Fox sat by his phone nervously, contemplating whether he should call Theresa. He had just recieved the results from his tests and he wondered if Theresa should know.
[i]She has a right to know[/i]
Fox decided that he would call her. He picked up the phone and dialed her cell number. Theresa didn't answer, so Fox left a message.
"Theresa, it's Fox. I just recieved my results and I want you to them. Please meet me at Sheridan's cottage in an hour. Bye."
Fox hung up and put his head into his hands.
"How am I ever going to tell her?" He asked himself.
Theresa sat alone in her old room. She had decided to do nothing today. She just wanted to think and remember. She had a big problem that she needed to solve as soon as she could.
[i]Should I give him another chance?[/i]
Theresa was flipping through some old pictures of her, Fox, Whitney, and Chad from when they were in L.A. She smiled when she remembered that night on the beach with Fox. She didn't realize it then, but from that moment on Fox was the only man for her. He was her soulmate...or at least she thought.
[i]If only I could turn back time, back when I was his and when he was all mine.[/i]
Theresa put her photo album away; it was too much for her to look at those pictures and remember how perfect things once were. Although 5 years passed by, Theresa could still remember things as though they just happened. She didn't know how her best friend could just sleep with the man she loved.
"I wonder" she said to herself as she sat up and looked out the window, "who made the first move between them. Whitney couldn't have. It must have been Fox."
[i]I bet he drugged Whitney. She would never have slept with Fox by free will[/i]
"It doesn't really matter though now. Whitney's gone and I don't love Fox anymore."
Theresa heard a knock at her door and replied, "Come in!"
"Theresita, your cell phone was just ringing." Pilar said as she handed her daughter her phone.
"Oh I must have forgot it downstairs. Thank you, Mama." She said as she checked to see who last called.
"I would have answered it, but my hands were all dirty from cooking and I didn't want to ruin it for you."
"That's okay, Mama."
"Theresita, you never told me what happened the other day."
"I know." Theresa said absently.
"What happened? You came home crying just like you use to when Ethan hurt you."
"I saw him, Mama." She told her.
"I knew you would sooner or later."
"I know, I did too. But it was just so out of the blue and when I saw him everything came rushing back. All the hurt and pain he caused me came flooding back." She paused and suddenly looked confused.
"Theresita, what is it?"
"Fox called."
"And your surprised?"
Theresa nodded, "Very much. Mama, I was so mean and cold to him the other day. You would have been ashamed of me if you were there. You know what I told him? I told him I didn't love him and right before I left I told him to go get tested and find out how many days, if any, he had left." Theresa said as tears fell from her eyes.
"Oh Theresita, I'm sure Fox knows you didn't mean it."
"Mama, that's the thing though. I'm not sure if I really meant it."
"I know you're not that cold and heartless, Theresita. Fox knows that too. I thought you still loved him?"
"I thought so too. But I'm just not sure anymore. You know," Theresa said as she cried with a smile, "why can't life ever be like a romance novel or a fairytale, where all things work out right?"
"Because it wouldn't be real if it was so perfect. Love isn't something that just happens and stays perfect always. You have to work for love and to maintain it." Pilar was about to walk out of Theresa's room, when she turned back and said, "Love isn't a game that is called on account of darkness or rain."
Theresa smiled and remembered that.
"Maybe Mama's right. Maybe we should give it anothere chance. I shouldn't be so quick to end something that brought me so much happiness."
Theresa listened to Fox's message and was shocked to hear that Fox had gotten the results. She was sure that Fox wouldn't go and get tested. It would be natural for a Crane to refuse to face reality. When Theresa had finished listening to the message, she began to worry.
[i]His voice....something's not right. I can tell by his voice something isn't right[/i]
Theresa didn't wait for an hour to go by. She grabbed her coat and purse and hurried over to the cottage. She was relieved to see that Fox was there waiting for her already. Through the window, it appeared that he was talking to himself.
[i]Is he practicing telling me...?[/i]
Theresa couldn't think of it. She wanted Fox to be okay. She didn't think that she could handle it if Fox was ill. She loved him and wanted to work things out. But now the reality hit her that it may be too late.
