CHAPTER 3

"Luis?" Theresa called as she walked inside the home of the Lopez-Fitzgerald's. She had used Crane money to buy them their new house. She loved her family more than anything, and now having the money of the Cranes, she was able to give them anything. "Luis are you home?"

"I'm here." Luis called from his room. He still lived at home which drove him crazy. He used lived with Sheridan Crane but a year ago when he and Sheridan were on a boat going to an exotic island for a get away, the boat exploded and Luis wasn't able to find Sheridan. Her body was floating in the water until 2 men found her and rescued her. It turned out to be none other than the brother of Luis. Antonio Lopez-Fitzgerald. He had left Harmony a while back and no one knew if he was alive or dead. When he saved Sheridan, she couldn't remember anything that happened. She was known as Diana to him and they ended up falling in love on the island of St. Lisa's. After a few months of being together, he proposed and she said yes. When Antonio brought Sheridan back to Harmony to meet his family, she remembered everything. But unfortunately before she could tell Antonio the truth about Luis and their love, Antonio got very sick and was told that if she explained to Antonio the truth, he could die. Now Sheridan was marrying him to save his life and it killed Luis every second seeing them together.

"How are you doing Luis?" Theresa sat down next to him on his bed. He didn't look good and it worried her. Luis was the man of the family ever since their father disappeared. He was the strong one.

"How do you think I feel Theresa? The woman that I love is getting married tomorrow, and not to me. To Antonio of all people! My own brother!" He yelled slamming his fist on the bed. It caused her to jump. "I'm sorry sis. I just can't stand this. Not being able to tell Antonio the truth."

"But Luis, he's very sick. The truth could kill him."

"I understand that. I don't want my brother to die and I don't want to play a part in what causes it, but Sheridan marrying him may kill me." He said with an emotionless face. She had never seen him like this.

"Are you going to the wedding?"

"How can I not go? If I don't Antonio will wonder why, I'm his brother. Sheridan asked me to go so he wouldn't suspect anything."

"I'm so sorry Luis. First me and Ethan and now you and Sheridan. Thank god Miguel is still with Charity. Our family can't take much more suffering."

The following morning came and Fox woke up with a smile on his face. "I am going on a date with Theresa today."

"Wait, what am I thinking? That's not how she's looking at it. She loves Ethan. I don't even know why I'm so intrigued by this girl. I don't usually stay interested in women for longer than a night. There's just something about her..." His words trailed off as he pictured her smile. He came back to reality when he heard a knock at his door.

"Come in."

"Hi...are you decent?" Theresa asked sticking her hand through the door.

"Do you want me to be?" Fox said in a sexy voice.

"Fox..."She dragged out his name waiting for an answer.

"I'm just kidding, come in come in."

She pushed the door open. She was wearing her robe and a pair of fuzzy slippers.

"Is that what you're wearing to the wedding? Because I don't know if I have anything to match that." He said laughing as she did a twirl.

"I just wanted to make sure you were awake. It's 10:30 and the wedding starts at noon so we need to get there at least a half hour early." She explained sitting on his bed.

"Well, as you can see, I am awake. And don't you worry; this date won't bail out on you. I'll be ready with enough time to meet you at your door."

"Good. I'm going to jump in the shower." She started to leave.

"Sure you don't want to take one together? It would save some water you know."

"I will see you later Fox." She said closing the door behind her.

Theresa took her shower and let the hot water roll over her body. She knew her brother Luis was going to have a rough day. She just went through the same thing at Ethan and Gwen's wedding. She knew he'd need the support from everyone he could get. When she got out, she wrapped a towel around herself and whipped the fog from the mirror. She stared at herself as she said "I will get you back Ethan, I know you still love me." She did her hair and make up and finally put on her dress. It was a beautiful low cut light purple dress that hung low in the back. It went down to her feet which were perfectly coordinated with shoes to match the dress. It was 11:25 and she was putting the finishing touches on her hair. She heard a knock at her door and took one last look in the mirror before answering it.

"For you my lady." He said handing her a white rose.

"Why thank you sir." She took the rose and placed it in the vase on her nightstand alongside the other one he had given her.

"Wow, you look absolutely gorgeous Theresa." He looked her up and down.

"Thanks Fox. You don't look too shabby yourself."

"Shabby? I am hot!"

"A little full of ones self are we?" She started to walk out the bedroom and Fox followed closely behind watching the dress cling to every inch of her body. "Watch yourself Crane" he thought to himself.

They arrived at the church in a limo that Fox demanded to take, being her date. Most of the guests were just arriving. As they walked inside she spotted Luis.

"I'm going to go check on my brother." Theresa said looking at Fox.

"I'll come with you." He wanted to get to know her family.

"Luis, are you doing ok?" She asked giving him a hug.

"As good as I can be considering..."

"I know." She responded not wanting to make him continue knowing it would only upset him. "Luis, this is Fox, Ivy and Julian's son, Sheridan's nephew."

"Yeah, I've heard about you. Are you here with my sister?" Luis started to get angry knowing how Crane men were.

"Yes he is Luis. I asked him to be my date. It's ok."

"Hey man, it's nice to meet you...although I wish it could have been under better circumstances." Fox said extending his hand.

Luis shook his hand back. "Well I should go find a seat."

"Yeah, us too. Come on Fox." She gave Luis another hug and went to sit down with Fox. She spotted Ethan and Gwen and moved a little closer to him. It made Ethan's blood boil to watch her with Fox. Deep down inside he did still love her, but he wasn't about to admit that to her or even himself. He was married to Gwen and she was having their baby, being with her was the right thing to do.

"I wish Luis didn't have to go through this pain. I only wish Sheridan could tell Antonio the truth and be with Luis." Theresa looked at Ethan who was staring at her while she spoke to Fox. She linked her arm through his. "He's going through the same thing I did 2 days ago."

"Theresa, why did you go to Ethan and Gwen's wedding? I mean, you love the guy, how could you sit there and watch him say 'I do' to Gwen?" He asked looking over at her.

"Because I had to show Rebecca and Ivy that I'm not giving up. That Ethan and I do still share a strong love and we will be together again." She looked down at her hands and then up at the alter where Antonio was standing with a huge smile on his face.

"I'm not so sure about that Theresa. I mean, as much as I can't stand my half brother, he is always one to do the right thing, and in this case, since Gwen is having their child, marrying her and taking care of her and the baby as a family is the right thing to do."

"We'll see Fox, we'll see." Just as she finished, the music started to play and the wedding began. She looked over at Luis who was stone cold staring at Sheridan. Her heart broke for him.

When the ceremony finished, everyone headed to the reception at the Crane mansion. As everyone was leaving, Theresa saw Ethan and Gwen talking to Sheridan. He looked over at Theresa which made her move closer to Fox.

"So, did you have a good time being my date?" She asked touching his jacket and looking up at him.

"I had a great time. But it's not over yet. There's still the reception." He said smiling down at her.

"Of course, I just didn't know if you still wanted to be with me, you know, since I'm trying to make Ethan jealous and all, you probably have better things to do."

"Well, even if you are trying to make Ethan jealous, I'm still happy I'm spending time with you as your date." He said leaning down closer to her. As he was about to give her a tiny kiss, Ethan jumped in between them.

"Fox, I told you to stay away from Theresa..." Ethan was extremely angry at how close the two were getting and knew he had to put a stop to it.

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