Story Title: That's the way it is
Author: Cry Me A River
Summary: Theresa's thoughts
What are these feelings taking over?
Theresa's point of view
When Ethan saw Fox and I come out together, I should have panicked. That's what I normally would have done. But, for some reason I didn't. I even found myself thinking that I really didn't care what he thought. Could I be getting over him? Do I want to get over him?
I have to admit, Fox intrigues me. He is like a mystery waiting to be solved. And, to be honest, I don't think that he has ever been in love. He doesn't know what he is missing. But then again, maybe he does. I wouldn't trade the good times for the world. But whoever said that with love that you want the good and the bad was wrong. Or at least in my case, because I don't want the pain that came with Ethan. Now I am even beginning to think i don't want the paranoia either. You know, having to wonder if Gwen is plotting to steal him away or whatever. I am sure she feels the same way about me and I don't blame her.
I am really beginning to believe that i am getting over Ethan. But I have to be sure. So when he tells me that he hates to eat alone, I accept his offer. Spending time with him would help me determine if I was trying to fool myself or if i was actually ready to move on.
It took Ethan a long time to come downstairs and I hope that he wasn't questioning Fox or trying to fight with him again. I swear those two are worse than my own brothers. Luis and Antonio used to fight something awful, but it seemed to me Ethan and Fox constantly got on each others nerves.
"Hey Theresa," Ethan said, sitting down next to me. "How are you feeling today?"
"Good, thank you. How is Gwen?"
Ethan's eyes bug out a bit. "She's...good. Nice of you to ask. " He stammered. "Hey i heard a new joke..."
So he proceeded to ramble on about another lawyer joke that I only half listened to, just so I would know when to laugh. He was so not good at jokes, because he basically has no sense of humor. I can say that because I have been in love with him, and spent a lot of time with him. I think even Gwen would agree with me on that. Just after I laughed at the punch line Fox made his way into the kitchen.
I can't help but stare at him as he comes in. He is looking more and more like a greek god to me. I actually find myself thinking he is way hotter than Ethan. That shocks me, and scares me a bit. But really it is true. Fox is gorgeous, with his dirty blond hair, enchanting eyes, and whoa baby what a body.
I heard Fox state that he must have missed out on quite a joke, so I lied. I said it was a private joke just to spare him the boredom in case Ethan got joke happy again. Besides, what did Fox care if Ethan and I shared private jokes? Because that was all that we shared .
Suddenly Little Ethan's cries brought me back to reality. I stood up to get him, and saw that Fox was standing too! Whatever for?
"I'll get him," Fox states heading for the door.
"But Fox you just sat down and your breakfast would get cold." I protested. Could this guy get any sweeter? Jeez that is all I needed is to fall for another Crane. Well, Ok technicallyu Ethan is not a Crane, but I thought that he was. And being married to Julian is no picnic. But Fox seems different. I feel as if I could bond with him, tell him things and that he would understand. I am sure his life hasn't been easy.
"It's fine. I want too. Stay here, relax. Chat with Ethan, and eat something for petesake."
I smile to myself. Why did he think I needed to eat? I am thin yes, but not that thin. But oh well, I might as well follow his advice. So, I grabbed a piece of toast and nibbled at it. After what seemed like forever, Fox came back in the kitchen with little Ethan. I was so touched because he had been changed out of his pajama's and ready for breakfast. i took him from Fox, cooing to him as i did every morning. I really love my son, even if I don't love his father.
"Wow! You changed him!" I exclaim to Fox. I never expected him to change his clothes, but certainly not his diaper! Amazing. He was the only man that had changed him. Julian hadn't even attempted it. Usually, me, mama or the maid did it. I was beginning to wonder if this guy was for real. It was like he was a gift to women. So, why did Ethan hate him so much unless it was jealousy.
"Diaper and all!" Fox said proudly, "But don't you dare tell anyone or I will blantantly deny it."
I laughed. I couldn't help it. He was so contradicting. One minute he was the bad boy, or as Julian called him the black sheep of the Crane family "Not a word!" I promised. "My, I am beginning to love having you around."
I noticed when i said that Ethan seemed to glare at me and Fox. That just goes back to my jealousy therory. I guess I must be getting over him if I can find another guy attractive. As Whitney and Mama would say, "It's about time!" And maybe it is.
