After reading some angry posts about Theresa's apparent 'about face' concerning the Fox ney situation, I decided that I would take it from another point of view that many might not see. With all that aside, I hope you like and not throw too many rotten veggies at me :-)

Live and Learn

I don't know how much more I can take of this, but I know that I can't breakdown in front of him...I gotta get him outta here...

"Fox, can you do me a favor?"

Rubbing his thumb across her knuckles, he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Anything."

"Can you get me a cup of water. My throat is really dry."

Getting up, he smiled. "Sure. I'll be right back."

Watching Fox walk out of her hospital room, Theresa finally allowed the tears that she had been holding back to fall.

C'mon Theresa, you have to be strong now. Not only for yourself, but for this baby, Little Ethan, Mama, Fox....

Fox.

Her best friend.

The man that stuck by her through thick and thin.

The man that she had slowly but surely fallen in love with.

The man that she knew was in love with her best friend.

She couldn't believe that this was happening. Once again, she was in love with a man that was in love with another woman, and not just any woman, but the woman that she had been friends with since the cradle.

Frankly, she should have seen this coming. She should have pressed the issue of his mystery woman more, but she had been so happy to be in a relationship with a man that loved her faults and all. She could be herself with him and not be worried about being criticized or judged.

Even though she felt like kicking his ass for lying to her all this time, she couldn't and wouldn't judge him. Not when she done the same thing with Ethan and Gwen....at times with his assistance. Now, it was her turn to do the same for him and if Fox was in love with Whitney, then she would do anything to make sure that happened.

When you love someone, that is all you really want for them.

Happiness.

"Here you are."

Taking the small cup, she gulped it down, allowing the water to sooth her scrathy throat. "Thanks."

"I checked on Pilar before I came back, and they said that she is stable for now."

Feeling slight relief at that news, she smiled. "Good. That is one less thing to worry about." Seeing that Fox was staring off in space, she nudged him. "So, have you given any thought to what I've said?"

Still confused by Theresa's motivation behind this, he scratched the back of his head. "Yeah, but I don't think that it's going to happen Theresa. I mean, ever since she found out, all she tells me is how she hates me and how she never wants to see me again."

Shaking her head at his naivety of the situation, she grinned. "It's called denial, Fox."

"What?"

Trying to be patient, she said, "Can't you see that she is in love with you too?"

Rolling his eyes, he huffed, "I don't see how that her tantrums and slaps to face are signs that she feels the same way I do."

"Believe me, she was practically the same way when her and Chad first met."

"I don't know, Theresa." With a raised eyebrow, he gave her a skeptical look. "Besides, aren't you supposed to be their biggest supporter? I remember that you were doing all you could to make sure they worked things out after all that drama in LA with Chad's ex-wife."

Giving the hand that held hers a squeeze she answered softly. "But I'm sure you know that I also support those that really belong together."

"Like you and Ethan?"

Hearing the slight displeasure in Fox's voice, she answered firmly, "No, like you and Whitney." They sat there in silence for a moment before Theresa continued, "I know that they might have worked out their problems, but I can tell that Whitney has been distracted lately. Also, has she ever mentioned anything about marrying Chad before you told her about your feelings?"

Running a frustrated hand through his blond spikes, Fox sighed. "No."

"See, she is just running away from her feelings for you."

"So, what do you think I should do about it?"

"Make her realize that you are the man that she loves," and then taking a deep breath, Theresa added,"and I'll help you."

Completely thrown by Theresa's offer, he blurted out, "What?"

"You did it for me with Ethan. Why are you so surprised that I would help you win the woman you love?"

"I just thought-"

"What?"

Not really knowing what he felt about Theresa helping him, he just waved it off. "Nothing." Seeing the tiredness in his best friend's eyes, he leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Hey it's getting pretty late, and you need your rest."

Before he could get far, Theresa held on to the hand that was still intertwined with hers. "Fox, please just think about what I said. If you truly love Whitney, you will do what you have to do to be with her no matter what it takes."

Even if you shatter my heart in the process.

Giving her fingers a gentle tug, he leaned down to place a kiss on her forehead. "Don't worry, I've had a pretty good teacher." Looking deep into familiar chocolate eyes, he said, "Thanks for being there for me, and no matter what, I'll always be there for you."

"We're kindred spirits, remember?"

And I hope one day, you come back to me.

With a nod and a soft smile playing on his lips, he looked at the one woman he would never leave behind. "Yeah, I do."

Walking to the door, he opened it and before leaving he turned back one more time.

"Night, Theresa."

Where you are seems to be
As far as an eternity
Outstretched arms open hearts
And if it never ends then when do we start?


I'll never leave you behind
Or treat you unkind
I know you understand
And with a tear in my eye
Give me the sweetest goodbye
That I ever did receive Pushing forward and arching back
Bring me closer to heart attack
Say goodbye and just fly away
When you comeback
I have some things to say


How does it feel to know you never have to be alone
When you get home
There must be someplace here that only you and I could go
So I can show you how I

Dream away everyday
Try so hard to disregard
The rhythm of the rain that drops
And coincides with the beating of my heart



I'll never leave you behind
Or treat you unkind
I know you understand
And with a tear in my eye
Give me the sweetest goodbye
That I ever did receive Pushing forward and arching back
Bring me closer to heart attack
Say goodbye and just fly away
When you comeback
I have some things to say

How does it feel to know you never have to be alone
When you get home
There must be someplace here that only you and I could go
So I can show you how I feel

And as she heard the faint click of the door closing, she softly called out...

"Goodbye Nicholas. I love you."

END

Song Featured: Sweetest Goodbye by Maroon 5

Umm....I don't know if I'll develop this any further, but if there is enough interest, I'll think about it