Chapter 20

New Beginnings

Whitney had just arrived back at the studio and was waiting for Chad to join her.

"Whitney.", Kathelina called.

"Kat, what are you doing here ?", Whitney asked. "We need to talk, it's about Theresa and Fox.", Kathelina replied not letting Whitney get a word in.

"What about them ?", Whitney asked.

"About how Ethan is acting, I think he kissed Theresa knowing Fox was there and I'm betting Dylan was involved in this too.", Kathelina replied.

"Oh, I'd guarantee you that, have you spoken to Theresa ?"

"No, why ?".

"She said that "Dylan has been telling her that Fox is using her "and "Fox is only out to hurt her.", Whitney replied.

"It looks to me like Dylan and brother dearest is after Theresa. Well, well, Dylan is out to ruin another relationship for Fox, but this time he's not going to succeed. I can guarantee that.", Kathelina said with a smirk. "Wonder if all men give into Temptation.", she asked.

"What are you going to do ?", Whitney asked.

"Nothing bad, I'm just going to seduce Dylan and make him forget all about Theresa.", Kathelina replied with a smile.

"Are you serious ?". Whitney asked.

"Dead serious.", she replied. "I doubt Dylan, will know what hit him, I'm just going to invite him over and get him drunk and make him think I'm wild about him, then dump him with out him scoring. That should keep him occupied for a while.", she added.

"You're starting to sound like a hooker.", Whitney replied.

"I know, but I'm just going to drive Dylan wild, and help my brother keep what's his.", she replied.

"What about Ethan ?", Whitney asked.

"That's were you come in my dear.", Kathelina replied. Whitney gave her a questioned look. "Relax you're not going to have to sleep with him, just convince Ethan you're after Foxworth, tell him you're willing to do anything to get him from Theresa. In other wards form an alliance with him. Get him to confess, about him kissing Theresa on a recorder.", Kathelina said with a self satisfying smile.

"Ok, what about Chad, what if he was to find out ?", Whitney asked.

"Don't worry I'll give him a heads up on the plan.", she replied.

"What plan ?", Fox asked walking in.

"For me to sing back up vocals on Whit's album.", Kathelina lied.

"Cool, I didn't know you sang.", Fox replied.

"Well, I don't, see Theresa originally planned on singing, but since she's sick and Whit need a replacement, I volunteered.", Kathelina replied. 'God, let him believe me.'

"Ok, so where's Chad ?", he asked.

"He had an meeting and told me to met him here.", she replied.

"How'd you get here, you didn't drive, did you ?", Kathelina asked.

"No, I took a cab.", Fox replied.

"Good, because you could have totaled my car.", she replied.

"Nice to know you care about me, Kat.", he replied.

"I do, I was just worried about totally the car, since I still owe on it. Daddy, won't give me the money, he says I should work for it.", she added.

"Poor Katherine, daddy won't pay for her wants.", Fox said sarcastically.

"Don't call me that.", she replied.

"Why? That is You're name after all.", Whitney added.

"Oh, no now you're starting in on me.", she replied.

"Katherine Joann Crane…", Fox said in a mocking tone.

"Shut up, Nicholas.", she replied.

"Oh, no you didn't.", he replied.

"Yes, I did.", she replied.

"That's just wrong, you know I hate being called that.", he replied.

"And I hate being called Katherine, but it seems to amuse you in some sick twisted way.", she replied.

"I'll make you a deal…", Fox began then smirk at Whitney. "I won't call you Katherine, if you don't call me Nicholas.", he replied hoping Whitney would catch on. Whitney gave Fox a knowing smile.

"Deal.", She replied.

"Katherine, are you ready to warm up, for vocal practice.", Whitney asked a smile forming in the corner of her mouth.

"Whitney, you all promised.", Kat whined.

"No, sis, actually I promised. Whit, here on the other hand can call you Katherine anytime she like.", Fox replied.

"That's right.", Whitney replied. "Katherine.", she added then her and Fox both burst out in laughter.

"What's going on here ?", Chad asked.

"Nothing, just picking at, my wonderful, pesky, little sister.", Fox said patting Kathelina on her head.

"Would you quit it ?", Kathelina asked. "Please.", she added. Chad just smiled at them.

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Gwen walked into the hospital, she had to see Theresa. She knew that Ethan was up to something and this time Theresa wasn't the one in pursuit, Ethan was. Ethan hadn't slept any in the past few night and their sex life was practically non-existent.

Gwen walked up and knocked on the door. 'Theresa has moved on why can't Ethan see that'

"Come in.", Theresa replied.

"Theresa, hey, uh, um how are you ?", Gwen asked.

"I'm tired, I see Ethan told you about my Leukemia.", Theresa asked.

