Theresa and Pilar walked back into the living room. Fox immediately rose. Theresa went over to him and gave him a hug. Fox gladly embraced Theresa and looked up warily at Pilar. After Theresa pulled apart from Fox, Pilar said, "Fox, I'm sorry I didn't properly greet you when you came in this morning."
"Oh, that's fine Pilar. You were probably thinking about the DNA results." Fox said.
"Yes, I was. I was really worried that I may lose my grandson." Pilar admitted.
"Well, even if Julian ended up as the father, I would've thought of some plan to get him back to Theresa." Fox said.
"Aww, isn't that sweet mama?" Theresa asked.
"Yes. That would've been very noble of you, Fox." Pilar said.
"I'd do anything for the woman I love." Fox answered.
Theresa's heart soared. Pilar could see the joy and happiness in her daughter's eyes. At least she's not trying to win back Ethan. She is finally moving on with her life. "I'll leave you two alone," Pilar said. "I'll just check up on little Ethan.
Once alone, Fox and Theresa went to the couch. Fox slowly leaned forward and planted a soft kiss on Theresa lips. Theresa kissed back running her hands through his hair. Theresa snuggled into Fox's arms. "I am so glad you're here with me." She said filling the silence. "Me too." Fox agreed.
The ringing of the doorbell interrupted their contented moment. Pilar entered the room again and went to the door. "Oh hi, Ethan." She said as she let the visitor in.
Ethan had been in high spirits ever since Dr. Russell told him the results of the DNA test. "I'm the father!" Ethan said happily. "Now I can try to win Theresa's heart again." Ethan decided to call Audrey to tell her the good news. Since she was not answering her phone, Ethan left a message on her machine. "Won't she be thrilled?" Ethan said.
Ethan finally reached the Lopez-Fitzgerald home. He looked into the window to check his appearance. "She better be here." He mumbled to himself. Ethan rang the doorbell and waited. He was greeted by Pilar.
"Oh hi, Ethan." She said as she ushered him in.
"Hello, Pilar. How are you?" He asked cordially.
"I'm fine. I'm doing better knowing that you are the father of Little Ethan."
"Yes, I'm glad I am the father. I'm a little disappointed that I wasn't there with him as a full time father the first few months."
"Well, you were there more times than Julian was." Theresa said as she and Fox joined her mother and Ethan.
"Oh hey, Theresa." Ethan said. "Fox."
"Hey there Ethan." Fox said.
"Theresa- could we talk in private? There are some things that I'd like to discuss." Ethan said.
"Sure. Why don't we go out back?" Theresa suggested.
"That would be great." Ethan made his way to the back while Theresa looked at Fox. "I'll be right back." She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.
Ethan shifted nervously. He saw a chair and decided to sit down. He stood back up when Theresa entered.
"So," Theresa began. "What do you want to discuss?" She asked as she crossed her arms.
"I'd like to discuss little Ethan." Ethan said. "And us."
"Ethan, there is no more 'us.'" Theresa sighed.
"Well, I know that you love Fox now. And before I say anything else, I want to apologize to you for the way I've acted. I've been a jerk to you and Fox."
"Well, I accept the apology, but I think Fox needs to hear that too."
"He will, but right now I want to talk to you." Ethan's piercing blue eyes looked deeply into hers.
"Okay."
"Look, Theresa. I have to admit that I still have feelings for you. It's a shame that we can't be a family for little Ethan's sake."
"I'm with Fox now."
"I know." The words hurt Ethan. "But I want to be there for you and little Ethan as much as possible. He's my son and I want to do everything in my power to provide for you and him."
"Thank you, Ethan. How exactly do you want this custody thing to go?"
"Well, we can have joint custody. I don't plan on leaving Harmony, so I can take little Ethan out on the weekends. Or, I can come over and spend time with the little guy. On the holidays, I could come over, if you wanted me to, or we can switch off. I could have him at Thanksgiving, and you could have him at Christmas."
Theresa nodded. "That sounds reasonable."
"Good. I'll take care of the custody arrangements."
"Ethan, thank you so much." Theresa gave Ethan a tight hug. "I really appreciate you being so understanding and generous."
"You're welcome." Ethan said. Anything for the woman I love. "Look, I better be going now. I'll talk to you later?" Ethan said.
"Okay." Theresa and Ethan walked back inside the living room. Fox was sitting alone staring off into space.
"Fox, there's something I need to tell you." Ethan said.
"Yeah."
"Look- I'm sorry for being such a jerk to you. I'm sorry I put you down so many times. I think that since you and Theresa are together, you and I need to learn how to get along. After all, I am little Ethan's father."
"You are apologizing to me?" Fox said surprised.
"Yes."
"Well, I accept." Fox said. Ethan extended his hand as Fox shook it.
"I'm glad we're getting along now." Theresa said happily.
Fox's cell went off. "Oh excuse me." He said to Theresa and Ethan.
"Hello?" Fox answered.
"Fox, You need to come to the mansion immediately. Alistair and I have some important business to discuss with you."
"Can't this wait, Father?"
"No, Fox. You need to come now."
"Fine." Fox grumbled. He hung up.
"Who was that?" Theresa asked.
"Julian. Apparently he and Alistair have some 'important business' to discuss with me."
"Oh," Theresa said. "I wonder what business they're talking about."
"Me too. Well, I'll be going. I'll call you later. Fox gave Theresa a quick kiss on the lips."
"I'll be going to. Bye Theresa." Ethan said as he gave her a hug.
Fox tensed seeing Ethan hug Theresa. Watch it step-brother He thought to himself.
As Fox walked to his car he wondered what Julian and Alistair had to discuss with him. "Probably my allowance." Fox smirked.