Chapter 11
At the Winthrop home.
Ethan was going crazy. He had called Theresa's cell over five times. She didn't answer. Gwen walked in from the bedroom, followed by Hank.
Gwen- "Bye, Hank. I'll call you later."
Hank- "Bye, babe. See ya, Ethan."
Ethan rolled his eyes. Gwen and Hank kiss each other and Hank walks out the door.
Gwen- "What's the matter, honey?"
Ethan- "Don't call me that."
Gwen- "So, where were you last night? You didn't come home until this morning."
Ethan- "I was…just…"
Gwen- "You were just what? With Theresa?"
Ethan was silent.
Gwen- "Of course you were. That little slut probably welcomed you with open arms, didn't she?"
Ethan- "Don't talk about her like that."
Gwen- "Well that's what she is. A little slut who took away my ability to have children, our marriage, our happiness."
Ethan- "What happiness? When were we ever happy? Gwen, we were in love with different people, always dreading waking up next to one another."
Gwen- "That's not true."
Ethan- "Oh, quit the act. You know as well as I do that it's the truth. You can go cry to Sheridan and to that bimbo, Rebecca, but I know you better than they do. You are nothing but a lying, deceiving, manipulative, wench."
Gwen- "When did I ever lie to you? When did I ever deceive you? Now, Theresa on the other hand, is a different story. She has lied, manipulated, and deceived you countless times."
Ethan- "When did you ever lie to me? When did you deceive me? I suppose that time when you sent that email to the tabloid about my true paternity just slipped your mind, did it?"
Gwen stood in shock.
Ethan- "What, you think I wouldn't find out? Gwen, I am one of the top lawyers in New England. Of course I would find out. I never said anything because you were pregnant with Sarah. But now, what does it matter? The only thing that makes me hate you is the fact that you made Theresa take the fall. You bitch."
Gwen- "Ooh, someone has their panties in a twist."
Ethan- "I do not, but when it comes to Theresa, whatever you do to her, is done to me. And lady, I suggest you leave me alone."
Gwen- "Wow, I must of hit a nerve, huh?"
Ethan- "Would you stop?"
Gwen- "Yeah, whatever." Gwen walks over to the bar and pours herself some brandy. "Can I pour you a glass?"
Ethan didn't answer. Gwen turned at his silence to find him out of the room.
Gwen- "Ethan?"
Ethan walked into the bed room and rapidly searched through the drawer that Gwen spoke of at the reception. He found what he was looking for. He grabbed a pen and practically ran to the living room.
Gwen- "Where did you disappear to?"
Ethan- "Sign these."
Gwen- "Sign what?"
Ethan- "Divorce papers. And file them."
Gwen- "What?"
Ethan- "Oh, come on Gwen. Don't tell me you don't remember telling me that you wanted a divorce."
Gwen- "I remember, I'm just curious what brought this up."
Ethan- "Haven't you been listening?"
Gwen- "Of course, it's just, I was curious what you were doing last night."
Ethan- "That's none of your business."
Gwen- "Well, I can guess. You went to see her last night, and then, you slept with her. Didn't you? Wow, and here I thought that little miss Therosita would be a virgin until her wedding day. But for you, I'm sure she made an exception. And I know that you enjoyed it. Just tell me, what does she want now? Money, a house, the Crane mansion, you as her lawyer? What, Ethan? What does she want? I mean, Theresa wouldn't sleep with you without wanting something in return."
Ethan- "You don't know her."
Gwen- "Oh, but I do. She is a murdering, stubborn, thieving, conniving, little latina bitch."
Ethan- "Don't talk about her like that!"
Gwen- "Why not? What are you going to do to me? Nothing. But, I'll be nice and sign the damn papers. Capeesh?"
Ethan- "Sign them, and file them. I want to be free of you as soon as possible."
Gwen- "Ouch. That really hurts, honey."
Ethan- "Don't call me that."
Gwen- "Yeah, yeah, yeah. Give me the papers."
Gwen signs the papers and promises to file them.
Ethan runs to put his coat on.
Gwen- "Are you going somewhere?'
Ethan- "I'm going to see Theresa."
Gwen- "How did I not know you were going to see that little bitch?"
Ethan- "I said not to call her names!"
Gwen- "And I said, what are you going to do to me?"
