~Las Vegas~
Pilar grinned from ear to ear, thinking she couldn't believe what Mike and Tom explained to her. She was to keep it a secret until they saw Ethan and Michelle on Sunday.
Ethan and Michelle.
She didn't know whether to be happy for Ethan, or to be sad that it wasn't Ethan and Theresa.
Ethan and Theresa.
She was also saddened that it would have to be Theresa or Michelle, they were both beauiful intelligent women, this time around, there was more at stake, a child was invovled. Not to mention they both had long histories together. It brought tears to her eyes, thinking about her Martin.
"He's in a safe place, and hopefully I can move on", she thought.
Either way, she came to the resolution that someone will get hurt from this, but it was time to bring everything to an end, and move on, like she planned to.
"Dios Mio", she whispered.
"What is it Mama?", Luis said walking in.
"Nothing, just everything is so overwhelming", Pilar lied.
"HEY EVERYONE COME SEE THIS, ON THE NEWS", Sheridan said.
"Last night at the famous Crane Valentine's Ball, Business Tycoon, Alistair Crane, and his son Juilian Crane were raided by the FBI and arrested for multiple charges, some including the attemped murder on Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald, and Sheridan Lopez-Fitzgerald. His newly bride, Rebecca Hotchkiss-Crane and her daughter, Socialite Gwendolyn Hotchkiss-Winthrop were also arrested for crimes against the former Mrs. Crane, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald. If convicted, Alistiar will serve life in prison or get the death penality. As for Juilian he has already cut a deal for shorter amount of time. Rebecca and Gwendolyn will serve 10 - 25 years in the Maine state prison", the newscaster said.
They showed a tape of Michelle reading a statement from the FBI.
"They were under investigation for a long time, and just recently there was enough evidence to bring them to justice. Their corruption spans throughout the small community of Harmony Maine, and up through the justice system. Their will be an on - going investigation to see who else is invovled", she finished.
"On to other news...."
"Wow, she was right. They would be on the news, but national?", Theresa said.
"Well, it was like the collapse of Enron. Everyone is effected, and invovled. The public deserve to know", Pilar said.
"That witness list will be long though, good luck to the lawyer on that case", Luis said.
Pilar grinned, and everyone noticed.
"Mama, what are you grinning at?", Theresa asked.
"Oh, nothing, I'm just greatful that Alistair was brought down, that's all", she lied.
"Well, I should check in with Michelle", Luis said dialing her number.
~Castleton, Maine~
Fox, Ethan, Chad, Whitney, and Michelle were sitting to breakfast. It was very quiet, but a calm came to everyone, including Michelle. Her service was done, and she could have a normal life again. Now, she could leave to Connecticut, to open her criminal law practice, and move on from Ethan. She thought it would never work between them, he was a different person now, and she knew too much, things she wasn't able to tell him, not now, and just maybe not ever.
Ethan, on the other hand, with Fox and Chad, wanted Whitney and Michelle to come to L.A. with them. Something he wanted to talk to her about. A cell phone rang and everyone grabbed one, but it was Michelle's.
"Luis! How's it going?", Michelle said excited.
"Good, you have our families extreme graditude. When should you and Ethan be here?", he asked.
"Tomorrow morning, around 10am. We all need to talk, ok?"
"Um, ok, we will see you then"
"Will do".
They hung up, and Whitney hugged her tighty. It caught Michelle off guard.
"Thanks for last night. I'm doing better, and Chad and I came to an understanding", she said.
"Hmmm, I knew Michelle was a good kisser, but what did you two do last night?", Fox grinned.
"Nothing that crazy Fox, only you would think that, only you", Michelle grinned.
"Wait, how do you know that Michelle is a good kisser?", Ethan said.
"I don't I just heard", he blushed.
"Fox....", Ethan warned.
"So Michelle, can we tag along?", Fox interrupted.
"Of course, Theresa and her family would love to see all of you", she grinned.
"Come on, we need to pak for the trip then", Whitney said winking at Ethan.
Fox, Chad, and Whitney left to the elevator, giggling and looking back at the two of them.