[i]Please, God, don't let it be too late[/i]
Theresa took a deep breath and walked inside. Fox was surprised to see that Theresa was even there. He thought that maybe she would just ignore his message, just like she had done so many times before.
"Hello Fox," she said as she took off her coat.
"Theresa, thank you for coming."
"It's okay. I wanted to see how you were. Afterall you are my friend and I do care about you."
Fox smiled, "Thank you. It means a lot to me that you are here." He paused for a minute.
Theresa had noticed that Fox had seemed slower lately. Was it because...?
"Please, sit down."
[i]Oh no! Sitting down isn't good[/i]
Theresa sat down and tried to remain calm. She wasn't exactly sure what Fox was going to say, but if he was going to say the worse, she wouldn't cry on his account. She had to remain strong for him, that's what mattered most right now.
"You know why you're here," he said to her.
"I do," she said taking his hands into her's.
Fox smiled and continued, "I tested myself the other day because of what you said. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have ever gone and been tested. So thank you."
[i]Oh my God! No![/i]
"Fox, are you saying...?" She couldn't say it.
"Theresa, I had myself tested for the possible STD's that I could have and the results showed that..." He paused.
Theresa was waiting anxiously for what he was going to say. The fact that he paused made her want to kill him.
"Don't keep me waiting, Fox." She told him.
"I [i]didn't[/i] test positive for any STD's." He smiled.
Theresa smiled too.
[i]Thank you God![/i]
"But, Theresa, that doesn't explain my dizziness or rapid my weight loss. There's something else wrong with me."
Theresa thought that Fox was out of harm's way, but now she had to worry about something else being wrong with him.
"Like what?" She asked worriedly.
"I'm not sure. It can be anything."
"Cancer?"
"Possibly." He told her honestly. "Theresa, smile. Don't cry."
"Are you scared?" She asked him.
"A little." He tried to laugh.
"How can you laugh, Fox?"
"Theresa, I have to. It helps."
"When will you see a doctor about this?"
"Two days. I have an appointment in two days."
"I'm going with you," she said.
"No, you're not. I want to go by myself. If it's bad, I want you to be prepared."
Theresa lowered her head, so Fox wouldn't see the tears in her eyes.
Fox lifted Theresa's face up by her chin, "Look at me."
Theresa looked up at him.
"Are you still upset about what happened with me and Whitney?"
"Fox, how can you bring something like that up at a time like this?" She said a little annoyed.
"Theresa, I don't know if something will kill me today, tomorrow, months, or years from now. I'm sick, Theresa.It's that's obvious. I need to settle things with you before something happens to me. Please, tell me what you're feeling about everything."
"Honestly, Fox, I'm just scared right now. Scared of lossing you." She cried.
Fox moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around her, "You can't [i]ever[/i] lose me."
"Fox, I was very upset with you the other night. I hated you for sleeping behind my back with my best friend. I cried so much over you after I left. I needed you so much, but I couldn't bring myself to confronting you. I saved all of your emails, you know. I wanted to send you a reply so bad, Fox. Honestly I did, but I didn't know what to say. The other day, when I saw you, that whole day replayed over in my head. I couldn't help, but feel betrayed. I'm just so sorry I yelled at you like I did the other day. I didn't mean what I said," she said as she cried her heart out to him.
"Shh, there, everythings going to be okay." He said as he tried to stop her tears. "Theresa, I'm sorry I slept with Whitney. You can blame me all you want, but you don't know the truth. I didn't sleep with her because I liked her or wanted her. I called her up that day to ask her to help me out with a surprise for you. I loved you so much, Theresa. I wanted to show you how much I cared, so I called Whitney because I thought she could help me. When she came here she removed her coat and I saw that she had nothing on. I tried to tell her to cover up and leave, but she wouldn't listen. Theresa I slept with her. That's the plain truth. I'm a lying, cheating dog for it. I'll spend the rest of my life, no matter how long that may be, making it up to you. I should have been more of a man and resisted her, but I didn't. I don't know if you'll ever know how sorry I really am. I want to try and work things out for us, but if you don't want to, then I understand. I know what I did hurt you more than Ethan ever did and I don't expect you to forgive me fully. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Theresa. You're the one I love, but if you don't want to share your life with me, I'll leave you alone. Just tell me what you want."