Ethan- "Well, you do know that my father happens to be the chief of the police force in Harmony. And if he were to find out that you sent that email to the tabloid, then he would lock you up in a heartbeat. And then your perfect cooshy life would be no more. Oh, and not to mention, you would no longer be accepted at the country club."
Gwen- "You wouldn't."
Ethan- "Bye, honey. Be good."
Ethan walks out the door and drives to the airport. He looks at the clock and realizes that he has only half an hour to get there, get through all of the checks, find Theresa, and stop her.
At the Harmony Airport. Theresa has checked her bags and is waiting for her seat number to be called. Luis, Miguel, Charity, Sheridan, and Pilar are there to send her off.
Sheridan hugs Theresa. Sheridan- "You be careful now, honey."
Theresa- "I will, thanks Sheridan."
Sheridan- "And make sure you get back home as soon as possible. We'll miss you like crazy."
Theresa smiled.
Luis- "Theresa, you say hello to Paloma for me."
Theresa- "Will do. I'll miss you Luis."
Luis- "Aahh, come here." He opens his arms to his little sister. "I'll miss you too, sis."
Theresa- "Mama…"
Pilar- "Make sure you come back soon. I know I won't be able to handle being away from my baby or my grand baby for too long. Maybe I'll go down and see you in about a month or so."
Theresa- "Okay. Take care, Mama. I'll see you soon." They hug. "Miguel…"
Miguel- "I'll miss you, big sis."
Theresa- "Hey, don't worry, I promise to be back to spoil my new niece."
Miguel- "You'd better."
Charity- "Bye Theresa. We'll miss you."
Theresa- "Bye. Take care of my nieces."
Charity smiles.
Theresa still had about five minutes before she boarded. She looked around, but she didn't know why. She didn't know who she was looking for.
Pilar- "You're looking for him, aren't you?"
Theresa- "What?"
Pilar- "Ethan. You're looking for him."
Theresa- "No, I was just…."
Pilar- "Doesn't this tell you anything? Theresa, you still have the opportunity to go back to him."
Theresa- "No, Mama. I'm leaving."
Theresa looked around yet again. She knew why she was looking, but she didn't know why. 'He's not coming.' She told herself. Deep inside she really wanted Ethan to show up and sweep her off her feet. But that wouldn't happen. Especially after what she did to him this morning. She voluntarily abandoned him and turned him down.
Those five minutes passed fast. Theresa was ready to board the plane. She took Little Ethan by the hand and led him towards the woman collecting the tickets. Theresa said one last goodbye to her family and walked towards the hanger. Suddenly…
"THERESA!"
Theresa turned.
Theresa- "Ethan?"
Ethan was running towards her.
Ethan- "Theresa, please, you can't leave."
Ethan finally was within five feet of Theresa. He walked past her family and up to her.
Theresa- "Ethan, what are you doing-"
Ethan wrapped his arms around her and kissed her passionately. Theresa felt like she would collapse.
Ethan broke away.
Ethan- "Please, Theresa, don't leave me."
Theresa- "Ethan, don't, please…"
Speakers- "Flight 284, boarding seats 1 through 30. Flight 284, we are now boarding seats 1 through 30."
Theresa- "That's me."
Ethan- "Theresa, please don't."
Theresa- "Goodbye, Ethan."
Theresa walks onto the plane, leaving without Ethan.
Theresa takes her seat and tries to hide her tears from her concerned son.
Theresa looks out of the plastic window.
Theresa- "Goodbye, Ethan. Goodbye."
Meanwhile, in the airport.
Ethan- "Pilar, what am I going to do? I've lost her again."
Pilar- "It'll be okay, mijo."
Luis- "Yeah, Ethan. It'll all work out. You'll see."
Ethan- "I don't want it to work out without Theresa. I have to get on that plane."
Luis- "What are you crazy? You can't get on."
Without another word, Ethan runs past the women collecting plane tickets, through the hanger, and onto the plane in search of Theresa.
Ethan- "Theresa? Look, I know you're on this plane. Where are you?"
Theresa hides herself under a blanket.
Ethan passes her seat without seeing her. Suddenly he stops.
Ethan- "Theresa, I know that's you under the blanket."
Theresa removes the blanket.
Theresa- "Go away, Ethan."
Ethan- "No Theresa, I can't do that. Get your stuff and come with me."
The pilot shows up after hearing that Ethan ran onto the plane.