"Ok, did I miss something, are you after Whitney now", Michelle joked.
"No, no. I wanted to talk to you about your plans. What were you going to do after the case was over. Are you going back to the Bradford estate in Connecticut?", he wondered.
"That was the plan, to open my practice, and try my dance studio, why?", Michelle said.
"I was hoping to spend some time with you", he countered.
"That would be nice, but you and Theresa need to spend time with each other, and your son", she answered.
"Why do you push me away? I love you, and want to spend my life with you!', he quietly stressed.
She teared up, and it was rare to see Michelle to cry, since that day.
"Ethan. I'm going to be honest with you. I want to be with you as much as you want me. In my life, every person I've gotten close to has died or been ripped away from me. To be blunt, I'm scared of what could happen if we tried. Having a relationship scares me", she answered softly.
He was shocked at her response. She wanted him, but was scared, his mind wondered why, but in due time she would tell him, just not right now.
"I'll compromise. If you stick around after we get back from Vegas, then I'll figure out my feelings for you and Theresa", he said.
He stook out his hand and waited for her to shake of the deal. She shook his hand.
"Alright, I can deal with that, but where will I stay?"
"Well, I know the owner of the B&B personally. We can have you stay there until you are ready to stay with me, ok?"
"Deal".
"Well, I guess we should pack, we have to deliver some good news, I'm guessing on that, since you won't tell anyone", to the Lopez-Fitzgeralds", Ethan said standing.
"Well, you have to wait like everyone else. You Crane boys think you are charmers", she said standing.
"I'm a Bennett-Winthrop mix", he boasted.
"Well, you too, also think you are charmers, but neither will not get my secret out", she grinned.
As they were leaving, she kissed him on the cheek.
"Thank you for being so understanding. I'll be understanding to you and Theresa's situation", she whispered.
"That is why I love you", he stated.
They walked hand and hand to their rooms to pack for the flight to Vegas. For the first time, Ethan was happy, and Michelle nervous about her future. She could be flying to harmony heartbroken again, or very much in love.
Pilar grinned from ear to ear, thinking she couldn't believe what Mike and Tom explained to her. She was to keep it a secret until they saw Ethan and Michelle on Sunday.
Ethan and Michelle.
She didn't know whether to be happy for Ethan, or to be sad that it wasn't Ethan and Theresa.
Ethan and Theresa.
She was also saddened that it would have to be Theresa or Michelle, they were both beauiful intelligent women, this time around, there was more at stake, a child was invovled. Not to mention they both had long histories together. It brought tears to her eyes, thinking about her Martin.
"He's in a safe place, and hopefully I can move on", she thought.
Either way, she came to the resolution that someone will get hurt from this, but it was time to bring everything to an end, and move on, like she planned to.
"Dios Mio", she whispered.
"What is it Mama?", Luis said walking in.
"Nothing, just everything is so overwhelming", Pilar lied.
"HEY EVERYONE COME SEE THIS, ON THE NEWS", Sheridan said.
"Last night at the famous Crane Valentine's Ball, Business Tycoon, Alistair Crane, and his son Juilian Crane were raided by the FBI and arrested for multiple charges, some including the attemped murder on Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald, and Sheridan Lopez-Fitzgerald. His newly bride, Rebecca Hotchkiss-Crane and her daughter, Socialite Gwendolyn Hotchkiss-Winthrop were also arrested for crimes against the former Mrs. Crane, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald. If convicted, Alistiar will serve life in prison or get the death penality. As for Juilian he has already cut a deal for shorter amount of time. Rebecca and Gwendolyn will serve 10 - 25 years in the Maine state prison", the newscaster said.
They showed a tape of Michelle reading a statement from the FBI.
"They were under investigation for a long time, and just recently there was enough evidence to bring them to justice. Their corruption spans throughout the small community of Harmony Maine, and up through the justice system. Their will be an on - going investigation to see who else is invovled", she finished.
"On to other news...."
"Wow, she was right. They would be on the news, but national?", Theresa said.
