Determined
While Ethan and Theresa joyously reunite, in the other room, Rebecca comforts a sobbing Gwen.
"Gwennie, you can't give up! Ethan will not be with that little hussy! Not if I have anything to say about it!"
"Mother, you can't do anything! Ethan made his choice, and he picked Theresa. I have to accept that, and move on."
"Gwen, this is not like you! Where is my determined daughter who stops at nothing to get what she wants?"
"I can't, Mother, not right now."
As Gwen continues to sob, Rebecca starts thinking of ways to get Ethan back to Theresa.
(Back in Theresa's room)
The newly engaged couple sits on Theresa's bed, and reflects on the events that have brought them to this point.
"Any regrets, Ethan?"
"Not a one, Theresa. You are the only woman in my heart. I swear to you that I will never intentionally hurt you. I will always be by your side, in good and bad times."
"Ethan, what about the tabloid stuff that happened before? You were so mad at me because you thought I turned on you.."
"No, Theresa. I am not mad, nor blaming you, for that incident. In a way, it's been a blessing in disguise. In some ways, when I learn who turned that information, I have to thank that person because they've made me realize that being a Crane doesn't mean a plug nickel. What matters the most is love, happiness, laughter...and I have that all with you, Theresa."
The couple shares a kiss. "I'll be back, I'm going to go ask cook to make some dinner for us." Ethan says as he kisses Theresa's cheek.
Once out of the room, Ethan runs into Rebecca in the hall.
"I'll have you know that my Gwennie is crying her eyes out right now because you did not choose her! God, Ethan, have you no class whatsoever? How could you have chosen that bitch over my daughter? The same bitch who told the tabloid that you weren't a Crane!"
"Oh, Rebecca, put a sock in it! I am sorry that I hurt Gwen, but I will not apologize for the fact that I am with Theresa. I love her, Rebecca! And as for the tabloid, I know Theresa didn't turn me in!"
"And how do you know this?"
"Well, not that it's any of your business, but the time Chad said that a phone call was placed to the tabloid office, I know for a fact that Theresa was not using a phone at that time."
"Oh? And how so?"
"Because I was with her when that call was placed, and I know for a fact, we were not talking on the phone!"
"Ugh. Don't even make me picture you and that bitch together!"
"Listen to me, and listen good, Rebecca. Accept that I am not with Gwen. I love her as a friend, and nothing more. Theresa is the love of my life, and soon will be my wife. Come hell or high water, our love will prevail, and there is not a damn thing you can do about it!" "And if you ever call my fiancé a bitch again, there will be hell to pay!" Ethan leaves a baffled Rebecca in the hallway, as he makes his way to the kitchen.
"Well, I'll be!" Rebecca huffs and then turns to go back into Gwen's room.
"I swear, Gwennie, I don't know what you saw in that man!"
"Mother, I heard what you told Ethan. He knows Theresa didn't sell him out to the tabloid. What if he finds out that we're the ones that did it?"
"I doubt he will, Gwennie. I paid the reporter off well; he knows to keep his mouth shut."
"I hope you're right, Mother."
"Yeah, me too." Rebecca mutters as she thinks of what to do next.
(Back in Theresa's room)
Ethan has returned with some chocolate covered strawberries. "I figured this would brighten your night." "Oh, Ethan, you remembered!"
"Of course I did. I always remembered these were your favorite. Now, would you care to join me in drinking some champagne and feeding each other strawberries?"
"It would be my pleasure."
After making a toast for the future, Ethan and Theresa cuddle on the bed, feed each other strawberries, kiss, and dream of what the future will bring.
"Ethan, I heard you yelling at Rebecca, is everything okay?"
"Yes, my love. I have it on good authority that we will not have to deal with Rebecca and Gwen for the rest of our lives."
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely. Listen I have something to ask you."
"Okay, I'm listening."
"Well, I need you to help me with something that needs to be resolved before we get married."
"Anything, Ethan, just name it."
Ethan takes a deep breath, and continues, "even though it doesn't mean much right now, will you help me find out who told the tabloid the truth about my paternity? I want us to have a clean slate when we get married, and I don't want this issue hanging over our heads."
Theresa looks at Ethan. "Yes, Ethan, I'll help you learn the truth."
They share a kiss, and then continue having the most romantic night ever.