"Thats good, because I plan to be around for a while." Fox answered, smiling. "anyway I think I will head out to play a game Tennis."
Tennis??? Maybe he would have made a good match for Whitney if she hadn't met Chad. But, no. They seem way too different. Or maybe it was just because I was beginning to think that I might want him for myself. But Did I? At this point i don't really know what i want. I am sure that I will figure that out in time. Until then, I would try to be friends with Fox.
I saw Ethan follow him out of the room and wondered what was up with that. I should hope that it wasn't another arguement. But with those two you never know. But rather than worry about it I had other things to worry about such as feeding my son. So I took out a jar of baby food and some juice and got to it.
When Ethan was satisifed, I took him upstairs to bathe him. I wanted to take him to the park to enjoy the warm weather. After I tested his bath water, I sat him in and begain to gently wash him. "Do you want to go to the park baby?" I asked.
Little Ethan cooed in response so I took that as a yes.
"Good! Let's get you dressed and go."
With that I wrapped him in a terry cloth towel and dried him. It didn't take me long to get him dressed and a diaper bag packed. Then we headed downstairs for a day of fun. I was going to mama's first to get a picnic lunch and to see if she wanted to join us. But to my dismay I ran into Julian.
"There's my youngest son," he stated, reaching for him. Reluctantly I handed him to his father. I wasn't going to deprive my son of his father, even if i did despise him. "My aren't you dressed up, going somewhere?"
Ethan gave him a sweet smile. I guess he did like his father, even if not many people did. Rebecca was another story. As if reading my mind, he began to get fussy. It didn't take long to see why. Bex was right behind me! The closer she got the harder Ethan cried,until finally Jukian handed him back to me.
"Where are you taking my son Theresa?"
"I am taking my son to see his grandmother, Julian." I said coldly. "As if it is any of your business."
"I should say it is..." Julian protested, but Bex broke in. For once I was thankful.
"Come on pookie, let's go get some breakfast."
I waited until they headed for the kitchen and then I headed off to mama's house to try to enjoy my day.
Author: Cry Me A River
Summary: Theresa's thoughts
What are these feelings taking over?
Theresa's point of view
When Ethan saw Fox and I come out together, I should have panicked. That's what I normally would have done. But, for some reason I didn't. I even found myself thinking that I really didn't care what he thought. Could I be getting over him? Do I want to get over him?
I have to admit, Fox intrigues me. He is like a mystery waiting to be solved. And, to be honest, I don't think that he has ever been in love. He doesn't know what he is missing. But then again, maybe he does. I wouldn't trade the good times for the world. But whoever said that with love that you want the good and the bad was wrong. Or at least in my case, because I don't want the pain that came with Ethan. Now I am even beginning to think i don't want the paranoia either. You know, having to wonder if Gwen is plotting to steal him away or whatever. I am sure she feels the same way about me and I don't blame her.
I am really beginning to believe that i am getting over Ethan. But I have to be sure. So when he tells me that he hates to eat alone, I accept his offer. Spending time with him would help me determine if I was trying to fool myself or if i was actually ready to move on.
It took Ethan a long time to come downstairs and I hope that he wasn't questioning Fox or trying to fight with him again. I swear those two are worse than my own brothers. Luis and Antonio used to fight something awful, but it seemed to me Ethan and Fox constantly got on each others nerves.
"Hey Theresa," Ethan said, sitting down next to me. "How are you feeling today?"
"Good, thank you. How is Gwen?"
Ethan's eyes bug out a bit. "She's...good. Nice of you to ask. " He stammered. "Hey i heard a new joke..."
So he proceeded to ramble on about another lawyer joke that I only half listened to, just so I would know when to laugh. He was so not good at jokes, because he basically has no sense of humor. I can say that because I have been in love with him, and spent a lot of time with him. I think even Gwen would agree with me on that. Just after I laughed at the punch line Fox made his way into the kitchen.
I can't help but stare at him as he comes in. He is looking more and more like a greek god to me. I actually find myself thinking he is way hotter than Ethan. That shocks me, and scares me a bit. But really it is true. Fox is gorgeous, with his dirty blond hair, enchanting eyes, and whoa baby what a body.
