~*~
"When exactly are you going to tell Theresa?"
"As soon as possible. I can't take the chance of someone else telling her."
"Oh. I see." Ethan said looking down.
Fox took a look at the bags Ethan was holding. "Looks like you've done some shopping."
He commented.
"Uh-yeah." Ethan replied. "I got some things for my son."
It took awhile for Ethan's comment to register. Oh yeah. Ethan is the father of Theresa's son. Fox cleared his throat. "That's nice." Fox looked closer at the bags and noticed the baby logo on the front. He also noticed a small black bag with the name of a local jeweler. Immediately hit with interest Fox asked, "Who's that for?"
"What?" Ethan asked in confusion.
"The little black bag with the jeweler's name on it."
"Oh-that's a little something for-"
"For-?"
"Uh-Theresa." Ethan shifted uncomfortably.
"Oh." Fox became silent, brooding over Ethan's comment.
"Look- Fox. Why don't we head to Theresa's? I'll give her these things, and you could talk to her. You said you wanted to talk to her ASAP, so I suggest you do it now."
"Yeah" Fox said distractedly. "Let's go."
~*~
Audrey sped over to Theresa's house determined to get there before Fox did. Before getting out of her car Audrey checked her reflection in the mirror. Once satisfied with her appearance, she gazed at her new ring. Fabulous. Audrey thought to herself.
Audrey went up to the door and knocked. Theresa answered the door. A surprise and suspicious look was evident in her eyes. "What the hell do you want?" Theresa asked icily.
Offended Audrey answered, "What kind of greeting is that? You're quite a rude and crude woman."
"Look, why are you here? I don't have time for bull-"
"No need for hostility yet Theresa." Audrey interrupted. "I just wanted to tell you the good news."
"What good news?" Theresa asked tiredly.
Audrey presented her engagement ring to Theresa documenting the look that spread on her face. She tried to detect any envy; however, she failed to read Theresa's reaction.
"Who are you engaged to?" Theresa asked.
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you."
"Try me."
"I warn you. You might die of the news." Audrey said waving her finger.
"You know what, Audrey?" Theresa started. "I could care less now. You've lost my interest by beating around the bush. Have a nice life with your unlucky husband-to-be." Theresa began to shut the door.
"Wait!" Audrey called pushing the door open again.
"What now?" Theresa asked in an annoyed tone.
"I'll tell you. But first, I should say that my husband-to-be is not unlucky." Audrey tossed her head. "Anyhow, my fiancé is-"
"Audrey, what are you doing here?" Ethan asked.