Two Brothers

By Mandi

Chapter 1

Reminders: Teresa isn't married to Julian and has no baby. Antonio is dead. She has never even seen Fox or Ethan. Finally, Teresa and Whitney are roommates in college.

Teresa Lopez-Fitzgerald grew up in a small town called Harmony. She had almost everything. A loving family, wonderful friends. Ever since she was young she couldn't help but notice that a part of her was empty. She had always dreamed of growing up and becoming famous. She thought that maybe being famous could fill her emptiness. Things for a long time had seemed to be going wrong, but just now it looked as though her dreams were being fulfilled.

"Teresa, phone!" Whitney was yelling and pounding on Teresa's door.

"Who is it?" She asked getting up.

"Your manager."

"I'll be right there." She said running to the phone. Ever since Teresa was about 7 years old, she had been trying to get her ticket to fame and fortune.

"Hello." She said taking the phone from Whitney.

"Teresa, good to hear you again."

"Same here, Tony."

"Listen I called because I have great news."

"And?" Teresa asked getting very excited.

"We have an offer."

"Yes!" Teresa screamed out.

"What kinda offer? Singing? Acting?"

"Well, acting. It's a movie with that new guy. Fox Crane. And his brother Ethan. You interested?"

"Oh yeah! I heard that they are two hotties."

"Yes. Well, filming starts in a week."

"A week. Boy I have to start getting ready. when is the audition?"

"2 days. And filming is in Chicago. I can give you the script later today."

"Sounds fine, but I have to move to Chicago?"

"Yes. Listen I'll take care of your staying arrangements."

"Okay. Thanks, Tony."

"I'll stop by later. Bye."

"Bye."

Whitney was standing next to Teresa wondering what was going on.

"Don't keep me in suspense!" Whitney shouted.

"I'm moving to Chicago to make a movie with the Crane brothers!"

"Oh my God! Your leaving thong college?"

"No I'll keep up my studies by correspondence."

"It won't be the same without you." Whitney said going to hug her best friend.

"Then move with me." Teresa said shocking Whitney.

"Are you serious? My parents would kill me. especially my dad. You know how he is."

"Yes I do. But, Whit, you're 21 now. Your an adult You can now make your own decisions."

"You're right, but I have to think about this. I don't want to lose my scholarship."

"Okay. Well, I'm not sure if I have the job yet."

"That's true." Whitney reminded her.

"I'm going to go and tell Mama and my family."

"Okay. Well be back because Chad and I have set you up on a date so we could go together."

"Whit, you know that I don't like blind dates."

"I know, but you haven't gone on a date in over 6 months."

"Leave my love life alone, please." Teresa begged Whitney.

"Fine. Can't blame me for trying."

"I'll see you later."

Teresa left to go tell her family her good news. She wondered how Luis would take it. Would he be happy for her or would he be the protective brother? See would soon see because she pulled in front of the Lopez-Fitzgerald house.

"Knock, knock!" "Oh, Mijo, please get that." She asked Miguel.

"Yes, Mama."

"Teresa." He said while hugging her.

"Hi Miguel!"

"Is Mama, and Luis home?"

"Yes. Their in the kitchen." He said taking her coat.

"Mama, Luis come in the living room. I have important news."

"This sounds serious." Luis said.

Everyone took a seat. They wondered what Teresa had to say. For all they knew it could've been about school or her meeting a boy.

"Well, I want to let you all know about my good news." Teresa said with a beaming smile.

They all sighed with relief when she said 'good news'.

"I got a call today from my manager. He has a job for me. I audition in 2 days, and if I get it I have to move to Chicago. I hope you all can respect my decision if I move."

"Mija, of course we do." Pilar said.

"Good luck." Miguel said giving his sis a hug.

"Well," Luis began, "I respect you decisions. It's your life and you are an adult now. "

"Thank you all for your support."

"Just two things, sis." Luis said. "One, watch out for yourself. And two, kick some ass!"

Everyone except Pilar broke into laughter.

"Mijo, don't say things like that."

"Okay. Kick some butt!"