Theresa sat there in Fox's arms crying.
[i]So I should be mad at Whitney? How could she?[/i]
Theresa got up and walked over to the window. Fox followed her and put his hands on her shoulders.
"Fox," she said turning around and looking straight into beautiful brown eyes, "I want [i]you.[/i]"
Fox smiled and kissed Theresa. It felt so amazing for him to kiss her again. He waited for this moment for the last 5 years. Fox walked away and turned on some soft romantic music.
Everybody put your hands together
Whooo, mmmm, yeah
Girl I love you so
112, listen
When he returned, he pulled Theresa close to him and began to dance with her. Their hips moved together as the music played softly in the background. Starring completely into each other's eyes, they were hypnotized.
"I'm never going to mess up and hurt you again," he whispered into her ear.
Girl if I told you I love you
That doesn't mean that I don't care, oooh
And when I tell you I need you
Don't you think that I'll never be there, ooooh
Fox pulled Theresa closer to him. Theresa felt so safe in his arms, it was like that awful night never happened.
[1] - Baby I'm so tired of the way you turn my words into
Deception and lies
Don't misunderstand me when I try to speak my mind
I'm only saying what's in my heart
[2] - Cupid doesn't lie
But you won't know unless you give it a try
Oh baby, true love
won't lie but we won't know unless we give it a try
give it a try
Girl when I ask you to trust me
That doesn't mean that I'm gonna cheat on you
Cuz I'm gonna never do anything to hurt you
Or mislead you, I love you
"I love you, Fox."
"I love you too."
Fox kissed Theresa softly on her lips. He was going to do things right now and not mess them up, so he decided to take things slow.
[Repeat 1]
[Repeat 2]
As Fox and Theresa danced, Fox became dizzy again. Fox didn't want to interrupt this beautiful moment, so he said nothing to Theresa. He continued to dance, and soon his body gave out and he collasped on the floor.
Ain't no doubt about it
Lord no, I really mean it
I rather die before, before I lie to you
Never wanna leave ya
Ain't no life without you
Never gonna leave, never gonna go, no
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, ohhhh
"Fox!" Theresa screamed as she ran to call an ambulance.
"Ms., what's your emergency?" The dispatch asked.
"My boyfriend just collasped."
"Is he breathing?"
"I'm...I'm not sure."
"Okay. An ambulance is on it's way. Go and check the pulse of your boyfriend."
Theresa went and checked for a pulse.
"He does, but it's weak. Very weak."
"Okay, the ambulance should be there any minute."
"Okay thank you."
Theresa hung up and went back to Fox. She held him in her arms as they waited for the ambulance to arrive.
"Phyllis, what's going on?" Gwen asked once she saw the flashing lights.
"I don't know. I didn't call an ambulance." She told her.
"Where's Ethan?" She asked becoming worried.
"I'm right here, Gwen," he said as he approached her. "Who called an ambulance?"
"I don't know, Sir." Phyllis told him.
"Fox is at the cottage." Julian said as he entered the room. "He hasn't been looking well for the past couple of weeks. Maybe somethings wrong." He said. "We have to get over there."
Ethan, Gwen, and Julian all ran over to the cottage where the ambulance indeed was.
"What's going on here?" Julian asked. "Theresa? What are you doing here?" He was surprised to see her as was Ethan and Gwen.
"I came here because Fox asked me to. We were dancing and he collasped. I don't know what's wrong!" She said becoming hysterical.
"Theresa, everything is going to be fine," Gwen told her.
"No, it's not! Fox is sick!"
"What?" Ethan asked rather surprised. "What did he get AIDS from Whitney?" He asked heartlessly.
Theresa turned around and punched Ethan in his face.
"He's your own brother, Ethan! Show some concern!" She yelled.
"Whose coming along?" A paramedic asked everyone.
Theresa looked at Julian with pleading eyes to let her go.
Julian nodded his head, "She is."
Theresa hopped in and they went to the hospital.
"Ethan, I may not have liked Theresa always, but that was mean of you to say about your brother." Gwen said as she stormed off.