Pilot- "You are going to have to get off this airplane, sir. Now, I don't care what your problem is, the tower tells us we can take off now, you're going to have to exit, immediately.
Ethan- "Please, Theresa, I'm begging you. You have to come with me."
Theresa- "Ethan, I can't put myself through anymore heartache, I can't."
Ethan- "Please, Theresa, trust me. Trust that I love you."
Theresa- "That's just it. I can't trust you. Not anymore and that's why I'm leaving Harmony." Theresa's eyes start to tear.
Ethan- "No, you can't go see Paloma. You can't leave me. Please."
Flight attendant- "Sir, by delaying this flight, you are disrupting the entire airport. You must leave the plane now."
Pilot- "Sir, if you don't, FAA rules leave me no choice but to call security."
Ethan doesn't move.
Pilot- "Sir, this your last warning. Exit the plane now, or-"
Ethan- "Theresa, I'm not leaving without you."
Theresa- "You have to, Ethan. I can't take it."
Ethan- "Theresa, if you love me, if you ever loved me, then you'll get off the plane and come with me now."
Theresa- "No, Ethan. I can't go back to Harmony."
Pilot- "You heard the lady sir. Leave now, or I'm calling security."
Ethan- "Forget about Harmony. This is about us, Theresa."
The pilot leaves to call security.
Theresa- "There is no us, Ethan. There never was. It was only a foolish dream. I know now that it was a mistake to love you."
Ethan- "You don't mean that, Theresa. You can't just stop loving me."
Security shows up.
Security guard- "Come with us, sir."
Ethan- "Get your hands off of me."
Security guard- "You either walk off the plane, or we drag you off."
Ethan fights to get back to Theresa.
Ethan- "Theresa, you know that I would never hurt you. Listen to your heart, trust what it's telling you." Security guards continue to drag him off of the plane.
Theresa- "I have to forget my heart, Ethan. Forget that I ever loved you."
Ethan- "Theresa, I won't let you leave me. I'll follow you if I have to. Fate brought us together, and I won't let anything keep us apart. I love you, Theresa! I love you!" Security guards take him off of the plane.
Theresa- "Oh my god, what have I done? Ethan really does love me. Ethan! Ethan!"
The hangar closes, the plane takes off.
At the Winthrop home.
Ethan was going crazy. He had called Theresa's cell over five times. She didn't answer. Gwen walked in from the bedroom, followed by Hank.
Gwen- "Bye, Hank. I'll call you later."
Hank- "Bye, babe. See ya, Ethan."
Ethan rolled his eyes. Gwen and Hank kiss each other and Hank walks out the door.
Gwen- "What's the matter, honey?"
Ethan- "Don't call me that."
Gwen- "So, where were you last night? You didn't come home until this morning."
Ethan- "I was…just…"
Gwen- "You were just what? With Theresa?"
Ethan was silent.
Gwen- "Of course you were. That little slut probably welcomed you with open arms, didn't she?"
Ethan- "Don't talk about her like that."
Gwen- "Well that's what she is. A little slut who took away my ability to have children, our marriage, our happiness."
Ethan- "What happiness? When were we ever happy? Gwen, we were in love with different people, always dreading waking up next to one another."
Gwen- "That's not true."
Ethan- "Oh, quit the act. You know as well as I do that it's the truth. You can go cry to Sheridan and to that bimbo, Rebecca, but I know you better than they do. You are nothing but a lying, deceiving, manipulative, wench."
Gwen- "When did I ever lie to you? When did I ever deceive you? Now, Theresa on the other hand, is a different story. She has lied, manipulated, and deceived you countless times."
Ethan- "When did you ever lie to me? When did you deceive me? I suppose that time when you sent that email to the tabloid about my true paternity just slipped your mind, did it?"
Gwen stood in shock.
Ethan- "What, you think I wouldn't find out? Gwen, I am one of the top lawyers in New England. Of course I would find out. I never said anything because you were pregnant with Sarah. But now, what does it matter? The only thing that makes me hate you is the fact that you made Theresa take the fall. You bitch."
Gwen- "Ooh, someone has their panties in a twist."
Ethan- "I do not, but when it comes to Theresa, whatever you do to her, is done to me. And lady, I suggest you leave me alone."
Gwen- "Wow, I must of hit a nerve, huh?"
Ethan- "Would you stop?"
Gwen- "Yeah, whatever." Gwen walks over to the bar and pours herself some brandy. "Can I pour you a glass?"
