In this next chapter Fox goes away on business and Ethan does something terrible to Theresa. Gwen files for divorce and meets a new special someone. Charity follows Miguel and Kay on their honeymoon.

Chapter 10

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Fox stands in front of Theresa trying to explain why he has to leave.

"Resa, I'll only be gone a week."

"I know, I just don't want you to go ok but you have to so, good-bye." Theresa was walking away when Fox stopped her.

"Hey, what about a good-bye kiss?"

Theresa smiled and kissed him. They were kissing for a pretty long while when they were interrupted by a clearing of someone's throat. They broke a part, turned around. Ethan and Gwen were standing there. Gwen was smiling and Ethan well he was angry. Theresa turned to Fox.

"Hey, um, I guess I will see you in a week."

"Yeah. Bye." Fox kissed Theresa one last time and left. Theresa went back into the living room happy. Gwen went upstairs and Ethan followed Theresa into the living room. She was sitting on the couch typing on her laptop.

"Hey Theresa."

"What is it now Ethan?"

"I just wanted to say I am sorry. Your right. You could never love me the way you love Fox. Please forgive me and I hope we can be friends?"

"Oh Ethan yes I forgive you." Theresa walked up and hugged Ethan. Ethan hugged back very passionately almost. Theresa let go and went up to her room. Ethan smiled that his plan was already in motion.

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Later that night.....

Theresa was in a sexy black night gown when Ethan walked in. Theresa quickly covered herself with her robe.

"Hey Ethan what do you need?"

"I need to talk. I am a little worried."

"About what?"

"About this baby. Gwen is acting totally different then she did with Sarah."

"Yeah, how?" Ethan shut the door and locked it silently. He then walked over and sat on the bed.

"Well, she has a lot more cravings and she just a little bit too nice."

Theresa laughed. "That's normal. Its usually different with every child. With Little Ethan, I always wanted some strawberries and just a bunch of healthy junk. I don't know why. But with Miranda I loved to eat a lot of double bacon cheeseburgers, large fry, and a shake. Its just different. Miranda I was nice and calm. With Little Ethan, I wanted to bring down the Crane empire and kill everyone who crossed my path."

Ethan laughed. "Well, thanks. I also have one more concern." Theresa sat down next to Ethan and looked at him with a little concern.

"What's that?"

"I'm afraid that this new baby, it might...."

"It might what?"

"It might affect our relationship."

"Ethan what are you talking about we have no relationship."

"Yes we do."

Ethan grabbed Theresa's arm and forced her on the bed. He then ripped most of her clothing with one hand while he covered her mouth with the other. He then gagged her with a piece of cloth and forced himself onto her. Theresa was screaming at the top of her lungs. He smacked her and hit her a couple of times. Theresa soon lost conciseness. He grunted and moaned as he pounded into her. He came and collapsed on her. He un-gagged her and placed her under the covers. He kissed her cheek and whispered into her ear.

"I didn't want it to happen this way Resa. I love you and you will be mine and mine only." He straightened his clothing and went back to Gwen, where he also made love to her.

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The next morning.....

Theresa woke up her body very sore. She looked down and saw bruises and blood between her legs. She cried like never before. She then gathered herself and made her way to the bathroom. She checked on Little Ethan and Miranda before. The maid was taking care of them. She took a shower, got dressed, and went downstairs to eat. Ethan and Gwen were already there, so was Ivy, Julian, Eve, and Rebecca. Everyone was shocked at how she looked. Her skin was almost white and face looked bruised. Gwen was concerned for her friend.

"Theresa are you ok?"

"Yeah, I am just a little sick."

"Oh well, all right."

Just then Fox burst through the door. Theresa jumped up into his arms and wouldn't let go.

"Resa let go."

"I am just so happy you are home. Why are you home so early?"

"Well, that business we had to take care of was token care of in a matter of hours, so I took the next flight home. Are you ok. You look a little ill."

"Yeah I am. I just haven't been feeling good all night."

