To Love Again

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Chapter 32

Knight in Shining Armor

Theresa sat in a corner trembling. She had almost told Fox who had kidnapped her and she failed miserably. She had the urge to break something but all she could do was weep. She had almost been raped, could have been killed, she couldn't believe she had seen her father and not to forget that she had just failed completely on telling Fox where she was.

She took in a deep breath and wiped at her eyes. Theresa glanced around, looking for something that could be used as a weapon. The lamp was destroyed so she couldn't use that and from the looks of the almost bare room there wasn't anything else either. She put her hand against the wall, steadying herself to stand. She walked slowly over to the bed and sat and just as slowly she rested her head against her pillow.

For the first time in a long time she felt like just giving up. 'No one's going to find me... the cops will figure it out that Ethan was the kidnapper so he's going to have to kill me sooner or later.' She thought sadly. Theresa couldn't cry any more all there was were the stains of the tears that she had shed a while ago.

Ethan looked at Theresa through the crack in the door. She looked so defeated... so lost. What was he doing? Was his little girl worth the pain he was causing? No, it was too late now if he brought her back she would tell them that he was the one who kidnapped her.

Ethan hung his head. What had he become? This wasn't him, he let all the lies and his little girl's death get the best of him and now he messed up everything. Ethan lifted his head and backed away from the door. 'No, Theresa disserved this, she lied to me she told me that I was the only man that she would love... How could she be with Fox he wasn't worth it.'

He turned around and walked towards the couch. "Leo I'm paying you to watch Theresa not to mess around with... Got that!" He ordered as he rubbed his temples, he was getting a rather large migraine. Leo just nodded.

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"This is strange but this really does help a bit." Said Sam in disbelief as he stared at the note. It was amazing that somehow Theresa had contacted Fox. "How long do you think it will take to find her?" Fox's hands were in his pockets, he looked extremely pale considering that he had just been contacted by Theresa's spirit. He just hoped that she was still alive.

"Maybe a few hours if were lucky but it could take a few days or maybe even a week if were not lucky." Said Sam looking the paper over as if the paper might somehow magically tell him Theresa's whereabouts. "Alright we might as well get started." Sam said turning to one of his officers. "Sam would you mind if I come along?" Asked Fox.

He wanted to help anyway he could. "I don't think that's the best idea Fox, it might be better if you stayed here... that way if Theresa tries to contact you again you'll be able to call me with the information. Fox just nodded. He didn't want to stand here another minute. Theresa could be hurt and he wouldn't be there to help her.

As Sam left with the other officers Fox took out his car keys and walked out the door. There would be a better chance of finding her if he was out there looking. Soon he was speeding down the road. He promised himself that he was going to find her.

He was driving non stop but he was having no luck what so ever. He stopped his car on the side of the road and turned off the ignition. Then resting his head on the steering wheel he tried to think. Where would he find a cabin considering that there weren't too many cabins near Harmony in the first place?

He sighed as he lifted his head. He was just about to start the car again when his cell phone started to ring. He brought the phone quickly to his ear, hoping that Theresa had been found and was now safe. "Hello Fox."

Fox couldn't speak for a moment he was in such shock. "Grandfather? Why are you calling?" Said Fox in confusion. "I'm calling on the behalf of Theresa." Said Alistair. Fox was still shocked and growing more confused by the minute as he heard Alistair's voice. It sounded so weak and tired. The power that was once in his voice had considerably vanished as he spoke with him. "I think I have an idea of were she is." "You do! How! Where is she?" "I must tell you first Fox that if you are asked as to whom told you this information you mustn't tell them that you heard it from me." He ordered.

"Sure granddad... where is she?" There was a sigh before an answer. "I believe that Theresa may be at the old Crane cottage just off of the highway going into Harmony." "The old Crane cottage? Why is she at the cottage? I thought you abandoned that place years ago?"

"Yes I did... after Katherine died I couldn't stand anyone going in there and touching the things that she once did... so... I had most of the furnishings removed... but I believe that Ethan has taken her there." "Ethan!" Exclaimed Fox as rage welled in his stomach he couldn't believe that he missed all the signs. That E in the note Theresa had made stood for Ethan.

Why had Ethan kidnapped Theresa? He couldn't fathom as to the reasons at the moment. "Thanks granddad I owe you one." Said Fox hanging up his phone and speeding down the road. He decided as soon as he got to the cottage he would call Sam and tell him the news. This would at least give him a few minutes to beat the holy crap out of Ethan.

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Theresa tossed and turned in her sleep as she began to have nightmares. Ethan and Leo were chasing after her as they laughed evilly. She was running through a field with tall weeds and grass and before she knew it she falling off a sheer cliff. Falling further and further into the dark depths but no one came to her rescue.

She woke in a cold sweat. All of the things she was going through was not a nightmare but reality and even though she told herself that any moment she would wake up it never came true. She weakly got up and walked towards the door. 'If Ethan is going to kill me he might as well do it now because no one is going to find me.'

Her hope was easily slipping away. She knew she would miss her family and Fox... 'I guess it wasn't meant to be.' She felt like she was walking to her execution as she pushed passed the door and walked into the living room. Ethan looked up as he saw Theresa shuffling towards him.

