitney as she jumped into Fox’s arms “Now, no one will ever come between us” replied Fox “As if they could even if they tried, now we have to get our son back.” Said Whitney.


*Back in Harmony*
(Crane Mansion)


“Mother I cannot believe I didn’t hear from Ethan in over 24 hours.” Said Gwen “Gwennie, didn’t he say he had to leave on business with Fox? What are you back to not trusting him again? Its only been a day relax” replied Rebecca as she sipped her martini. “If I were can you blame me? Lord knows he’s given in reason enough not to trust him by betraying me in the past with Theresa; I will always wonder if he will do it again because I have to face the fact that he does love her too. Mother how can you tell me to relax after what I just said?” asked Gwen “What are you talking about? She is obsessed with your husband why on earth would you feel he loves her?” replied Rebecca “Mother please, he does I’m not gonna be in denial of it any longer. I’ll try and call Ethan one last time and if I get his voice mail, when I finally do hear from him HE will get it. He still has to explain to me why he made sure Teresa got Little Ethan back.” Said Gwen “Great are we back to assuming that Teresa is on this trip as well?” asked Rebecca “Well, no at least I can’t prove that although her being out of town is quite the consequence; besides even Teresa isn’t that stupid to throw herself at my husband any longer. He made it perfectly clear he wants to be with me. The only thing that would make this equation complete is having that baby.” Said Gwen “Exactly sweetheart you have nothing to worry about. When Ethan gets back, we can point out that Theresa owes you a baby and why can’t it be Jane? Besides she did reinstate the charges; you can probably bring that up to Ethan.” Said Rebecca. The doorbell rings. “ I guess…now who on earth could that be…I hope its Ethan.” Said Gwen “Mrs. Winthrop, Mr. Crane is hear to see you.” Said Amy “Mr. Crane?” She mumbles to herself as she replied “Thanks Amy.” “Hey Gwen how are you doing?” said Chad “Hey what a pleasant surprise and when did you change your last name to Crane? Not that there’s anything wrong with it after all you are a Crane.” Said Gwen “That I am…. I came to see Ethan, but Amy told me he isn’t here so I asked if you were. Was I interrupting something?” asked Chad “Of course not and you’re always welcomed here, so what can I do for you?” asked Gwen “I was wondering do you know where Ethan went? I need legal advice, actually a pre-nup. I guess it would be called a post-nup.” Said Chad “Wait you’re already married?” asked Gwen “ Yea I got married last night, to Valerie Davis. I guess its Crane now.” Said Chad “WHAT!? Chad that was the dumbest thing you could have done as a new found Crane; you’re job is to protect the billions she can clean you dry now!” said a concerned Rebecca “Rebecca as concerned as you sound, I highly doubt its for my trust fund. I’m sure being married to my father won’t affect my newfound marriage. You only have to worry about my mother because he does plan on marrying her,” said Chad “Yeah we’ll see…” said Rebecca as Gwen cut her off “Mother are you finished? Congrats Chad, although I feel that was quick. I don’t know where he is per say I do know that he is with Fox.” Said Gwen “Thank you and Fox you say? Did they have some type of business to take care of?” asked Chad “I’m not quite sure but I know Fox needed him so he left.” Replied Gwen “That’s odd because I saw Fox and Whitney leaving together to go somewhere because she’s out of town as well.” Chad didn’t really see Fox and Whitney leave together but he did use that fact that Gwen is insecure when it comes to Ethan and Teresa; so he was banking on setting her off or getting any key information. He used Gwen as a way to track down Ethan; once that was done he would know where Fox is. His insane logic was where ever Fox was Whitney would soon follow. “What? Whitney is out of town too?” asked Gwen “Too? What do you mean?” asked Chad ‘Well I’m sure its nothing but…” before Gwen could finish she was cut off by her mother “HA sorry you guys continue” “As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by my mother, I’m sure its nothing but Teresa is also out of town at least that’s what it looks like and so are her children.” Replied Gwen “Really? Do you think they are together?” asked Chad. Chad knew that question would infuriate Gwen, he didn’t necessarily have anything against her but his main focus was getting Whitney and he needed her help to do that. Little did he know it was too late. “No Chad but I will find out. Would you excuse me I have errands to run.” Said Gwen “Certainly I’ll see myself out.” Replied Chad “Wow I’m too good for my own good.” Said Chad as he was please with himself. He felt he accomplished ‘phase 1’

