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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Not a Chance!
(Another new day in L.A.; @ Gwen's and Ethan's apartment)
"ETHAN!!" Gwen screamed.
"What is it?!" Ethan rushed into the kitchen.
"OH MY GOD!! I just saw the biggest mouse in the world!!" Gwen freaked out.
Ethan laughed softly.
"It's not funny Ethan!!" She slapped his arm.
"I'm sorry," He apologized, but a smile was still on his face. "Where is this mouse?"
"I don't know! He scurried away!!" Ethan looked around the kitchen.
"It's not here, Gwen. It must've left…"
"NO! I was about to get out a pan when that huge thing ran past me!" Gwen huffed.
"Honey, calm down. It's just a rodent. It's not going to hurt you," Ethan tried to calm her.
Gwen took a deep breath.
"Fine, but if I see that mouse again, I am going to kill him!" Gwen muttered.
(Back in the Crane Apartment)
Ah hell, my face feels like an inflated balloon. Maybe it hasn't ravished my good looking face. Theresa's right, modesty is certainly no characteristic of mine. What to do today, what to do? Get rid of Chad of course. I should call up the studio and try to convince Vivian to keep Chad there for the whole day. That way, I'll be able to swiftly take Whitney out and we'll be able to spend some quality time with one another. I love my ideas…
"May I speak to Vivian Williams please?" Fox asked.
"She's not here?...Oh ok, thanks." Fox hung up his cell phone. She's not there at the studio…whom can I call to keep Chad busy?.........Syd Valentine…perfect
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"Hello?" Syd answered her cell phone.
"Hello Syd," Fox greeted.
"Who's calling?" She asked, confused.
"I'm a friend of Chad's. I hear he's your new producer…" Fox said.
"Yes, that's right. He's simply wonderful." She said.
"I'm really familiar with the music industry, and I was wondering if I can give you some advice," Fox asked.
"Of course."
"Great. Since you're a rising singer, I suggest in order for you to become the number one in the country, you have to work really hard. Being a star requires a dedicated hectic schedule, if you know what I'm saying."
"I know what you're talking about. I never have time to rest." She said.
"Yeah. It's crazy. In addition, since you're just getting acquainted with Chad, I think you two should spend more time professionally and personally. I mean how long is Vivian going to put you two together?"
"I like the way you think," Her childlike (I'm sorry, I'm not to fond of Syd…) voice replied. More time with Chad…he's incredibly hot, Syd thought.
"Exactly. It's just a suggestion, you know? But don't inform Chad of this little talk we had. He wouldn't like it too much. He'd probably hate me for offering advice to you."
"Well I don't hate you for doing so. I won't say anything. I never caught your name," Syd said.
"Call me Fox."
"Thank you so much Fox. I'd love to try to spend more time with Chad. Speaking of Chad, he's suppose to be here at the studio right now. I'll talk to you later Fox. And thanks again," Syd said.
"You're welcome," Fox grinned. I think I like this Syd girl. A whole day without Chad. Aww it's ok Whitney, I'll be here for you.
(Back in Gwen's and Ethan's Apartment)
"AAHHH!!!!" Gwen screamed, while in the shower.
"What's the matter Gwen?!" Ethan asked, running in.
"This shower head is defected and the water system doesn't work properly!!" She screamed in frustration.
"What are you talking about??" Ethan asked.
"I was taking a shower and all of a sudden, the hot water turned freezing cold!! And to top it off, the shower head came completely off the wall!!" She huffed once more.
"I'll try to fix it, in the meanwhile, you think you can finish up without a shower head?" Ethan asked, rubbing Gwen's arms.
"I'll just wait," She grumbled.
"Ok, in that case, I'll try to fix it, ok?" Ethan asked. Gwen nodded and put on her bath robe.
(Crane Apartment)
"You look handsome," There complemented as Fox entered the living room.
"I was thinking of going out, and meet that mystery girl," Fox said. Whitney soon walked into the room with Chad.
"You two look dressed up as well. Where are you going?" Theresa asked.
