Twists of Fate

Hi everyone. This is my first attempt at writing a Passions fan fic so I hope you like it. It is set in the future. Many couples are in it. Kay&Luis, Theresa&Ethan, Charity&Miguel, and Chad&Whitney. Others will be involved as the story goes on. There are a few things you should know in my story while Kay did at one time persue Miguel it stopped before the Zombie was created. She gave up and moved on. The other thing is Sheridan was never lost at sea. She and Luis got married but soon after she learned she had cancer and died. Also Antonio has yet to return. Please let me know what you think.
Katie

Chapter 1

Luis came in late from a stake out. They had finally caught the man they'd been after for months for operating a drug ring in Harmony. He was very relieved to get this one off the streets and even more relieved with this case behind him he could catch up on some very missed quality time with his family. He quietly tiptoed upstairs in the dark and peacefully silent home his wife and he had moved into seven years ago. Slowly careful not to wake anyone Luis went into his four year old twin sons room first. He walked over and smiled at them lovingly. Luis pulled the covers back up around Luis Jr., where he had apparently kicked them off in his sleep then lightly kissed him, and moved across the room and planted a gentle kiss on Marten's little face. Luis left the room quietly and tip toad across the hall to the room shared by his two year old daughter Pilar and six month old daughter Anita. He kissed Pilar goodnight and put her doll which had fallen on the floor back under the covers with her. Then going over to the crib he gently touched Anita's head and leaned down to giver her a soft kiss. Then straightening out her blanket and smiling at his baby girl he turned and left the room as quietly as he'd come. Luis then went on into his room. He stopped and starred lovingly at his beautiful wife. Kay slept peacefully with the moon light shinning across her still body. To him she looked like an angel. She had always been his angel. After Sheridan had died he had found a friend in Kay, and from that friendship a beautiful love had grown. He knew without a doubt she had saved his life. For in those months after Sheridan's death he had many times contemplated suicide. It was only Kay, his Kay that kept him from it, and soon gave him back his life and a better life then he could have ever imagined. He couldn't believe how blessed he was or how happy. Luis starred at Kay as he often did and shook his head as tears of love came to his eyes. He said a silent prayer the same prayer he said every night.

Luis: Thank you God for Kay. She is everything to me, I love her with all that I am. Thank you, thank you for sending me this angel. Please allow me to grow old with her. Please allow her to live a very long life. She is my world. Amen.
Luis then undressed in the dark as to not disturb Kay and slipped into bed. Kay rolled over in her sleep and snuggled up to Luis who wrapped her tightly and lovingly in his arms. He held her close breathing in her sent and falling asleep feeling like the luckiest man in the world.

Two houses down Theresa lay awake starring at the sealing unable to sleep. She was wrapped tightly in her husbands arms who she'd loved since child hood and she knew her three children were safe and sound but she couldn't sleep. Her mind raced with fears and worries. She glanced over nervously at Ethan who was soundly sleeping oblivious to her worries. She smiled at him sadly and wondered if they really would get to grow old together. She hadn't been feeling well at all lately. For a while she thought it was just the flue but lately it had gotten worse and it had been going on for what seemed like just to long. She hadn't told Ethan how bad she'd been feeling though she thought he might suspect something, and she certainly hadn't told him about her appointment in the morning. Only Kay and Whitney knew. Kay would be watching the kids. They always enjoyed spending time with their aunt Kay and their cousins. Her kids. She thought about her seven year old son Ethan Jr who was the spitting imagine of his father in every way. He was so strong but so tender and sensitive too. Her mind drifted to her four year old daughter Maria who was as much like her as Ethan Jr was like Ethan. Then she smiled as she thought of her little guy. Her one and a half year old son Samuel Marten. Sammy for short. A sad tear slide down her face as she wondered if she'd get to see them grow up and a cold shiver passed over her. She didn't know why she was so sure something was wrong but somewhere deep inside she felt it was. She'd felt so bad lately that even the things she loved the most like playing with her kids or taking long walks with Ethan were becoming a painful and tiring chore. She'd done her best to hide it but when she had doubled over in pain in front of Whitney and Kay yesterday they'd ordered her to call Dr. Russell and Whitney had threatened to tell Ethan if she didn't. So she was going she knew she had to. Theresa closed her eyes and said a silent prayer.

Theresa: Please God, please let me be okay. Please let me grow old with Ethan, let me see my children grow up. I can't leave them. I need to be here. Please let me be all right. Amen.
She then turned over and clutched onto Ethan for dear life and tried once more to sleep as her fears played inside her mind.

