A/N: I forgot to mention that the song Theresa sang in Chapter 12 was dangerously in love by Destiny's Child.

Chapter 13

"Sheridan, Sheridan, are you ok?" asked Theresa with concern.

"No, I'm fine. I just saw what could happen if Fox ever found out."

"What did you see?"

"I saw him vowing to kill him he Ethan ever lays a hand on you again. See Fox will protect you when Ethan finds out you have gone to the police."

"Your right Sheridan. I will."

"I can't hear a thing said Fox putting his ear to the wall. "Why do these rooms have to be soundproof? If someone screams you wouldn't be able to hear it." He heard footsteps. "Uh oh." Fox jumped on the couch and turned on the t.v. Not noticing it was on the shopping network.

"Fox, I never knew that you wanted to order jewellery," said Luis grinning at him.

"Very funny Luis. I thought you were Theresa and Sheridan."

"You were trying to listen on their conversation weren't you?"

"So were you." Luis was about to protest when he knew he wouldn't win so he just looked at him. "Got you their Luis." Theresa and Sheridan walked in.

"Hey Luis. I have something very important to tell you but will you please promise me that you will control your temper. That goes for you too Fox," said Theresa looking at Fox and Luis.

"My dear sister since when do I make promises you and I both know I won't keep."

"Fine then, I won't tell you."

"All right, all right Luis and I will control our tempers said Fox crossing his fingers behind his back."

"I think we should sit down first," said Sheridan taking Luis's hand and leading him over to wear Fox was sitting.

"Ok. It all started when Ethan wanted to talk to me 5 months ago. Ethan threatened to hurt me if I didn't tell Fox I wanted to be with him. So I did that thinking I will be safe with Ethan but I was wrong. After we got to Florida everything started out great. I was the top fashion designer in the country and Ethan had a very successful law firm. Everything seemed perfect till the one night Ethan hurt me. He was very drunk that night. He wanted to go out but I denied him. He..slapped me and beat me up. He said sorry. I didn't accept it so I tried to run upstairs and pack but then Ethan grabbed a hold of me and raped me." Theresa stared at the ground afraid to see the looks on all of their faces so she continued. "After that night the same routine happened at least every week. When he asked me to marry him two weeks ago I said No. Ethan didn't like it so he." Theresa took a long deep breath. "He said that he loved me and the reason that he hits me is because he loves me so much. I said No again. That's when hell broke loose. He got me drunk and married me. The next morning I threatened to leave him and he did what he always did beat me, rape me then tells me he is very sorry." Tears were now beaming down Theresa's cheek. She felt someone wipe them away.

"Theresa, why didn't you tell me sooner?" asked Fox in calm voice as he caressed her cheek. "I could have done something to prevent this from happening to you."

"I tried but he threatened to kill me." Fox turned red with anger.

"He did what screamed Luis. "That son of a bitch, I will kill him."

"Fox kissed Theresa on her forehead. "Thanks for telling us Resa. But right now Luis and I have something important to do" said Fox as he and Luis walked out of the big beautiful house.

"We have to go after them. Come on Theresa, let's go." Theresa and Sheridan ran after Fox and Luis.

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Ethan was sitting in his new office doing boring same old paper work. He was disturbed by an angry Fox and Luis coming toward him.

"Hey Luis, Fox! What's wrong?" Fox answered Ethan with a punch in the face. "What the hell was that for?"

"Don't try to be dumb with us" huffed Luis, "We no you have been abusing my sister."

"What did she tell you?"

"Enough to know what kind of person you are. During these months I actually believed that my sister was happy. Instead she was miserable and it's all because of you" said Luis punching Ethan in the stomach.

"I never hit Theresa. I would never do that. I love her."

"Then explain all the bruises on her arm" sneered Sheridan walking in with Theresa right beside her.

"Fine! You've got me. So what? I mean she deserved it. Theresa wasn't being faithful. She was yearning for another man who she hardly even remembers. I just gave to her what she deserved and if you asked me I was being easy on her."

"You Son of a bitch yelled Theresa as she slapped him across the face."