"Well, you go upstairs. I will bring up something for you and I will take care of Miranda and Little E today."

"All right." Theresa went upstairs and layed down. She heard the door open, shut, and lock. "Fox that was fast." she looked up and it was Ethan. "You say away from me Ethan."

"Don't worry I am just here to tell you something."

"Don't tell anyone about last night you go it. Anyone!"

"What makes you think I won't. You raped me!"

"Well, if you do tell you wouldn't want anything to happen to Fox, Little Ethan, or even Miranda."

"You wouldn't."

"Oh I would but if you don't tell all will be forgotten."

"Get out!"

Ethan smiled and walked through the connecting door to his room. What they didn't know was Gwen heard everything. She walked in and saw Theresa crying.

"Theresa come on. Let's go take a walk."

Theresa and Gwen went for a walk and Theresa confessed everything. Gwen hugged her and told her everything was going to be all right. They quickly went to Fox and told him.

"I'll kill him!"

"No Fox stop. I think we should just call Chief Bennett." Fox called him and he came right over. Sam kissed Ivy quick and went to Theresa's side.

"Now Theresa I need you to tell me what happened word for word."

"Well, he came in and we talked. Then he said something about our relationship and he forced himself on me and...." Theresa started to sob.

"Now just take your time."

"Well, then he gagged me and hit me a couple of time. I don't remember anything else because I blacked out."

"All right. When he comes home today. Well, make then arrest."

Theresa waited impatiently until she heard the door slam and Ethan walk in. He saw Sam.

"Hey dad what are you doing here?" Sam took out his handcuffs and walked over to Ethan.

"Ethan Whinthrop you are under arrest for the assault and rape of Theresa Lopez- Fitsgerold Crane. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to an attorney, if you can't afford an attorney, one will be provided for you." Ethan was arrested and token away.

Theresa breathed a sigh of relief as Ethan was taken away but then she broke down and cried. Fox held her and just rocked her like a baby. He would kill Ethan if he ever saw him again.

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Gwen left to go see a lawyer. He filed for divorce and now was going to have Ethan sign them at jail. She walking through the park not even paying attention when she ran into someone.

"Excuse me." said Gwen

"I'm sorry."

Gwen looked up and it was Hank.

"Oh Hank. Hello."

"Hi Gwen. Where are you headed?"

"Oh jail."

"Oh well, ok."

"Ethan was arrested."

"Oh you bailing him out?"

"No, he did something terrible to Theresa and I am giving him divorce papers."

"Oh well I'm sorry."

"Don't be. I should have done this a long time ago."

"Yeah well see you around."

"Yeah, hey Hank. Maybe you and I could get a cup of coffee and talk sometime?"

"Yeah sure. I'll call you."

"Bye."

Gwen walked away smiling.

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In Hawaii....

Kay and Miguel were having a fabulous time without Charity in their lives. Kay found out that she was pregnant. Kay was a little worried because she always felt she was being followed. Her and Miguel were slow dancing when Kay got that feeling again.

"Miguel, I know you are tired of hearing this but I just feel someone is always watching me."

"They probably are, their thinking how beautiful you are and they can't take their eyes off of you."

"Miguel that's sweet but I just feel it. Do you think Charity would follow us here?"

"I don't think so Kay. I made it clear I want nothing to do with her."

"Yes but she still could follow and try to break us up or something."

"Kay, listen I love you, even if she did follow us, there is nothing she can do to us. We are married Kay and have another baby on the way. She can't do anything."

"Ok, I will try and relax."

Kay layed her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.

Meanwhile, behind a big plant stood Charity watching them. 'I can't believe they are having another child. That should be my child not hers. Well, as soon as I have my baby, Miguel and I will be a family. Kay will just be a homeless person on the street with two kids to feed. She will not have Miguel, she won't.'

Next Chapter**********Its two months later. Miguel and Kay are back. Kay is five months pregnant. Gwen is due anyday now and her and Hank are hot and heavy. Theresa finds out something very important and very shocking.