CHAPTER 50 Discussion

"Teresa, I wanted to tell you that..."

He looked at himself in the mirror and stopped.

"Come on Dylan, how hard can it be?"

He watched his reflection in the mirror again.

"Let's do this again...Teresa, I was wondering if.."

"What were you wondering, Dylan?"

He turned around startled.

"Come on Dyl, you and I have been living together for a long time. You know you can ask me anything."

"I know, but...."

She went to him and stood in front of him.

"Ask away."

"I'm taking my vacation next week and I'm leaving for Hawaii. I was wondering if you would like to join me."

She laughed and he felt stupid for asking her.

"See, it wasn't that hard."

He didn't say anything and kept looking at her.

"Is this a yes, or a no?"

"I guess it's a yes."

A broad grin lightened Dylan's face. He hugged Teresa and kept her in his arms for a little while longer. She closed her eyes as she smiled.

"So, when are we leaving?"

"On Friday night."

"An entire week in Hawaii."

"Yes."

She giggled.

"I'm looking forward to it."

He smiled at her. "So am I."

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"Oh, Fox......lighten up, will you?"

Fox looked at Jennifer without seeing her.

"Fox, I'm talking to you."

"What?"

"Gee, you don't have to be so rude!"

He got up and went to the window.

"You know, Fox..she's not coming back."

She looked at him exasperated.

"Don't you dare cancel the wedding again. It will take place in a week."

"Whatever, Jennifer."

"God, I hate you!"

He finally looked at her.

"Why are you marrying me then?"

"Because of your last name. Because one day, I will be the most powerful woman in this country. Because I'm not about to make my father lose that contract."

He felt hurt.

"You are like all the other women I know, looking for my wallet."

She felt bad and went to him. She put her hand on his shoulder.

"Look, I can make you forget about her...if you'll just let me."

She put her arms around his neck and kissed him. He pushed her away.

"Please, don't touch me."

"Fine, Fox. Suit yourself, keep waiting for a ghost. That tramp will never come back to you. Never."

"Get the hell out."

"With pleasure."

She left Fox's room but came back.

"Don't forget. You and I are getting married in a week in."

She slammed the door behind her. Fox left behind her and went outside. He walked for a while then found himself in front of his son's grave.

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"Fox, look at him."

Fox looked up and saw his son walking toward him with a wide grin on his face. Fox smiled and got up.

"He is growing way too fast."

Teresa took her son in her arms.

"I know. It seems that it was only yesterday that he was born."

"I wish I was there for that, you know."

He took him from her and started tickling him on his stomach. The child giggled louder and louder.

"You know what, Fox? You are here now and that's all that matters."

"You're right."

He leaned in and kissed her.

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"You know E., I tried to move on but I can't."

He sat on the bench and kept talking.

"I love your mother so much, I never felt this way before. And she is gone with Dylan now."

He stopped and looked at the sky.

"I should have tried harder. But now, it's too late. I don't think I have the strength to fight anymore."

He leaned his head on his hand before he got up.

"I miss you little man. Put in a good word for me with the big guy up there will you? I think marrying Jennifer is my going to be my death."