"Listen to me Theresa. I know you're mad and upset right now but I was doing it because I love you. And I'm sorry that I hurt you very deeply. I will never do it again."

"Just like all those other times you have promised. You did it again last night. Do you know how much you have damaged me. I can't even trust anybody. I'm ashamed to look at myself in the mirror because of you. Every time a man would touch me or shake my hand I would flinch. To make it worse, I have amnesia and you took advantage of it. You told me that we once were a happy couple and that Fox was trying to break us up. I found my diary and read everything that was in it. Even though I still don't have my memory back, I now know that it was all lies!"

"I did it because I loved you and I couldn't stand to loose you to Fox My half brother."

"You wouldn't have Ethan. We were friends. I loved him as a friend."

"But that love for a friend turned into a real lover for another."

"Look Ethan! I'm not going to talk to you about this now."

"You never will cause I'm arresting you for assault" said Luis slapping hand cuffs on him. Luis told him to remain silent etc. (I have know idea what the cops say when they arrest people). Luis dragged Ethan out to his car and drove off to the police station leaving Sheridan, Theresa and Fox alone in silence.

"Theresa are you ok?" asked Sheridan with concern.

"I'm fine thank you. I just wish I had the sense to tell someone earlier." "It's not your fault. He never let you. Besides its really good that you had the courage to tell someone with Ethan threatening you and all."

"Thanks Sheridan for being here for me."

"Any time Theresa. After all you did help me see that we had to tell Antonio the truth about Luis and I."

"I' hate to break up this special moment but I think you should tell your family and friends."

"Your right Fox. I'll just call everyone to meet at my house tonight and explain the whole thing to them." Fox put a hand on her shoulder. Theresa jumped. "Sorry Fox."

"You have nothing to be sorry for."

"Come on, I think we should go and start calling everyone."

"Ok."

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"I can't believe Ethan would do that to you" said Charity.

"I can." said Fox.

"Theresa honey, why didn't you tell me?" Asked Gwen.

"I couldn't Gwen. I've tried but I just couldn't. Ethan threatened me."

"But you told Sheridan."

"She saw my arm."

"Oh. I'm sorry I couldn't do anything to help you."

"You could now."

"And I will." Julian came over to them with a worried look on his face.

"I'm sorry to say that Ethan has been bailed out of Jail."

"Oh no!"

"Theresa I want you to stay at the mansion with me. Oh wait I won't be here tonight. But you can stay with Fox."

"You mean he still lives there?"

"I'm afraid so. I'll go tell him." Julian strolled over to where Fox was standing.

"Fox, Ethan was bailed out of Jail so Theresa will be moving back in with you."

"Great."

"But you have to promise me you will protect Theresa."

"Don't worry about it, I will."

"All right. I think Ethan is on his way here right now so I think we should go."

"You're right said Beth. "Where's Theresa?"

"She's upstairs with Gwen packing."

"Oh well, I'll just call her."

"Ok. Good bye everyone said Antonio while he wrapped his arm around Beth and left. Everyone did the same and left the house leaving Fox and Theresa alone.

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yep."

"As usual I carry all the bags."

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"Nothing has changed at all" said Theresa walking into her room.

"Nope. Same old" said Fox dropping all her bags. Theresa signed.

"I wish I had my memory back."

"It's ok Theresa. Someday you will get it back but you won't need it because you will make more and happier memories."

"So far not so good."

"Oh but it will be. You'll see." Theresa smiled sadly at him and yawned.

"I can see that you're very tired so I'll just let you have some rest." Theresa kissed him tenderly on his cheek.

"I love you Fox."

"I love you too." Fox leaned in and kissed her softly on the lips. Theresa wrapped her hands around his neck deepening the kiss when suddenly...

Flashback

Ethan kissed her on the lips. She kissed him back. Ethan pushed her on the wall roughly and started to kiss her neck.

"Ethan I have to go."

"Please stay a little longer." "I can't or else I'll be late for the interview." Ethan smashed her against the wall.

"No you won't. You are my wife and you will do your duties." Ethan pushed her onto the bed and got on top of her.

"No Ethan! I don't want to! I said no! Please stop!

