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The Extent Of Her Memory

"She remembers her son," Pilar said. They were sitting in the lobby. Most of them, anyway. Gwen had taken Ivy home, and Luis and Miguel had taken Sheridan home. So, it was just Pilar, Ethan, and Fox.

Pilar looked suspiciously at Fox. "And you. I know why she'd remember her son…but why does she remember you?"

Fox shrugged. "I don't know."

Pilar stepped towards him almost menacingly, her mother hen instinct kicking in. "Did you do something to her?"

"What?! No! I didn't do anything to her!" Fox yelled.

"Then how does she remember you?"

Fox shrugged. "Don't look at me. I don't major in psychology."

Pilar bit her bottom lip and gave him a Look.

"So, what are we doing?" Ethan cut in. "Dr. Clayton said that we could take Theresa home soon. But where, exactly, is home for her?"

"The mansion," Fox said quickly. "I mean, she lived there last, and she might regain her memories faster if she went there."

Pilar glanced at Fox. "I suppose that's a wise idea…"

"I agree with Fox," Ethan said. "Theresa should come home with us."

"But what about Ivy? After all, Ivy did this to her."

"We're not sure what happened up there. We don't know if Ivy's to blame."

"Grace certainly thinks so."

"Yes, but we have to remember that Ivy was my father's first love. Grace might feel threatened by her."

"Well…I suppose that's right."

The doors to the waiting room opened, and Phyllis, carrying Little Ethan, appeared. "Pilar, you sent for me?" Phyllis asked.

"Yes, Phyllis." Pilar took her grandson in her arms. "I think Theresa seeing Little Ethan might help her."

"I'm so glad to hear she's okay. She's one of the best employers I've ever had."

"Thank you. I'll take Little Ethan to his mother now." Pilar disappeared down the hall.

"Bit eager to have Theresa back, aren't you, Ethan?" Fox said when both women were out of earshot.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Ethan snapped.

"Just remember which woman you married," Fox said, with an edge in his voice.

"The only reason I want Theresa back at the mansion is so I can keep an eye on you with her. If Gwen and I were moving, I'd have insisted that Theresa go home with Pilar."

"And just what the hell is that supposed to mean?!" Fox yelled.

"You know exactly what I mean. I think you did do something to Theresa to make her remember you."

"What, Ethan? What did I do? Maybe console her and try to make her realize that the man she's been pining after is a two-timing player who hurts her more than he loves her?"

"I don't think I'm the player here. I think maybe you toyed around with her, tried to get some tongue…"

"You shut the Bleep up, you @$$hole. You're the one who wanted to propose to her, and the turned around and married that 6!tc# Gwen!"

"Don't you dare talk about my wife that way!"

"I can talk about you, Gwen, and your wedlock child any God damn way I want!"

"You 6@$t@rd," Ethan said coldly.

"Oh, please, it's not like you're any damn better!"

"Excuse me!"

Ethan and Fox turned their heads to see the receptionist glaring at them. "If you haven't noticed, this is a waiting room for a hospital, and that kind of behavior is inexcusable. If you want to fight, there is a back alley."

"No," Ethan said. "Excuse us. We're quite through."

"Kiss @$$," Fox muttered. Ethan heard but chose to ignore it.

Pilar reappeared in the waiting room, Little Ethan in her arms. "I thought I heard you two yelling," Pilar said, frowning.

"It was nothing, Pilar," Ethan said. "Just a little…disagreement."

Pilar bit the inside of her bottom lip, still frowning. Pilar was not blind or ignorant. She could see that Fox had fallen in love with Theresa. She'd also heard the stories surrounding Fox. She just hoped they weren't true. She didn't want to put Theresa in danger.

"How is Theresa?" Ethan asked.

"Awake and healthy, but still no memory of me or her family or Ethan. She only remembers Fox and her son."

Ethan glared at Fox, and Fox glared right back.

"Theresa will be ready to go back to the mansion in two days."

Sorry for the Gwen-bashing. I think Fox would've been angry enough to diss Gwen and the baby if this conversation ever really happened.

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