Disclaimer: *ahem* the characters are in no way associated with my being. They strictly belong to the property of NBC and JER.
Twist of Fate
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"What's going on?"
(the next day…)
"Hey beautiful," Fox greeted a sleepy Theresa in a bathrobe who just entered the kitchen.
"You're up early," She mumbled.
"Yeah, couldn't really sleep last night." He told her.
"Oh, how come?" She asked, settling down in a chair, across from him.
"My mind was occupied. How did you sleep? Like a Princess?" He grinned.
"Honestly, no. I was kept awake worrying about little Ethan…"
"Of how he would do without his lovely mother there to nurture him?" Fox teased.
"Yes. It's just strange not waking up in the middle of the night to feed him." She said softly.
"You'll get used to it. I'm sure Pilar is taking great care of the little guy," Fox assured her.
"I know Mama will but I'm still bothered by it," She told him.
"Don't stress yourself over something that you know isn't going to happen," he said.
"I'll try not too," She gave him a small smile. "So what are you plans for the day?"
"I was thinking of having a pool party…" He stated.
"A pool party?" She asked. "I think that would be wonderful."
Of course I'm doing it for you Theresa. I want to get rid of Ethan from your mind. Dispose of any thoughts consisting of him. but then again, I don't think that will work very well considering he's here in L.A. with Gwen. I'll just make sure he doesn't come to this pool party of ours.
"Hey you two," Whitney yawned now joining them.
"Good morning." Fox smiled. Even after she wakes up, she still looks magnificent.
"Where's Chad?" Theresa asked, pouring herself a cup of coffee.
"Oh he left early this morning for the studio," Whitney told her.
"Already? What was the special occasion?" Theresa asked.
"His boss is introducing him to this new singer today but she wants him to listen to some of the singer's demos and stuff."
"I can't believe Chad got offered this job. He's going to be made, and he and you can finally have the wedding once you guys get settled," Theresa told her.
"Yeah. I'm so glad I'm here. I don't think I'd be able to be apart from him for so long."
"Sorry to interrupt your little conversation but I was thinking how about we go out to breakfast?" Fox interfered.
"hmmm…that sounds delicious…" Theresa said lazily.
"Eating out for breakfast, it is," Fox smiled. "I suggest you two lovely ladies get ready and then we'll head out."
(At the recording studio)
"So where is this singer?" Chad asked after an hours of listening to her demos and looking over her materials.
"I just got off the phone with her. She'll be here in 15 minutes. She's on the way." His boss, Vivian replied.
"From what I've heard, she's got a terrific voice," Chad said.
` "You know what I think? I think you can bring her to the top. I've heard great things about you."
"I'm just really excited that you gave me this job. Not in a million years would I have thought that I'd be working here, right now at this age."
"Just don't disappoint me," She smiled.
"I'm going to put all of my effort into this job. No matter what, I'll do whatever I can to help this up-and-coming singer to make it big."
"I sure hope so."
(At the restaurant)
"Thanks for treating us to breakfast Fox," Theresa thanked him.
"Yeah, it was delicious." Whitney said.
"No problem. I figured none of us were willing to cook breakfast so early in the morning," He said.
"So where are we off to?" Whitney asked.
"I was thinking just spending the rest of the morning with two beautiful women around the city," He smirked.
"So you can parade us around?" Theresa joked.
"Most definitely."
"Only if you treat us to lunch later," Theresa grinned.
Fox looked at her sheepishly. "You've got yourself a deal."
(Back to the recording studio)
"Hello Chad," Syd said seductively as she entered the studio.
"Syd?" Chad asked, coming over to greet her.
"Yeah, I'm Syd Valentine." She greeted.
"I've been waiting to meet you. I must say you have an amazing voice,"
"Thank you." She smiled. "And your music, wow!"
Chad chuckled. "Thanks. How did you like it?"
"Let's just say I've been dying to meet the man who wrote these passionate lyrics."
"Syd has a specific song she's been working on. I think you should hear it out Chad and see if she's singing it with the type of emotions you had in mind," His boss broke in.
"Oh ok. Let me hear it," Chad said and Syd went into the recording room. Chad started the music and Syd nodded her head to the beat.
……………(moments of Syd singing…)…………
"Wow that was brilliant!" Chad exclaimed. "The way you sang that song, you completely nailed it!"
"I told you she was great," Vivian smiled. "You two are going to be great! I can just tell." Chad and Syd look at one another.
"I think Vivian is right Chad," Syd smiled flirtatiously. "I can tell that we're going to make a great team."
"How about we work on some more songs today?" Vivian asked the two.
"I'd love that," Syd replied.
"You up to it Chad?" Vivian asked.
"Um…Yeah…" Chad agreed but inside all he wanted to do was call up Whitney and tell her he was going to be home.
(Down at the beach)
"Aahhh FOX! No! Don't you dare drop me in the water!!" Theresa yelled in excitement as Fox lifted her up and ran down to the shore.
"STOP IT! Put me down Fox!! Put me down!!" She continued to yell out.
"Oh Theresa, you're bound to get wet sooner or later so why not make it now?" He grinned devilishly.
"Aahhh!!" Theresa screamed as Fox dropped her into the cool ocean water. Fox stood there and laughed.
"You're going to pay for this Nicholas Foxworth Crane!" She yelled as she dragged Fox down into the water with her.
"You're one feisty woman Theresa," Fox teased after he got up. He then headed back to the beach. "Don't think I'm not going to drop you in the water now Whitney!" Fox called out. Whitney who was smiling at the two of them, suddenly realized this and started running.
Fox chased after Whitney, but being faster, he caught up with her. He encircled her by the waist and carried her into the water with him.
"Aahhh Fox!" She screamed, laughing, as water splashed on her body. Fox was still holding her by the waist as more water splashed on them. Whitney looked over her shoulder to find Fox's eyes gazing into hers. Her laughing suddenly ceased as the two stared at each other. A few feet from them stood Theresa, slowly observing the two of them. What's going on? The way Fox is looking at her, it's as if he's…no…but she can't be…Could Whitney be his mysterious woman? But it wouldn't make any sense…or could it?
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