End of flashback

Theresa pulled away. "Stop please! Ethan I said no! Please!"

"Theresa, Theresa. It's me."

"Fox?" Theresa looked at the ground then back at fox again. "I'm sorry I just"....she trailed off.

"No I should be the one whose sorry I shouldn't have kissed you." Theresa broke into tears. "Shhhhh it's ok." Fox held her in his arms while she sobbed. It feels so good to hold her again. I wish I can just hold her and protect her from every thing including Ethan thought Fox.

"Thanks Fox. I just can't stop thinking about him. I have a bad feeling that something bad is going to happen to me."

"Nothing will. Look I'll sleep with you tonight. That way nothing or none will hurt you. I'll go and change." Fox took one last look at her and left her room. 5 minutes later he came back wearing his under shirt with stripped pants. When he saw Theresa his heart skipped a beat. She was wearing a black silk nightgown with a matching robe. "You look beautiful"

Theresa blushed. "Thank you." Fox climbed into bed.

"Aren't you going to join me?" Theresa giggled and jumped in bed with Fox.

"Happy now?"

"Yes, very." Fox wrapped his arm around Theresa and kissed her forehead. "Good night my love."

Theresa giggled. "Good night my love." Theresa drifted off. Fox watched her sleep for a while but then fell asleep not knowing that they were being watched. Outside of the window stood a very angry lonely man.

"I should be the one holding you while you sleep. I should be the one you say I love you to. I should be the one kissing you on the forehead. And I will be again soon. Oh my, my Fox. You better enjoy being with Theresa because soon it will all be over." Ethan smiled at himself and gave out an evil laugh.

Theresa opened her eyes and watched Fox sleep. "If you only knew how much I love you."

"Oh but I do" said Fox without opening his eyes.

"Oh Fox, you'll never change."

"No I won't."

"I was wondering if you've been happy lately."

"I wasn't. I always stayed in my office and worked. When I wasn't working I was reading an article on you in a magazine or staring at your picture. But now I'm so happy that you're back. I just wish I can hold on to you forever and never let go."

"So do I Fox."

"Um.Theresa I have a question but you don't have to answer if it's too painful."

"What is it?"

"When did Ethan start beating you?"

"When I once called out your name while we were in bed which was five months ago."

"So he started abusing you a week after you left Harmony?!" Theresa nodded her head. Fox kissed her cheek. "He will never ever hurt you again. I promise. I have another painful question. When did he start raping you?"

"The same night he first beat me." Theresa signed. "I hope Ethan never comes near me again."

"And he never will because"

"Because what?"

"Because a strong, handsome man will protect you from him."

"Oh really? Where is he? When do I get to meet him?"

"Hahaha you're very funny aren't you?" Said Fox as he began to tickle her.

"Ugh...Fox...stop..she said between giggles.

"All right I'll stop. Besides I think you should go back to sleep."

"I think you should go back to sleep."

"Let's call a truce. We'll both go back to sleep."

"Deal". Theresa kissed the side of his neck and fell asleep. Fox held her closer and fell asleep.

Outside of the window

"I still remember how ticklish Theresa is. Not to mention fun to be around. Oh Ethan don't worry, she'll be yours again by tomorrow night. You will have her heart and body. And Fox will have nothing but a broken heart. I always got everything I wanted and always will." Ethan took one more glance at Theresa and disappeared into the night.

Fox heard everything Ethan said. "You may have always gotten what you wanted but this time you won't. Theresa loves me and I love her. No one has ever stood up for me or even noticed I was alive. That all changed when Theresa came into my life. She has made me feel things I've never thought I would ever feel. What ever you are planning to do tomorrow will not happen because I won't allow it. Theresa is my everything and I will not allow Ethan to hurt her again." With that said Fox took one more look to see if Ethan was still there and fell asleep.

Theresa wrapped her arms around Fox tighter. "Don't ever let go of me? she whispered in his ear.

"Don't worry Theresa, I won't"

"Good."

"Go back to sleep." Theresa closed her eyes while mumbling the words I love you.

"I love you too."

A/N: I hope you have enjoyed this chapter. I will update this chapter again on Monday or Tuesday. Please review.