Ethan didn't answer. Gwen turned at his silence to find him out of the room.
Gwen- "Ethan?"
Ethan walked into the bed room and rapidly searched through the drawer that Gwen spoke of at the reception. He found what he was looking for. He grabbed a pen and practically ran to the living room.
Gwen- "Where did you disappear to?"
Ethan- "Sign these."
Gwen- "Sign what?"
Ethan- "Divorce papers. And file them."
Gwen- "What?"
Ethan- "Oh, come on Gwen. Don't tell me you don't remember telling me that you wanted a divorce."
Gwen- "I remember, I'm just curious what brought this up."
Ethan- "Haven't you been listening?"
Gwen- "Of course, it's just, I was curious what you were doing last night."
Ethan- "That's none of your business."
Gwen- "Well, I can guess. You went to see her last night, and then, you slept with her. Didn't you? Wow, and here I thought that little miss Therosita would be a virgin until her wedding day. But for you, I'm sure she made an exception. And I know that you enjoyed it. Just tell me, what does she want now? Money, a house, the Crane mansion, you as her lawyer? What, Ethan? What does she want? I mean, Theresa wouldn't sleep with you without wanting something in return."
Ethan- "You don't know her."
Gwen- "Oh, but I do. She is a murdering, stubborn, thieving, conniving, little latina bitch."
Ethan- "Don't talk about her like that!"
Gwen- "Why not? What are you going to do to me? Nothing. But, I'll be nice and sign the damn papers. Capeesh?"
Ethan- "Sign them, and file them. I want to be free of you as soon as possible."
Gwen- "Ouch. That really hurts, honey."
Ethan- "Don't call me that."
Gwen- "Yeah, yeah, yeah. Give me the papers."
Gwen signs the papers and promises to file them.
Ethan runs to put his coat on.
Gwen- "Are you going somewhere?'
Ethan- "I'm going to see Theresa."
Gwen- "How did I not know you were going to see that little bitch?"
Ethan- "I said not to call her names!"
Gwen- "And I said, what are you going to do to me?"
Ethan- "Well, you do know that my father happens to be the chief of the police force in Harmony. And if he were to find out that you sent that email to the tabloid, then he would lock you up in a heartbeat. And then your perfect cooshy life would be no more. Oh, and not to mention, you would no longer be accepted at the country club."
Gwen- "You wouldn't."
Ethan- "Bye, honey. Be good."
Ethan walks out the door and drives to the airport. He looks at the clock and realizes that he has only half an hour to get there, get through all of the checks, find Theresa, and stop her.
At the Harmony Airport. Theresa has checked her bags and is waiting for her seat number to be called. Luis, Miguel, Charity, Sheridan, and Pilar are there to send her off.
Sheridan hugs Theresa. Sheridan- "You be careful now, honey."
Theresa- "I will, thanks Sheridan."
Sheridan- "And make sure you get back home as soon as possible. We'll miss you like crazy."
Theresa smiled.
Luis- "Theresa, you say hello to Paloma for me."
Theresa- "Will do. I'll miss you Luis."
Luis- "Aahh, come here." He opens his arms to his little sister. "I'll miss you too, sis."
Theresa- "Mama…"
Pilar- "Make sure you come back soon. I know I won't be able to handle being away from my baby or my grand baby for too long. Maybe I'll go down and see you in about a month or so."
Theresa- "Okay. Take care, Mama. I'll see you soon." They hug. "Miguel…"
Miguel- "I'll miss you, big sis."
Theresa- "Hey, don't worry, I promise to be back to spoil my new niece."
Miguel- "You'd better."
Charity- "Bye Theresa. We'll miss you."
Theresa- "Bye. Take care of my nieces."
Charity smiles.
Theresa still had about five minutes before she boarded. She looked around, but she didn't know why. She didn't know who she was looking for.
Pilar- "You're looking for him, aren't you?"
Theresa- "What?"
Pilar- "Ethan. You're looking for him."
Theresa- "No, I was just…."
Pilar- "Doesn't this tell you anything? Theresa, you still have the opportunity to go back to him."
Theresa- "No, Mama. I'm leaving."
Theresa looked around yet again. She knew why she was looking, but she didn't know why. 'He's not coming.' She told herself. Deep inside she really wanted Ethan to show up and sweep her off her feet. But that wouldn't happen. Especially after what she did to him this morning. She voluntarily abandoned him and turned him down.
