Chapter 9

Let's Get Away!

"Fox, Fox, are you okay?" Teresa asking panicking.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Fox held his hand up to his eye, "Geez, I never thought that pansy could hit that hard." Fox sit up and shook his head.

"Are you sure you're fine?"

Fox took Teresa's hand in his own, "Yes, Resa, I'm fine. Let's not let them ruin our picnic, okay?"

They sat there for what seemed like an eternity holding hands and looking into each others eyes. Teresa finally became uncomfortable and slid her hand out his.

"Our foods going to ruin if we don't eat it."

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Fox said somewhat disappointed. God, why can't I just tell her how I feel. Because she doesn't love you that's why, you fool. Why would a girl like Teresa ever want someone like me?

"So, Fox, tell me. Why did you want to do this for me today?" Teresa looked at him smiling.

"I don't know. It was a beautiful day. Why waste it. Besides you of all people deserve a day like this. In fact, this is just the beginning." Fox smiled at her. He loved to see her happy and it seemed he very rarely saw her that way.

"I don't want any dessert if that's what you're implying!"

"No, geez, do you honestly think all I think about is sex."

"Well," she paused for a second, "yeah." Fox laughed. "You're crazy, Resa."

"Only since you came to town. So, seriously, what else do you have in store for us?"

"I hope you want object, but I arranged for Phyllis to stay with Little Ethan. I wanted to take you to the Crane Cabin for a long weekend." Teresa looked at him somewhat sternly. "Now I know what you're thinking, but honestly, Resa, I'm vunerable right now and I don't think I could take another one night stand."

Teresa looked at him and busted out laughing, "You wish!"

"So what do you say? I thought we could horseback ride, swim, relax. I promise seperate rooms and I promise not to try anything."

"Fox, I don't know, I hate leaving Little Ethan."

"I know, but you deserve some rest and relaxation. A day of peace and quite might just be what the doctor ordered." He lightly touched her face.

She looked up at him. Should she or shouldn't she? What if I do something I'll regret. I don't want to hurt Fox. Teresa thought about it a few seconds longer. "Okay, Fox, I'll go, but you have to promise,"

Interrupting her, "I promise, seperate rooms, no come ons."

"I guess we should get packing then." She said as she was getting up.

"No, need, our bags are already packed and in the trunk of my car."

"You did all of this for me?"

He stood up next to her and drawed her into him "You and you only."

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Later...

Fox pulled his car into the driveway of the cabin. It hasn't changed he thought to himself. Fox loved coming here, but had rarely been given the opportunity growing up. Teresa on the other hand was a little nervous. She had so many memories here with Ethan. How would she react when she walked in. Would all those memories come flooding back, would they destroy their weekend getaway? No, she thought to herself, I owe this to Fox. I have to be strong. They gathered their luggage and walked inside.

"Resa, I'll let you take the master bedroom since it has it's own bathroom and I'll take this smaller one." He sat down his luggage and took hers. "Come, Miss, I'll show you to your room."

"Thank you, sir." They walked to Teresa's room. Fox sat down her luggage. He stood and faced her.

"What?" she looked at him awkwardly.

"I'm waiting for my tip."

"Oh, I see. I thought you weren't going to hit on me?" she smiled at him.

"Come on, I carried your luggage in here. I'm giving you the kingsize bed and bathroom. You could atleast give me one little kiss on the cheek." Fox bent down and point to his cheek.

"You're impossible." She gently kissed him on the cheek. "Now what shall we do first?" She bounced in anticipation.

"There's lots of things. Let's see, how about we go for a walk. I know this beautiful spot. In fact, it's even prettier than our private place on the Crane estate."

"Great, let's go." Teresa grabbed him by the arm and they were on their way. Fox lead her through the woods and suddenly their they stood in front of the most beautiful waterfall Teresa had ever seen in her life.

Teresa put her hand to her mouth, "Oh, my God Fox, it's beautiful."

Fox never even looked at the waterfall. He couldn't keep his eyes off of Teresa. "Not as beautiful as you." Did I just say that out loud?!

Teresa was taken aback by what Fox just said. "Thank you, Fox." She looked deep in his eyes. He's beautiful, too. God, I could loose myself with him. Teresa was snapped out her daydream by drops of rain. It had started pouring. She looked up at Fox. "Race ya back to the cabin." With that she took off.

"Oh no you don't." He went after her.

She was running as fast as she could, but she was no match for Fox. Still she tried. She turned back to find him catching up with her and that was the last thing she could remember.

***I thought I'd add a few spoilers this time. Thought it might help keep your interest. Anyways,

Fox & Teresa become closer, but just how close.

Ethan is back in the picture

An old foe shows back up

Little Ethan's 1st B-Day party, but will it be a happy birthday? Someone unexcepted shows up!

Someone's life is lost, only to save another.

Enjoy!!!