I heard Fox state that he must have missed out on quite a joke, so I lied. I said it was a private joke just to spare him the boredom in case Ethan got joke happy again. Besides, what did Fox care if Ethan and I shared private jokes? Because that was all that we shared .
Suddenly Little Ethan's cries brought me back to reality. I stood up to get him, and saw that Fox was standing too! Whatever for?
"I'll get him," Fox states heading for the door.
"But Fox you just sat down and your breakfast would get cold." I protested. Could this guy get any sweeter? Jeez that is all I needed is to fall for another Crane. Well, Ok technicallyu Ethan is not a Crane, but I thought that he was. And being married to Julian is no picnic. But Fox seems different. I feel as if I could bond with him, tell him things and that he would understand. I am sure his life hasn't been easy.
"It's fine. I want too. Stay here, relax. Chat with Ethan, and eat something for petesake."
I smile to myself. Why did he think I needed to eat? I am thin yes, but not that thin. But oh well, I might as well follow his advice. So, I grabbed a piece of toast and nibbled at it. After what seemed like forever, Fox came back in the kitchen with little Ethan. I was so touched because he had been changed out of his pajama's and ready for breakfast. i took him from Fox, cooing to him as i did every morning. I really love my son, even if I don't love his father.
"Wow! You changed him!" I exclaim to Fox. I never expected him to change his clothes, but certainly not his diaper! Amazing. He was the only man that had changed him. Julian hadn't even attempted it. Usually, me, mama or the maid did it. I was beginning to wonder if this guy was for real. It was like he was a gift to women. So, why did Ethan hate him so much unless it was jealousy.
"Diaper and all!" Fox said proudly, "But don't you dare tell anyone or I will blantantly deny it."
I laughed. I couldn't help it. He was so contradicting. One minute he was the bad boy, or as Julian called him the black sheep of the Crane family "Not a word!" I promised. "My, I am beginning to love having you around."
I noticed when i said that Ethan seemed to glare at me and Fox. That just goes back to my jealousy therory. I guess I must be getting over him if I can find another guy attractive. As Whitney and Mama would say, "It's about time!" And maybe it is.
"Thats good, because I plan to be around for a while." Fox answered, smiling. "anyway I think I will head out to play a game Tennis."
Tennis??? Maybe he would have made a good match for Whitney if she hadn't met Chad. But, no. They seem way too different. Or maybe it was just because I was beginning to think that I might want him for myself. But Did I? At this point i don't really know what i want. I am sure that I will figure that out in time. Until then, I would try to be friends with Fox.
I saw Ethan follow him out of the room and wondered what was up with that. I should hope that it wasn't another arguement. But with those two you never know. But rather than worry about it I had other things to worry about such as feeding my son. So I took out a jar of baby food and some juice and got to it.
When Ethan was satisifed, I took him upstairs to bathe him. I wanted to take him to the park to enjoy the warm weather. After I tested his bath water, I sat him in and begain to gently wash him. "Do you want to go to the park baby?" I asked.
Little Ethan cooed in response so I took that as a yes.
"Good! Let's get you dressed and go."
With that I wrapped him in a terry cloth towel and dried him. It didn't take me long to get him dressed and a diaper bag packed. Then we headed downstairs for a day of fun. I was going to mama's first to get a picnic lunch and to see if she wanted to join us. But to my dismay I ran into Julian.
"There's my youngest son," he stated, reaching for him. Reluctantly I handed him to his father. I wasn't going to deprive my son of his father, even if i did despise him. "My aren't you dressed up, going somewhere?"
Ethan gave him a sweet smile. I guess he did like his father, even if not many people did. Rebecca was another story. As if reading my mind, he began to get fussy. It didn't take long to see why. Bex was right behind me! The closer she got the harder Ethan cried,until finally Jukian handed him back to me.
"Where are you taking my son Theresa?"
"I am taking my son to see his grandmother, Julian." I said coldly. "As if it is any of your business."
"I should say it is..." Julian protested, but Bex broke in. For once I was thankful.
"Come on pookie, let's go get some breakfast."
I waited until they headed for the kitchen and then I headed off to mama's house to try to enjoy my day.