Those five minutes passed fast. Theresa was ready to board the plane. She took Little Ethan by the hand and led him towards the woman collecting the tickets. Theresa said one last goodbye to her family and walked towards the hanger. Suddenly…
"THERESA!"
Theresa turned.
Theresa- "Ethan?"
Ethan was running towards her.
Ethan- "Theresa, please, you can't leave."
Ethan finally was within five feet of Theresa. He walked past her family and up to her.
Theresa- "Ethan, what are you doing-"
Ethan wrapped his arms around her and kissed her passionately. Theresa felt like she would collapse.
Ethan broke away.
Ethan- "Please, Theresa, don't leave me."
Theresa- "Ethan, don't, please…"
Speakers- "Flight 284, boarding seats 1 through 30. Flight 284, we are now boarding seats 1 through 30."
Theresa- "That's me."
Ethan- "Theresa, please don't."
Theresa- "Goodbye, Ethan."
Theresa walks onto the plane, leaving without Ethan.
Theresa takes her seat and tries to hide her tears from her concerned son.
Theresa looks out of the plastic window.
Theresa- "Goodbye, Ethan. Goodbye."
Meanwhile, in the airport.
Ethan- "Pilar, what am I going to do? I've lost her again."
Pilar- "It'll be okay, mijo."
Luis- "Yeah, Ethan. It'll all work out. You'll see."
Ethan- "I don't want it to work out without Theresa. I have to get on that plane."
Luis- "What are you crazy? You can't get on."
Without another word, Ethan runs past the women collecting plane tickets, through the hanger, and onto the plane in search of Theresa.
Ethan- "Theresa? Look, I know you're on this plane. Where are you?"
Theresa hides herself under a blanket.
Ethan passes her seat without seeing her. Suddenly he stops.
Ethan- "Theresa, I know that's you under the blanket."
Theresa removes the blanket.
Theresa- "Go away, Ethan."
Ethan- "No Theresa, I can't do that. Get your stuff and come with me."
The pilot shows up after hearing that Ethan ran onto the plane.
Pilot- "You are going to have to get off this airplane, sir. Now, I don't care what your problem is, the tower tells us we can take off now, you're going to have to exit, immediately.
Ethan- "Please, Theresa, I'm begging you. You have to come with me."
Theresa- "Ethan, I can't put myself through anymore heartache, I can't."
Ethan- "Please, Theresa, trust me. Trust that I love you."
Theresa- "That's just it. I can't trust you. Not anymore and that's why I'm leaving Harmony." Theresa's eyes start to tear.
Ethan- "No, you can't go see Paloma. You can't leave me. Please."
Flight attendant- "Sir, by delaying this flight, you are disrupting the entire airport. You must leave the plane now."
Pilot- "Sir, if you don't, FAA rules leave me no choice but to call security."
Ethan doesn't move.
Pilot- "Sir, this your last warning. Exit the plane now, or-"
Ethan- "Theresa, I'm not leaving without you."
Theresa- "You have to, Ethan. I can't take it."
Ethan- "Theresa, if you love me, if you ever loved me, then you'll get off the plane and come with me now."
Theresa- "No, Ethan. I can't go back to Harmony."
Pilot- "You heard the lady sir. Leave now, or I'm calling security."
Ethan- "Forget about Harmony. This is about us, Theresa."
The pilot leaves to call security.
Theresa- "There is no us, Ethan. There never was. It was only a foolish dream. I know now that it was a mistake to love you."
Ethan- "You don't mean that, Theresa. You can't just stop loving me."
Security shows up.
Security guard- "Come with us, sir."
Ethan- "Get your hands off of me."
Security guard- "You either walk off the plane, or we drag you off."
Ethan fights to get back to Theresa.
Ethan- "Theresa, you know that I would never hurt you. Listen to your heart, trust what it's telling you." Security guards continue to drag him off of the plane.
Theresa- "I have to forget my heart, Ethan. Forget that I ever loved you."
Ethan- "Theresa, I won't let you leave me. I'll follow you if I have to. Fate brought us together, and I won't let anything keep us apart. I love you, Theresa! I love you!" Security guards take him off of the plane.
Theresa- "Oh my god, what have I done? Ethan really does love me. Ethan! Ethan!"
The hangar closes, the plane takes off.