"Uh, no he didn't he just said you fainted and was in the hospital. ", Gwen replied.

"Theresa, I'm sorry to here that you're sick. ", Gwen added.

"Thanks, Gwen, but I guess I'll be fine. I'm too stubborn to die.", Theresa replied with a small chuckle.

"Yeah, I guess so. Theresa, I'm really sorry for the way things have been between us and now that you're over Ethan and are married, I want to be friends. That is if you'll forgive me.", Gwen began.

"Gwen, I'm as much to blame for our feud as you are.", Theresa replied. "So, I guess it will be ok, to be friends or at least be civil to one another.", Theresa added.

"Good, because I am so tired of fighting and our kids will probably be friends and possibly go to school together.", Gwen replied.

"Yeah, how is Joshua doing ?", Theresa asked.

"He's doing good, he said his first words the other day. Theresa you ought to have seen him he looked right up and Ethan and said 'Dada'. Mother of course was hoping he'd say grandma as his first words.", Gwen replied.

"Gwen I'm sure Ethan was overjoyed with that.", Theresa replied. "I can't wait till me and Fox have kids. He so good with Little Ethan.", Theresa said her eyes beginning to fill with tears.

"What's wrong ?", Gwen asked.

"I-I, I was pregnant and it would have been our first child. But, since I have Leukemia and have to go through Chemotherapy, I had to abort.", Theresa said trying to hold back her tears.

"I'm sorry.", Gwen said soothingly. "Theresa, I'm sure you two will have a family. You sure deserve one.", Gwen replied.

"Thanks, Gwen.", Theresa replied.

They was a long spread of silence.

Theresa started to laugh.

"What ?", Gwen asked.

"Who would have thought, me and you could actually be friends or at least have a decent conversation without being at each other throats.", Theresa replied.

"I know what you mean, there was a time when I'd give anything to get my hands around your throat.", Gwen replied. "I guess you felt the same ?", Gwen asked.

"No, not really. Gwen, I didn't really hate you. I guess I should have but, I didn't. I guess I compared everything you did to what I would or did do.", Theresa replied.

"Theresa, I went after you with a ball bat, I sent Ivy's letter to the tabloid, I stole Ethan from you.", Gwen replied.

"True, but I'm sure I'd done same thing if I was in your shoes. We both were young and drove by love. I think there were blinders on both of us, we both want Ethan and were ready and willing to destroy each other, when all we were doing was destroying our self.", Theresa replied.

"I guess you're right. Look at what happened to both of us. I became so manipulative and I made your life miserable.", Gwen replied.

"Yeah, you did. But, I think you for it. If not, for everything that happened, I wouldn't have had little Ethan and I would never have met the love of my life.", Theresa replied.

"So, you love Fox. I guess I saw that coming a mile away. I knew from the first day I saw you together, that you two where made for each other.", Gwen replied.

"Well, it's been a wild and definitely wacky ride. Fox loving Whitney and my obsession over Ethan…", Theresa began.

"But, in the end all things worked out for the best.", Gwen said interrupting.

"Yeah, they did. You and Ethan, me and Fox.", Theresa replied.

"Well, Theresa, I'm not so sure about that…"Gwen replied.

"What, why do you say that ?",Theresa asked. 'No, Ethan can't and wouldn't do that. He won't try to break me and Fox up. '

"He's become so distant. He acts like I don't exist. He seems like his mind is off somewhere else. Like his mind is constantly filled with thoughts of…" Gwen trailed off.

"Me ?", Theresa finished, but not so sure.

"Yeah, I'm afraid he may do something to get you back and I'm afraid he may do something to hurt Fox or possibly you.", Gwen replied. "Theresa, Ethan hasn't been himself in ages. Ever since he married me he began to deteriorate and turn into this evil, twist soul. Theresa, I don't think I even know him no more.", she added.

"Gwen, is he, is he good to you and Josh. Does he", Theresa hesitated, she was afraid Gwen might get offended or fell as if she was prying. "Does he hit you ?", Theresa finally heard herself ask.

"No, but he has threatened and he did through a cup at me once.", Gwen replied.

"Oh My God, what has happened to Ethan. Ethan use to be firmly ageist that. He worked against a lot of Abusive Husband.", Theresa replied.

"Knock knock.", a voice came from behind the door.

"Dylan, it's open.", Theresa replied.

"Oh, I see you have company. I'll come back later, if you like.", he replied.

"Oh, no that's ok. I'm actually going to head back home and pick up Josh from mother.", Gwen replied. "See ya, Theresa. Dylan.", she added.

"Ok, bye Gwen.", Theresa replied.

"Bye, Gwennie.", Dylan added with a smirk.

Gwen just gave Theresa a questioned look then headed out the door.

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