The week passed by quickly. Theresa spent every waking moment with her son. She was incapable of forgetting the possibility of losing her son to Julian. On many sleepless nights she thought of Fox. She wondered what he was thinking and feeling. Although she missed him, she avoided his presence. She knew that Audrey was with him. She was filled with jealousy, hurt, and love. Confused emotions welded inside her heart.
Fighting back tears, Theresa got up to look out the window. It was another of her many sleepless nights. Theresa peered into the night. Darkness pervaded the outside world as the full moon's light shone brilliantly. Theresa became lost in her thoughts until a soft rapping noise at her bedroom door caught her attention.
Ethan was once again consumed with another headache. He had been under incredible stress the past week. Gwen filed for the divorce and Ethan reluctantly signed the papers the day before. He could not stop thinking about the possibility of being the father of Theresa's child. What am I going to do if little Ethan turns out to be my son? "What am I going to do?" he repeated aloud. Ethan got up and paced around his moonlight room. The eerie glow of the moon followed Ethan as he walked back and forth deep in thought. "I need to get some air." He said aloud. Ethan dressed quickly in casual wear and left his room.
Fox spent the week catching up with Audrey. However, he did not devote his full attention to her. As she talked about her recent experiences in Paris, Fox found his mind drifting to thoughts of Theresa. Oftentimes, Audrey had to pause and make sure Fox was paying attention to her. Deep down Audrey knew that he was thinking of Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald. She was determined to make Fox forget about Theresa. Audrey wanted Fox for herself.
The persistent Audrey had initially tried to get Fox to share his room with her. Fox politely declined a disppointed Audrey and offered her one of the biggest rooms in the Crane Mansion. She declined the offer when she found it was not on the same floor as Fox's room. Instead, Audrey decided to occupy the bedroom next to Fox. He wasn't the least bit surprised.
Throughout the week, Audrey schemed to make Fox hers. She failed to get Fox to forget about Theresa. Night after night, she found an excuse to knock on Fox's door. She hoped that he would invite her to spend the night with him. Time after time, he refused her. On this particular night the beauty of the full moon inspired Audrey to see Fox again. Although it was late, she knew Fox would still be up. This time, she dressed up in a seductive outfit that hugged every curve of her body. He won't be able to resist me this time, Audrey thought as she observed her reflection in the mirror. Once satisfied with her looks, Audrey made her way to Fox's room. "Ready or not, here I come!" She sang softly as she opened his door.
Audrey crept into Fox's room calling his name softly. "Maybe he isn't awake this time." She said to herself. Audrey walked over to his bed and looked down. Confusion showed through her eyes. Fox was not in his bed. "Where the hell did he go?" She asked aloud. Better go find him, She told herself silently.
The soft rapping at the door didn't stop. Theresa finally went to the door. "Who is it?" she asked softly.
"It's me. Fox."
Theresa's heart fluttered. Fox. She opened the door reluctantly. "What is it?" she whispered.
"I need to talk to you." Fox said. "I thought that maybe we could go for a walk. I can have one of the maids watch little Ethan for you." Fox gestured behind him and a Crane maid named Allison appeared.
"Fox, it's a little late." Theresa's voice trailed off.
"Please Theresa." Fox pleaded.
Theresa sighed. "All right. At least let me get dressed."
"Okay." Fox said. "I'll be right outside." He closed the door.
Theresa dressed quickly and gave her son a quick kiss on the head. Fox turned around as she opened her door.
"Ready?" Fox asked.
Theresa nodded.
The two walked in silence. Instead of talking, they took quick stolen glances at each other. Fox and Theresa had so much that they wanted to say to each other, but they hesitated out of fear.
Fox cleared his throat to end the silence. "Theresa-" Fox began.
"Yeah, Fox?" Theresa looked up expectantly.
Fox stared into Theresa's eyes. I could lose myself in your gaze He thought silently. "I've-" Fox gulped. "I've missed you a lot, Theresa. This week has been different without you." Fox stroked Theresa's face.
"Yeah, it has been." Theresa agreed. "I missed you a lot too." After a pause Theresa said, "But I figured you wouldn't miss me too much."
"Why do you say that?" Fox asked.
"Because of Audrey." Theresa walked away from Fox and crossed her arms.
"Oh." Fox said as he followed her. "I still missed you although she kept me company. To tell you the truth Theresa, all I could think about this week was you." Fox placed his hands on her shoulders.
"Oh, Fox." Theresa turned and sank into his arms. "I need to tell you something."
"Anything," Fox whispered in her ear.
Tell him how you feel. Tell him you love him!! Tell him! Her heart screamed. "Fox, I-"
"What are you doing out here?" Audrey asked interrupting Theresa.