Whitney sat at her kitchen table and tried to work on a knew song. She'd been up most of the night. She had had trouble getting her nine month old son Sean back to sleep after he'd woken from what she assumed was a night mare. This in turn had gotten her two year old daughter Melanie all woken up and it had taken an additional hour to get her calmed down and back to bed. She had been very relieved that all the racket hadn't woken her four year old son Russ who was a light sleeper and had just been getting over the flue. She hadn't worried about her five year old son CJ since he was like his father and slept like a rock. She had to laugh when she saw all her son and husband could sleep through. She swore they cold hold a hockey game in either bedroom while they were sleeping and neither would budge. She looked down at her wedding band and smiled sadly. She always missed Chad when he was on the road touring. But he'd be back the day after tomorrow. This had been a short gig. Only one week. There had been much longer ones. She was thrilled that this wasn't one of them. Her eyes drifted to her kitchen window that faced the back of Theresa's house. A shiver passed through her body. She so wanted to believe Theresa was okay but in her heart she didn't think she was. It was scary to think that Theresa might be sick. They had grown up together and always been like sisters. They had planned to raise their family's together and grow old. And be best friends to their dying day. Whitney now sat uncertainly wondering if that would really happen. She knew that there was a good chance nothing was wrong. But she also knew there was a good chance something was very wrong. People don't just double over in pain, finding blood in your urine isn't normal, and the flue doesn't last a month. Whitney said a quiet prayer.

Whitney: Please let my friend be okay.
Just then her thoughts were interrupted by a screaming child.
Melanie: Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!
Russ: Shut up you baby!
Sean: Wahhhhhhhhh
Whitney sighed and shook her head knowing sleep for her wouldn't becoming any time soon.
Whitney got up and went running upstairs.

Charity laid in bed and starred at the clock. It would be morning in a few hours and there was still no sign of Miguel. This would be another night that he simply didn't come home. She sighed sadly. She'd wonder where he was but she already knew.

At a bar, she thought. He's at a bar and will come stumbling in drunk and pass out about the time I'm running to get our five year old daughter Angel on the bus!

Charity was sure her three year old son Miguel Jr. who they usually called MJ and his twin sister Gracie would think it was funny to see Daddy stumbling around and not making sense or be as oblivious as there one and a half year old brother Emilo. Unless of course he fell or started ranting which he sometimes did. Then all three would start crying. The one she worried the most about was her five year old. Angel was like her. She knew, understood, felt and saw things that no one else did. She'd know Daddy was drunk and she might even know more. Charity sighed sadly and wiped another tear from her face. This had just been how it was for the past few years. Miguel had started drinking not long after Luis and Kay had gotten married. But at first it wasn't very bad. Over the years though it had gotten progressively worse until now was he rarely home, had already been fired from three jobs in the last year, and was either drunk or hung over. She had often wondered if Kay marrying Luis had made him realize that it was Kay he wanted not her. She had once asked him and he'd denied it, but she wasn't sure she believed him. She glanced over sadly to a picture of them on their wedding day. She picked it up and stroked it as a tear fell on the picture.

Charity: What happened to us Miguel? How did we lose us?
Just then her sad thoughts were interrupted by a historically crying Angel running into her room.
Angel: Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!
Charity jumped up turned on the light and grabbed her little girl up in her arms and hugged her as Angel cried.
Charity: What is it baby, what's the matter?
Charity rocked Angel back and forth gently stroking her long blond hair.
Angel: Mommy, it's so awful! It's terrible Mommy!
Charity sighed knowing her little one had had a vision. She knew it was a blessing but she also knew it many way it was also a curse.
Charity: I know baby, I have visions too. What did you see?
Angel looked up at her mother with the same clear blue eyes as hers. She blinked the tears away her little chin quivering.
Angel: Aunt Theresa, something's really wrong with Aunt Theresa, Mommy. It's really bad.
Charity sighed and hugged her little one. She'd been having the same vision most of the night, along with other ones of Miguel. She'd have liked to tell Angel she was wrong but she knew considering how accurate her own visions usually were and given the fact Angel had had the same one that Angel probably wasn't wrong at all.
Charity rocked Angel sadly in her arms.
Charity: I know, honey, I know.

Miguel sat alone on the wharf chugging the six pack he'd bought after the bar had closed for the night. He starred off into the distance in a drunken haze. His mind was a jumble of thoughts none of them to clear. The only thing that was clear was the vision that always was before him when he drank. It was a vision of Kay in a flowered dress standing before him with a beautiful smile on her face.
Kay: I want you Miguel. I love you, Miguel. It's not Luis I'm in love with, it's you.
He'd hear this message from her echo in his ears over and over again. When he was sober he knew it was a vision but when he was drunk it was as real as could be and it's where he wanted to be.