"Well, it was like the collapse of Enron. Everyone is effected, and invovled. The public deserve to know", Pilar said.
"That witness list will be long though, good luck to the lawyer on that case", Luis said.
Pilar grinned, and everyone noticed.
"Mama, what are you grinning at?", Theresa asked.
"Oh, nothing, I'm just greatful that Alistair was brought down, that's all", she lied.
"Well, I should check in with Michelle", Luis said dialing her number.
~Castleton, Maine~
Fox, Ethan, Chad, Whitney, and Michelle were sitting to breakfast. It was very quiet, but a calm came to everyone, including Michelle. Her service was done, and she could have a normal life again. Now, she could leave to Connecticut, to open her criminal law practice, and move on from Ethan. She thought it would never work between them, he was a different person now, and she knew too much, things she wasn't able to tell him, not now, and just maybe not ever.
Ethan, on the other hand, with Fox and Chad, wanted Whitney and Michelle to come to L.A. with them. Something he wanted to talk to her about. A cell phone rang and everyone grabbed one, but it was Michelle's.
"Luis! How's it going?", Michelle said excited.
"Good, you have our families extreme graditude. When should you and Ethan be here?", he asked.
"Tomorrow morning, around 10am. We all need to talk, ok?"
"Um, ok, we will see you then"
"Will do".
They hung up, and Whitney hugged her tighty. It caught Michelle off guard.
"Thanks for last night. I'm doing better, and Chad and I came to an understanding", she said.
"Hmmm, I knew Michelle was a good kisser, but what did you two do last night?", Fox grinned.
"Nothing that crazy Fox, only you would think that, only you", Michelle grinned.
"Wait, how do you know that Michelle is a good kisser?", Ethan said.
"I don't I just heard", he blushed.
"Fox....", Ethan warned.
"So Michelle, can we tag along?", Fox interrupted.
"Of course, Theresa and her family would love to see all of you", she grinned.
"Come on, we need to pak for the trip then", Whitney said winking at Ethan.
Fox, Chad, and Whitney left to the elevator, giggling and looking back at the two of them.
"Ok, did I miss something, are you after Whitney now", Michelle joked.
"No, no. I wanted to talk to you about your plans. What were you going to do after the case was over. Are you going back to the Bradford estate in Connecticut?", he wondered.
"That was the plan, to open my practice, and try my dance studio, why?", Michelle said.
"I was hoping to spend some time with you", he countered.
"That would be nice, but you and Theresa need to spend time with each other, and your son", she answered.
"Why do you push me away? I love you, and want to spend my life with you!', he quietly stressed.
She teared up, and it was rare to see Michelle to cry, since that day.
"Ethan. I'm going to be honest with you. I want to be with you as much as you want me. In my life, every person I've gotten close to has died or been ripped away from me. To be blunt, I'm scared of what could happen if we tried. Having a relationship scares me", she answered softly.
He was shocked at her response. She wanted him, but was scared, his mind wondered why, but in due time she would tell him, just not right now.
"I'll compromise. If you stick around after we get back from Vegas, then I'll figure out my feelings for you and Theresa", he said.
He stook out his hand and waited for her to shake of the deal. She shook his hand.
"Alright, I can deal with that, but where will I stay?"
"Well, I know the owner of the B&B personally. We can have you stay there until you are ready to stay with me, ok?"
"Deal".
"Well, I guess we should pack, we have to deliver some good news, I'm guessing on that, since you won't tell anyone", to the Lopez-Fitzgeralds", Ethan said standing.
"Well, you have to wait like everyone else. You Crane boys think you are charmers", she said standing.
"I'm a Bennett-Winthrop mix", he boasted.
"Well, you too, also think you are charmers, but neither will not get my secret out", she grinned.
As they were leaving, she kissed him on the cheek.
"Thank you for being so understanding. I'll be understanding to you and Theresa's situation", she whispered.
"That is why I love you", he stated.
They walked hand and hand to their rooms to pack for the flight to Vegas. For the first time, Ethan was happy, and Michelle nervous about her future. She could be flying to harmony heartbroken again, or very much in love.