Next time....what's wrong with Fox? Is he okay?
~Mandi~
[i]She has a right to know[/i]
Fox decided that he would call her. He picked up the phone and dialed her cell number. Theresa didn't answer, so Fox left a message.
"Theresa, it's Fox. I just recieved my results and I want you to them. Please meet me at Sheridan's cottage in an hour. Bye."
Fox hung up and put his head into his hands.
"How am I ever going to tell her?" He asked himself.
Theresa sat alone in her old room. She had decided to do nothing today. She just wanted to think and remember. She had a big problem that she needed to solve as soon as she could.
[i]Should I give him another chance?[/i]
Theresa was flipping through some old pictures of her, Fox, Whitney, and Chad from when they were in L.A. She smiled when she remembered that night on the beach with Fox. She didn't realize it then, but from that moment on Fox was the only man for her. He was her soulmate...or at least she thought.
[i]If only I could turn back time, back when I was his and when he was all mine.[/i]
Theresa put her photo album away; it was too much for her to look at those pictures and remember how perfect things once were. Although 5 years passed by, Theresa could still remember things as though they just happened. She didn't know how her best friend could just sleep with the man she loved.
"I wonder" she said to herself as she sat up and looked out the window, "who made the first move between them. Whitney couldn't have. It must have been Fox."
[i]I bet he drugged Whitney. She would never have slept with Fox by free will[/i]
"It doesn't really matter though now. Whitney's gone and I don't love Fox anymore."
Theresa heard a knock at her door and replied, "Come in!"
"Theresita, your cell phone was just ringing." Pilar said as she handed her daughter her phone.
"Oh I must have forgot it downstairs. Thank you, Mama." She said as she checked to see who last called.
"I would have answered it, but my hands were all dirty from cooking and I didn't want to ruin it for you."
"That's okay, Mama."
"Theresita, you never told me what happened the other day."
"I know." Theresa said absently.
"What happened? You came home crying just like you use to when Ethan hurt you."
"I saw him, Mama." She told her.
"I knew you would sooner or later."
"I know, I did too. But it was just so out of the blue and when I saw him everything came rushing back. All the hurt and pain he caused me came flooding back." She paused and suddenly looked confused.
"Theresita, what is it?"
"Fox called."
"And your surprised?"
Theresa nodded, "Very much. Mama, I was so mean and cold to him the other day. You would have been ashamed of me if you were there. You know what I told him? I told him I didn't love him and right before I left I told him to go get tested and find out how many days, if any, he had left." Theresa said as tears fell from her eyes.
"Oh Theresita, I'm sure Fox knows you didn't mean it."
"Mama, that's the thing though. I'm not sure if I really meant it."
"I know you're not that cold and heartless, Theresita. Fox knows that too. I thought you still loved him?"
"I thought so too. But I'm just not sure anymore. You know," Theresa said as she cried with a smile, "why can't life ever be like a romance novel or a fairytale, where all things work out right?"
"Because it wouldn't be real if it was so perfect. Love isn't something that just happens and stays perfect always. You have to work for love and to maintain it." Pilar was about to walk out of Theresa's room, when she turned back and said, "Love isn't a game that is called on account of darkness or rain."
Theresa smiled and remembered that.
"Maybe Mama's right. Maybe we should give it anothere chance. I shouldn't be so quick to end something that brought me so much happiness."
Theresa listened to Fox's message and was shocked to hear that Fox had gotten the results. She was sure that Fox wouldn't go and get tested. It would be natural for a Crane to refuse to face reality. When Theresa had finished listening to the message, she began to worry.
[i]His voice....something's not right. I can tell by his voice something isn't right[/i]
Theresa didn't wait for an hour to go by. She grabbed her coat and purse and hurried over to the cottage. She was relieved to see that Fox was there waiting for her already. Through the window, it appeared that he was talking to himself.
[i]Is he practicing telling me...?[/i]
Theresa couldn't think of it. She wanted Fox to be okay. She didn't think that she could handle it if Fox was ill. She loved him and wanted to work things out. But now the reality hit her that it may be too late.