The next morning Luis and sat at the kitchen table trying to bribe Pilar to take another bite of her oatmeal while Kay nursed Anita while Marten and Luis Jr ran around playing and did everything but eat.
Kay: Marten you stop that right now we don't put people in the fridge! Luis Jr. you get out of there and sit down!
Luis: You boys sit down now or you're both not going to be able to!
Both ran to their seats. Luis had never spanked them and probably would never spank them. But it was a threat that always got them in line. Although he knew that one day they would call his bluff and he'd have to find some other way.
Kay: Now eat your oatmeal.
Marten: It's yucky!
Luis Jr: Super hero's don't eat this and I'm a super hero!
Pilar: No!
Pilar knocked the spoon of oatmeal her father was holding out of his hand and sent the mushy oatmeal all over his uniform. Kay stifled a laugh. Luis smiled and shook his head.
Luis: Maybe we should just give them something else.
Kay laughed
Kay: Yeah, I don't think we're going to win this one Dad.
Luis went over to the sink and wiped himself off as his boys ran passed him rough housing again. Luis turned quickly and grabbed them both up and holding them one under each arm spoke.
Luis: Now, you two are going to have to eat breakfast. So what do you want, and it has to be breakfast food.
Marten and Luis Jr. yelled in unison: Breakfast Barrito!
Kay laughed as Luis plopped his boys back in their seats. There grandmother always made that for them and they loved it. It was the one breakfast food they'd always sit down and eat. Having finished nursing Anita she handed her to Luis and set out making the barrito's.
Pilar: me want one too!
Kay laughed
Kay: Yes Ma'am.
Luis blue bubbles on Anita's stomach and made her giggle loudly.
Luis: Can I help?
Kay: Just don't leave till breakfast is done.
Luis: Deal.
After breakfast Anita was placed in her play pen, Pilar was settled in front of the TV with her favorite video and the boys went to play on their wing set. Kay walked Luis out to his car like she always did.
Kay: So what time will you be home?
Luis pulled her in close smiling into the beautiful hazel eyes he loved so much.
Luis: Well, that's the great thing about having caught the drug dealer. I get to come home at a decent hour. How does five sound?
Kay smiled happily as she wrapped her arms around Luis and gazed adoringly into his deep brown eyes.
Kay: That will be wonderful. The kids and I have missed you being home in the evenings so much.
Luis: I know I've missed it to. But that's done with. I mean, at least until the next case. So for now you have me every evening.
Kay: Works for me.
They kiss tenderly.
Luis: So what are your plans for the day.
Kay bit her lip thinking of Theresa's Doctor's appointment. She'd be watching Theresa's kids and Whitney's kids while she was at the doctor. She hated to lie to Luis but she knew Theresa didn't want anyone to know how sick she was feeling or about the appointment. She didn't feel it was her place to tell and besides God willing it was truly nothing. She didn't want to scare and or upset Luis if there was no reason. He loved his little sister so much he'd be devastated if something was seriously wrong. And he'd already watched Sheridan die years ago of pancreatic cancer. To have to watch his sister now suffer with it? She couldn't even imagine. She hated thinking it was cancer but given the symptoms if it was something serious then that's probably what it was.
Luis: Kay? Is something wrong?
Kay: What? Oh, no, no. I'm fine.
Kay plastered on her best smile.
Kay: I'm probably just going to be around the house today. You know, take the kids to the park later on or something.
Luis nodded but sensed something else was going on.
Luis: Are you sure everything is okay? You got so quiet when I asked what you were doing today?
Kay: I'm fine Luis. Don't worry.
That's not a lie she thought. She was fine Theresa was the one that might not be. And she was going to be around the house and she was going to probably take the kids to the park.
Luis nodded excepting his wife's response kissed her again and left for the day.
Kay saw Ethan drive by at the same time and he honked at her. She waved happily to her brother and hoped he wouldn't come home to bad news. She then went inside and checked on her kids.

Theresa cleaned up the breakfast dishes trying to hide how tired, sore, and worried she was. Maria wandered over to her.
Maria: Mama?
Theresa smiles down at her little girl.
Theresa: Hey sweetie.
Maria: Will you play with me?
Theresa looked at the clock she wasn't going to have time to clean up the kitchen and play before her appointment. But what if she was sick? What if this was one of the last chances she'd have to play with her little girl. Theresa smiled and put down the dish towel.
Theresa: Sure. You want to go play princess?
Maria's face lit up as she nodded happily. Her big brown eyes dancing like Theresa's used to before she started feeling so sick. Ethan had noticed but she had brushed it off and said she was fine.
Maria: Yay!
Maria went charging upstairs. Theresa headed after her hoping she wouldn't wake her little brother from his nap. She didn't have enough energy today to handle them both at once.