*Back in Bermuda*


“Well Mrs. Crane I have a surprise for you.” Said Fox as he kissed her hand “Really? I love the sound of my new name.” Said Whitney “You have to close your eyes.” Said Fox as he covered her eyes with his hands and he guided her to the ‘surprise’. “Fox! I’m the bride shouldn’t I make the rules today?” said a laughing Whitney “Yeah after you keep your eyes closed.” Said Fox “Fine, you win” Fox guided Whitney off the beach and into the reception hall that Fox set up but that wasn’t the only surprise… “OMG Mom?” said a tearful Whitney “Hi sweetheart did you honestly think that I would miss your big day?” asked Eve. Whitney ran to her mother and gave her the biggest hug, they may have been at odds but the bottom line was they were mother and daughter; that alone forms and unbreakable bond. “Is Daddy hear too?” asked Whitney “No, I’m afraid he isn’t. I’m sorry sweetheart besides he never approved of your relationship with Fox; your big day shouldn’t be focused on a constant back and forth with your father.” Said Eve “Your mother’s right, and that’s why my mother isn’t hear either, she always had her reservations about you but I’d choose you any day; not to mention her and Teresa would have been at each other’s throats!” said Fox. After hearing Fox say that something came over Ethan. He knew from that moment on things wouldn’t be the same. “Fox you didn’t have to worry about that I wouldn’t have ruined your wonderful day despite my differences with your mother.” Said Teresa “I know that Teresa but MY mother wouldn’t have been so generous.” Said Fox “Son, I’m really proud of you. I’m honored to share this gigantic and extraordinary moment with you.” Said Julian “Well thanks Dad, Whitney makes me happy and now she’s my wife. All I have to do is get our son back.” Said Fox “Fox…” said Julian who was cut off by Fox as he said. “Dad, don’t worry Whitney told me the truth I don’t care what the DNA says although I feel he is my son; in my heart he is my son no matter what.” Said Fox “Ok enough with the sabby moments as the best man I have to say my speech right? So here goes nothing where do I begin? Fox you and I well how do I say this nicely were not very nice to each other.” Laughing Fox said “NO kidding” “but I was always proud to be your brother even though I wanted to ring your neck a lot of the times. I must say that today I’m additionally proud of you. You not only had a dream to be with Whitney despite your hurdles you made it a reality. I admire you beyond your recognition and I wish you and Whitney nothing but happiness for your present and future. Fair warning it won’t be easy,” Said Ethan as everyone laughed and drank to the toast. Fox and Whitney had their traditional first dance as husband and wife. She couldn’t have her father daughter dance but Julian asked if she wouldn’t mind if he substituted for TC; she felt very touched and accepted. That was the breaking point of their up and down relationship. Fox also danced with Eve. After the reception Julian and Eve quickly headed back to Harmony before anyone got suspicious; Fox and Whitney decided that heading home to Harmony and getting their son back was priority number one. THAT doesn’t mean they didn’t consummate their marriage before heading back. Ethan and Teresa offered to take a commercial flight back to give Fox and Whitney alone time but they refused and insisted on having them flying back home with them.


*On the plane back to Harmony*


“I know that you guys are in your honeymoon stage but can you tone your stomach-turning love down a few notches” said a sarcastic Teresa “This coming from the person who believes that love is the key to surviving?” asked Whitney “No, Whit that was the old me. My new policy is live for my kids only. I’m not sure if I even believe in love or fate for that matter anymore.” Said Teresa “Oh stop it, that’s not true because you’re the reason I believe in true love and all that comes with it.” said Whitney and with that she kissed Fox “Gee Teresa I guess I have you to thank for having my wife.” Said Fox “No need to thank me Fox its clear as day that you two belong together. Whoever tries to come between you guys will have a rude awakening.” Replied Teresa.


*Chad’s House*


“Where have you been Chad?” asked Valerie “Why are you acting like the concerned wife? You don’t give a d*** about me, so cut the act.” Said a bitter Chad. All he got was ‘dead ends’ in finding Whitney. “That’s not true granted I love that fact that I’m now a Crane but I do care about you.” Admitted an honest Valerie “whatever and don’t get use to being a Crane either, remember our agreement?” said Chad “Of course I do but don’t think I’m walking away empty-handed. Or at all at least.” She mumbled to herself “I told you you’re going to be well taken care of and what was that last thing you said?” asked a clueless Chad “Nothing don’t worry about CJ I feed him, bathed him and he is now asleep.” Said Valerie “Wow if I wasn’t in love with Whitney I can get use to this.” Replied Chad “Sadly, that is the closest thing to normal you said in a long time.” replied Valerie


(Back on the Plane)

“I never thought I would love hearing the words: ‘destination approximately two minutes’.” Said a beaming Whitney “Yeah me either but this would be even better if we had our son.” Replied Fox “Sweetheart we are going to get him back and Ethan said he would do everything he can to help us.” Said Whitney “That’s right I will.” Answered by Ethan “Hey Dad I can see the air strip, I can’t wait until I tell Abuela about our trip it was the best!” said Little Ethan “I’m glad you had fun.” Replied Ethan “Are you kidding? It’s the first time that I was with both my parents and my little sister. Its like we were a real family for a little bit.” Said Little Ethan “Sweetheart we are a real family whether I’m with your Dad or not.” Said Teresa “Your mother’s right but anything is possible.” Said Ethan as Teresa gave him a look. “Hey dysfunctional Brady bunch we are here so start gathering your things.” Said Fox. Everyone got into the waiting limo and the driver took the newlyweds home first.

“Home sweet home kids, ok say good-bye to Daddy.” Said Teresa “Bye Dad” said Little Ethan “Hey you promise to come see me soon?” asked Little Ethan “Of course, see you later.” Said Ethan as he kissed Jane good-bye and she smiled. “Little Ethan can you take your sister in the house. I want to say a few words to your mom.” Said Ethan “Ok” replied Little Ethan “Ok Ethan what do you want to say to me?” asked Teresa “Actually if its ok with you I’d like to see you in your house; maybe even stay for a while.” Said Ethan “Why? Go home to your wife Ethan. And that stunt you pulled in the plane wasn’t cool I don’t like you giving my son false hope about being a family with you.” furiously said by Teresa. “He’s my son too and what if I told you it wasn’t false hope?” asked Ethan ‘Look screw your ‘what ifs’. I won’t let you set up my children for something that will never be. We both know Little Ethan is not your biological son, even he knows that.” Said Teresa “Your coldness towards me is so foreign yet it’s very sexy. And we don’t know that LE is not my son, we just assumed he wasn’t.” said Ethan ‘Get a clue this isn’t about you! Whether he is your son or not it changes nothing.” with that Teresa left the car and slammed the door. “What to bet? Soon Teresa we will be together again.” Said a self-assured Ethan.

Chapter 4


*Crane Household*

“Sweetheart your home! After I didn’t hear from you I got so worried.” Said Gwen “Gwen whatever happened to….” Said Rebecca but she was cut off