[i]Please, God, don't let it be too late[/i]
Theresa took a deep breath and walked inside. Fox was surprised to see that Theresa was even there. He thought that maybe she would just ignore his message, just like she had done so many times before.
"Hello Fox," she said as she took off her coat.
"Theresa, thank you for coming."
"It's okay. I wanted to see how you were. Afterall you are my friend and I do care about you."
Fox smiled, "Thank you. It means a lot to me that you are here." He paused for a minute.
Theresa had noticed that Fox had seemed slower lately. Was it because...?
"Please, sit down."
[i]Oh no! Sitting down isn't good[/i]
Theresa sat down and tried to remain calm. She wasn't exactly sure what Fox was going to say, but if he was going to say the worse, she wouldn't cry on his account. She had to remain strong for him, that's what mattered most right now.
"You know why you're here," he said to her.
"I do," she said taking his hands into her's.
Fox smiled and continued, "I tested myself the other day because of what you said. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have ever gone and been tested. So thank you."
[i]Oh my God! No![/i]
"Fox, are you saying...?" She couldn't say it.
"Theresa, I had myself tested for the possible STD's that I could have and the results showed that..." He paused.
Theresa was waiting anxiously for what he was going to say. The fact that he paused made her want to kill him.
"Don't keep me waiting, Fox." She told him.
"I [i]didn't[/i] test positive for any STD's." He smiled.
Theresa smiled too.
[i]Thank you God![/i]
"But, Theresa, that doesn't explain my dizziness or rapid my weight loss. There's something else wrong with me."
Theresa thought that Fox was out of harm's way, but now she had to worry about something else being wrong with him.
"Like what?" She asked worriedly.
"I'm not sure. It can be anything."
"Cancer?"
"Possibly." He told her honestly. "Theresa, smile. Don't cry."
"Are you scared?" She asked him.
"A little." He tried to laugh.
"How can you laugh, Fox?"
"Theresa, I have to. It helps."
"When will you see a doctor about this?"
"Two days. I have an appointment in two days."
"I'm going with you," she said.
"No, you're not. I want to go by myself. If it's bad, I want you to be prepared."
Theresa lowered her head, so Fox wouldn't see the tears in her eyes.
Fox lifted Theresa's face up by her chin, "Look at me."
Theresa looked up at him.
"Are you still upset about what happened with me and Whitney?"
"Fox, how can you bring something like that up at a time like this?" She said a little annoyed.
"Theresa, I don't know if something will kill me today, tomorrow, months, or years from now. I'm sick, Theresa.It's that's obvious. I need to settle things with you before something happens to me. Please, tell me what you're feeling about everything."
"Honestly, Fox, I'm just scared right now. Scared of lossing you." She cried.
Fox moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around her, "You can't [i]ever[/i] lose me."
"Fox, I was very upset with you the other night. I hated you for sleeping behind my back with my best friend. I cried so much over you after I left. I needed you so much, but I couldn't bring myself to confronting you. I saved all of your emails, you know. I wanted to send you a reply so bad, Fox. Honestly I did, but I didn't know what to say. The other day, when I saw you, that whole day replayed over in my head. I couldn't help, but feel betrayed. I'm just so sorry I yelled at you like I did the other day. I didn't mean what I said," she said as she cried her heart out to him.
"Shh, there, everythings going to be okay." He said as he tried to stop her tears. "Theresa, I'm sorry I slept with Whitney. You can blame me all you want, but you don't know the truth. I didn't sleep with her because I liked her or wanted her. I called her up that day to ask her to help me out with a surprise for you. I loved you so much, Theresa. I wanted to show you how much I cared, so I called Whitney because I thought she could help me. When she came here she removed her coat and I saw that she had nothing on. I tried to tell her to cover up and leave, but she wouldn't listen. Theresa I slept with her. That's the plain truth. I'm a lying, cheating dog for it. I'll spend the rest of my life, no matter how long that may be, making it up to you. I should have been more of a man and resisted her, but I didn't. I don't know if you'll ever know how sorry I really am. I want to try and work things out for us, but if you don't want to, then I understand. I know what I did hurt you more than Ethan ever did and I don't expect you to forgive me fully. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Theresa. You're the one I love, but if you don't want to share your life with me, I'll leave you alone. Just tell me what you want."