When Kay's door bell rang she was surprised to find Whitney with all four of her kids at the door.
Kay: Hey Whitney, what a nice surprise. Please come in. What are you doing here?
Whitney smiles trying to hide how worn out she is from being up all night with her brood and from worrying about Theresa.
CJ: Where are Luis Jr and Marten?
Kay: In the back on the swing set. You can go back there if you want.
CJ and Russ look up at Whitney who nods her approval. Both boys take off. Kay seeing how tired Whitney is offers to take Melanie and walks into the family room plopping her down next to Pilar. The two girls happily squeal and hug when they see each other.
Kay and Whitney smile at how their girls are such good friends already.
Kay: So would you like some tea?
Whitney: Anything with caffeine.
They both laugh
Kay: I know the feeling.
Whitney places Sean in the play pen with Anita and then comes to the kitchen where Kay is making tea.
Kay: So what brings you by?
Whitney: Well, I have a favor to ask. Theresa is being stubborn.
Kay: What's new
Kay interrupts and they both had a much needed laugh.
Whitney: True, very true. Anyway she's insisting on not telling Ethan till she knows something is wrong. Now, I know we're all trying to think positive here but let's face it the symptoms tell a scary story.
Kay sits down across from Whitney handing her some tea. As a sad look comes over Kay's face.
Kay: I Know we're not doctors but we've both seen so much. I think it's cancer.
Whitney gulps brushing a tear away.
Whitney: I think it is too. And knowing my mother she's going to move fast when she sees the symptoms. Which means Theresa could end up having a biopsy today. I don't want my friend to be alone if she has to have that.
Kay nods and reaches across the table squeezing Whitney's hand sympathetically.
Kay: I know, I know.
Whitney: So, I decided that I'm going with her but...
Kay smiles catching on.
Kay: Of course I'll watch the kids. I'm already watching Theresa's and they all love playing together. Why not.
Whitney smiles gratefully at Kay.
Whitney: Are you sure it's not to much trouble?
Kay shakes her head no.
Kay: Not in the least.

Charity looks at the clock worriedly. Normally Miguel stumbles in before Angel gets on the bus. But today Angel is already off at school, Miguel Jr and Gracie are already playing in the back yard with their dog Champ and Emilo is playing in his play pen. This is the latest he's ever been. Charity closes her eyes and says a prayer.
Charity: Please let Miguel be okay. Please let him be home soon.
She stairs at the door but nothing happens. Charity sighs sadly and shakes her head.
Charity: I'm giving you another half an hour Miguel and then I'm calling the police.

Miguel lays face down in the gutter passed out drunk with a beer can clutched in his hand. In a drunken dream he sees Kay coming to him and pulling him into a passionate kiss. He feels her body against his and her breath on his skin. He holds her tightly.
Kay: I thought you'd never come. I've loved you for ever and a day.
Miguel: I'm sorry. I'm sorry it took me so long to realize where I belonged. Forgive me.
Kay smiles at him lovingly.
Kay: Always.
They kiss passionately.

Whitney and Kay are still talking at the kitchen table when Theresa shows up with Maria and Sammy. Kay smiles at her sister in law and niece and nephew.
Kay: Hey guys. Maria the boys are out on the swing set why don't you go join them?
Maria nods. Hugs her Mommy good-bye and runs off to play. Theresa watches with a tear in her eye and wipes it away. Kay takes Sammy as Whitney moves over and hugs her old friend.
Theresa smiles at Whitney happy to see her.
Theresa: Whitney, it's so nice to see you. What are you doing here?
Whitney: Kay is watching my kids and I'm coming with you to your appointment.
Theresa: Whitney no...
Whitney puts her hand up to stop her from talking.
Whitney: Theresa, listen to me. I know we're all trying to be brave but let's face it, something could be seriously wrong here. And God forbid, but if it is I don't want you to be alone. So, I'm coming and that is the end of it.
Theresa smiles and shakes her head with tears in her eyes.
Theresa: God you're a good friend. they hug again. Kay gets Sammy settled in playing with the girls in the living room. Then comes back in. Kay hugs Theresa tightly.
Kay: Are you feeling any better?
Theresa: No. In fact I think I'm feeling worse. Although it could be just the worry and lack of sleep.
Kay nods
Kay: Yeah, that could be it.
Theresa nods
Theresa: Hopefully I'll be home before Ethan Jr gets off the buss but if I'm not...
Kay: I'll be at the bus stop to get him don't worry.
Theresa smiles grateful to have such a good friend in a sister in law.
Theresa: Luis doesn't know right?
Kay: No one knows but Theresa...
Theresa: I know, I know. Look after today I'll know or at least have a better idea of what's going on. And then we can go from there. But right now I'd rather no one knew.
Kay and Whitney nod both trying to control there own fears and tears.
Whitney: Well, we should probably get going.
Theresa nods.
Whitney: Thanks again for watching the kids Kay.
Theresa: Yes, thank you so much.
Kay smiles
Kay: No problem.
They all hug and Theresa and Whitney head out. Kay says a silent prayer that they are all worry warts and nothing is actually wrong.