"Theresa?" "Ethan I know your going to kill me so I want you to do it now." She said weakly. "What?!" Said Ethan jumping up from his seat. "I know your going to sooner or later the police will figure it out and then they'll be after you and if you get rid of me now then they'd be less suspicious."

"What is wrong with you Theresa? I'm not planning to kill you." He said moving toward her, she flinched in fear but didn't back away. "Then why did you kidnap me?" "Because you lied to me..." he said looking down at his feet. "What? What did I lie about?"

"You said you would always love me and only me but yet you willingly gave yourself to Fox." "Ethan you made your decision when you decided on Gwen! I couldn't wait for you forever... and yes I still loved you and maybe somewhere even after what you have done to me I still do but you couldn't have expected me to die an old maid? I fell in love with Fox and the love I have with him is different from the love we once shared."

"How is that?" Asked Ethan looking into her eyes. "Because the love I have with Fox blossomed from a friendship unlike ours where I had an obsession with you until you actually returned it... Fox knows my past and he accepts it were as you who found out stupid little secrets were hurt and your image of me was shattered... and I know after what happened between us you couldn't fully trust me anymore... Fox is open with me and I him... so even though our relationship was very special Fox is the one I can see spending the rest of my life with without heartbreak."

Ethan turned his back on Theresa. "You know Theresa I wouldn't wish you to become an old maid but Fox... my worthless half brother who hasn't done anything right in his life... but yet he won you over anyway." "Ethan you have to move on." "Why? I might have denied my feelings for you before but I love you Theresa." "Ethan you don't love me because if you did then you would have never kidnapped me and you would except my decision that I want to be with Fox... I love Fox... let me be happy the real Ethan would want me to be happy."

Ethan sighed. He wasn't going to listen to this. What she was saying wasn't true she was going to say anything to get away from him. "Theresa I think you should return to your room." He said tightly. She slowly nodded her head and was just about to turn back to her room when a sharp banging came from the door.

Ethan quickly picked up the gun that lay on the coffee table and ran to the door. As he quickly opened it he was shocked to see Fox standing there. "What the..." Said Ethan in surprise but was quickly cut off as Fox connected his fist to Ethan's jaw. He then walked passed Ethan and straight over to Theresa.

"Fox..." Theresa said as tears of joy came to her eyes. He pulled her into his arms and held on tightly. Leo stood in the corner afraid to make a move as to make Fox notice him and give him the same treatment he so happily bestowed upon Ethan.

"I thought I'd never see you again." Said Theresa practically choking on her happy sobs. "Shhh... I'm here now Theresa, your safe." "How did you find us Fox?... I can say I'm pretty surprised that you figured it out." Said Ethan who had regained his composure and was now wiping at the trail of blood that was trickling from his lip.

"Let's just say I got a message from Heaven and Hell." He said giving Theresa a soft peck on her forehead as he slipped his hand in his pocket, immediately speed dialing Sam. "Really... well Fox it's really kind of sad that you got this far and can't leave with Theresa alive." "What are you going to do Ethan shoot me?" Asked Fox with a small laugh . "Actually that's exactly what I'm going to do." He said pointing the gun in Fox's direction.

Fox glanced down at Theresa who looked horrified. "You can't kill me Ethan, that's just not who you are. Do you seriously think you can live with the guilt of killing me for the rest of your life?" "Of course I can kill you Fox, you have been a thorn in my side all my life and all that ends today."

"How have I been a thorn in your side? You were the one who got everything... You were the one who got our mother's love, where as I never as got a hug without having to ask for one." The gun in Ethan's hand began to tremble. "Leo tie the two of them up I'll deal with them later." Said Ethan as he dropped the gun on the couch and grabbed his coat. He then gave the two of them a dark look before he walked out the door. Leo pulled out his own gun and found a spare rope in the kitchen. He then walked towards Fox and Theresa and did as Ethan had bid him.

After the two of them were tied and moved back into the room Theresa had slept in, Leo left the two in silence. "You know Fox... I know this might not mean a lot now but you're my night and shinning armor." "It means a lot Theresa... thanks." He said taking a hold of her hand. This was a real comfort to Theresa since she couldn't see him but only feel his back against hers.

"I love you." Theresa whispered. Fox squeezed her hand. "I love you too." "We'll get out of this soon..." "Fox how did you find me?" "Alistair gave me a call." "Alistair? How did he now?" "I don't know but all that's been going on I wouldn't be surprised if Ethan had some power over him and that's the cause of all those problems before."

Theresa sighed and leaned her head against Fox's shoulders. "I'm glad you're here... I was actually starting to give up hope." "Theresa... I know it had to be you who made that note... it was... well..." "Weird." Theresa finished for him. "Yeah weird..." "I died." "What!!!" Said Fox in surprise, anger, and fear all rolled up in one.

"I'm fine now." "How... what happened?" "That guy out there... well... he... tried taking advantage of me... I landed up breaking his nose and he shoved me into the wall pretty damn hard." "Oh Theresa..." "It's alright Fox don't worry... I saw my dad... and well he made it possible for me to contact you."

"I'm just glad that your alright." "Me too." She said squeezing his hand. "I wonder what's taking Sam so long."

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A/N: Alright I end it there because I have a huge headache and I can't write anymore and plus I have to get to bed because I have this huge test for my Algebra class tomorrow. *Sigh* math isn't my best subject. Thanks for reading. Catch ya later. = )