"Well Chad just called Vivian and turns out Syd's going to be at a photo shoot the whole day so he's free," Whitney smiled. WHAT!? But…ARGH!
"Aah, well have fun you two." She said as she roamed around the room in her bath robe. The two left.
"Are you alright Theresa?" He asked, rather anger that his plans were ruined.
"Yeah, I'm fine." She said, still walking around.
"You seem a little…restless," Fox pointed out.
"Oh, I'm just…thinking." Theresa said.
"About?"
"Nothing you'd be interested in." She smiled.
"If you're thinking about a certain who's name starts with an 'E', I thought I got your mind off of him for a while,"
"You did. You really did. Yesterday, he didn't even come into my mind the whole day. And I appreciate that Fox, I really do." Theresa thanked him as she walked over to him and grabbed his hands.
"Well?" He arched an eyebrow.
"Well this morning, he popped into my head as I was reading my book…" She confessed.
"That stupid book of yours…"
"It's not stupid. Everything it mentions in the book, I've experienced. Fate is trying to bring me and Ethan together. I know it."
"Well fate's taking her own sweet time if that's going to happen."
"I mean look at the facts Fox! Why are we both here in L.A.??" She asked. She does bring up a good point. No, Theresa is insane.
"Because Fate is bringing us together, that's why!" Theresa answered herself.
"You need more fresh air than I thought," Fox said. Then the doorbell rang. Theresa went to open it.
"Dylan!" She smiled.
"Hello pretty lady," He flirted and gave her a peck on the cheek.
Dylan? He's here too often…
"Hello Fox, my best buddy," He smiled. Fox rolled his eyes.
"Hi."
"You look devilishly charming. What's the special occasion?" He asked, flopping on the couch.
"Don't you have your own place to stay?" Fox asked, irritated at him always dropping in.
"Well I asked a dear friend of mine if I could stay at his place, but sadly he kicked me out on my delicate tush," He grinned.
"You assumed I was going to let you stay here," Fox corrected.
"Yeah, yeah. Anyway, go on to wherever you were heading. I'll keep lonely Theresa company." He winked at her.
"Actually I have a change of plans," He said.
"But I thought you were—" Theresa said.
"I forgot, she has someplace to go to so I'm free for the day," Fox smiled.
"Oh ok." Fox caught Dylan's suspicious stare. Silence followed. Suddenly an enraged Ethan burst into the apartment from the left-opened door.
"FOX! You gave Gwen and I a bad apartment!!" He yelled. Fox taken back by surprise was shocked.
"What the hell are you talking about!?!" He asked.
"The apartment you gave us, well I want another one!" Ethan demanded. Theresa was also shock to find a shirtless Ethan standing in the doorway, glistening with water droplets. Ethan, you and I will be together. NO matter what you think or say, Fate has her own plans in store for us.
"There are rats in our apartment and the shower and water system are completely out of order!! The rats are just the main problem here!! We're not staying in there!!" He yelled. Suddenly Gwen came running in after Ethan.
"Oh my god!! I just found a cupboard with 3 more rats in it!! I can't stay there Ethan!! I can't!!!" She hyperventilated.
"Rats!? There are no rats in there!!" Fox said.
"Go check for yourself! The place is swarming with infected rodents!!" Ethan yelled.
'Maybe they just found your apartment as a lovely cozy love nest," Dylan chuckled. Theresa smiled.
"Who are you??" Ethan asked, still angry.
"I'm Dylan. A friend of Fox's from boarding school." He said.
"Anyway, we're not staying in there no matter what!" Ethan said.
"Well there's no where else to stay!" Fox said.
"You can stay here with us," Theresa broke in.
"What?!" Fox and Gwen asked, surprised.
"Well not forever, but until you guys find another apartment…" Theresa suggested.
"Oh a nice family gathering, if you two decide to move in," Dylan said.
"There's no way in hell we're living under the same roof with you Theresa!" Gwen shot back.
Fox glared at Theresa with a blank expression. No way, Ethan is not going to live with us! Are you completely insane Theresa!? Oh wait, you are. The only damn reason you suggested that is because you want to be closer to big Ethan. NO. Simply, flat-out, NO.
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