--Coming Up—
The truth is out
A joyous moment happens for Ethan and Theresa
Please R/R
While Ethan and Theresa joyously reunite, in the other room, Rebecca comforts a sobbing Gwen.
"Gwennie, you can't give up! Ethan will not be with that little hussy! Not if I have anything to say about it!"
"Mother, you can't do anything! Ethan made his choice, and he picked Theresa. I have to accept that, and move on."
"Gwen, this is not like you! Where is my determined daughter who stops at nothing to get what she wants?"
"I can't, Mother, not right now."
As Gwen continues to sob, Rebecca starts thinking of ways to get Ethan back to Theresa.
(Back in Theresa's room)
The newly engaged couple sits on Theresa's bed, and reflects on the events that have brought them to this point.
"Any regrets, Ethan?"
"Not a one, Theresa. You are the only woman in my heart. I swear to you that I will never intentionally hurt you. I will always be by your side, in good and bad times."
"Ethan, what about the tabloid stuff that happened before? You were so mad at me because you thought I turned on you.."
"No, Theresa. I am not mad, nor blaming you, for that incident. In a way, it's been a blessing in disguise. In some ways, when I learn who turned that information, I have to thank that person because they've made me realize that being a Crane doesn't mean a plug nickel. What matters the most is love, happiness, laughter...and I have that all with you, Theresa."
The couple shares a kiss. "I'll be back, I'm going to go ask cook to make some dinner for us." Ethan says as he kisses Theresa's cheek.
Once out of the room, Ethan runs into Rebecca in the hall.
"I'll have you know that my Gwennie is crying her eyes out right now because you did not choose her! God, Ethan, have you no class whatsoever? How could you have chosen that bitch over my daughter? The same bitch who told the tabloid that you weren't a Crane!"
"Oh, Rebecca, put a sock in it! I am sorry that I hurt Gwen, but I will not apologize for the fact that I am with Theresa. I love her, Rebecca! And as for the tabloid, I know Theresa didn't turn me in!"
"And how do you know this?"
"Well, not that it's any of your business, but the time Chad said that a phone call was placed to the tabloid office, I know for a fact that Theresa was not using a phone at that time."
"Oh? And how so?"
"Because I was with her when that call was placed, and I know for a fact, we were not talking on the phone!"
"Ugh. Don't even make me picture you and that bitch together!"
"Listen to me, and listen good, Rebecca. Accept that I am not with Gwen. I love her as a friend, and nothing more. Theresa is the love of my life, and soon will be my wife. Come hell or high water, our love will prevail, and there is not a damn thing you can do about it!" "And if you ever call my fiancé a bitch again, there will be hell to pay!" Ethan leaves a baffled Rebecca in the hallway, as he makes his way to the kitchen.
"Well, I'll be!" Rebecca huffs and then turns to go back into Gwen's room.
"I swear, Gwennie, I don't know what you saw in that man!"
"Mother, I heard what you told Ethan. He knows Theresa didn't sell him out to the tabloid. What if he finds out that we're the ones that did it?"
"I doubt he will, Gwennie. I paid the reporter off well; he knows to keep his mouth shut."
"I hope you're right, Mother."
"Yeah, me too." Rebecca mutters as she thinks of what to do next.
(Back in Theresa's room)
Ethan has returned with some chocolate covered strawberries. "I figured this would brighten your night." "Oh, Ethan, you remembered!"
"Of course I did. I always remembered these were your favorite. Now, would you care to join me in drinking some champagne and feeding each other strawberries?"
"It would be my pleasure."
After making a toast for the future, Ethan and Theresa cuddle on the bed, feed each other strawberries, kiss, and dream of what the future will bring.
"Ethan, I heard you yelling at Rebecca, is everything okay?"
"Yes, my love. I have it on good authority that we will not have to deal with Rebecca and Gwen for the rest of our lives."
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely. Listen I have something to ask you."
"Okay, I'm listening."
"Well, I need you to help me with something that needs to be resolved before we get married."
"Anything, Ethan, just name it."
Ethan takes a deep breath, and continues, "even though it doesn't mean much right now, will you help me find out who told the tabloid the truth about my paternity? I want us to have a clean slate when we get married, and I don't want this issue hanging over our heads."
Theresa looks at Ethan. "Yes, Ethan, I'll help you learn the truth."
They share a kiss, and then continue having the most romantic night ever.
--Coming Up—
The truth is out
A joyous moment happens for Ethan and Theresa
Please R/R