Theresa sat there in Fox's arms crying.
[i]So I should be mad at Whitney? How could she?[/i]
Theresa got up and walked over to the window. Fox followed her and put his hands on her shoulders.
"Fox," she said turning around and looking straight into beautiful brown eyes, "I want [i]you.[/i]"
Fox smiled and kissed Theresa. It felt so amazing for him to kiss her again. He waited for this moment for the last 5 years. Fox walked away and turned on some soft romantic music.
Everybody put your hands together
Whooo, mmmm, yeah
Girl I love you so
112, listen
When he returned, he pulled Theresa close to him and began to dance with her. Their hips moved together as the music played softly in the background. Starring completely into each other's eyes, they were hypnotized.
"I'm never going to mess up and hurt you again," he whispered into her ear.
Girl if I told you I love you
That doesn't mean that I don't care, oooh
And when I tell you I need you
Don't you think that I'll never be there, ooooh
Fox pulled Theresa closer to him. Theresa felt so safe in his arms, it was like that awful night never happened.
[1] - Baby I'm so tired of the way you turn my words into
Deception and lies
Don't misunderstand me when I try to speak my mind
I'm only saying what's in my heart
[2] - Cupid doesn't lie
But you won't know unless you give it a try
Oh baby, true love
won't lie but we won't know unless we give it a try
give it a try
Girl when I ask you to trust me
That doesn't mean that I'm gonna cheat on you
Cuz I'm gonna never do anything to hurt you
Or mislead you, I love you
"I love you, Fox."
"I love you too."
Fox kissed Theresa softly on her lips. He was going to do things right now and not mess them up, so he decided to take things slow.
[Repeat 1]
[Repeat 2]
As Fox and Theresa danced, Fox became dizzy again. Fox didn't want to interrupt this beautiful moment, so he said nothing to Theresa. He continued to dance, and soon his body gave out and he collasped on the floor.
Ain't no doubt about it
Lord no, I really mean it
I rather die before, before I lie to you
Never wanna leave ya
Ain't no life without you
Never gonna leave, never gonna go, no
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, ohhhh
"Fox!" Theresa screamed as she ran to call an ambulance.
"Ms., what's your emergency?" The dispatch asked.
"My boyfriend just collasped."
"Is he breathing?"
"I'm...I'm not sure."
"Okay. An ambulance is on it's way. Go and check the pulse of your boyfriend."
Theresa went and checked for a pulse.
"He does, but it's weak. Very weak."
"Okay, the ambulance should be there any minute."
"Okay thank you."
Theresa hung up and went back to Fox. She held him in her arms as they waited for the ambulance to arrive.
"Phyllis, what's going on?" Gwen asked once she saw the flashing lights.
"I don't know. I didn't call an ambulance." She told her.
"Where's Ethan?" She asked becoming worried.
"I'm right here, Gwen," he said as he approached her. "Who called an ambulance?"
"I don't know, Sir." Phyllis told him.
"Fox is at the cottage." Julian said as he entered the room. "He hasn't been looking well for the past couple of weeks. Maybe somethings wrong." He said. "We have to get over there."
Ethan, Gwen, and Julian all ran over to the cottage where the ambulance indeed was.
"What's going on here?" Julian asked. "Theresa? What are you doing here?" He was surprised to see her as was Ethan and Gwen.
"I came here because Fox asked me to. We were dancing and he collasped. I don't know what's wrong!" She said becoming hysterical.
"Theresa, everything is going to be fine," Gwen told her.
"No, it's not! Fox is sick!"
"What?" Ethan asked rather surprised. "What did he get AIDS from Whitney?" He asked heartlessly.
Theresa turned around and punched Ethan in his face.
"He's your own brother, Ethan! Show some concern!" She yelled.
"Whose coming along?" A paramedic asked everyone.
Theresa looked at Julian with pleading eyes to let her go.
Julian nodded his head, "She is."
Theresa hopped in and they went to the hospital.
"Ethan, I may not have liked Theresa always, but that was mean of you to say about your brother." Gwen said as she stormed off.
Next time....what's wrong with Fox? Is he okay?
~Mandi~