Theresa was nervous as the airplane took off for Harmony. Fox and Madison could tell that she was nervous. Theresa tried to calm herself down by taking deep long breaths and counting, but it didn't help much. She would be facing her family for the first time in months. She wondered what they would say. They knew that she got married, divorced, and was seeing another man. A man who had a child and who was also from Harmony.

"Just relax," Fox told her as he squeezed her hand to let her know it was okay.

"Oh Fox, you don't understand!" She told him. "I've been so horrible towards my family and now I'm going to see them for the first time in months. It's making me a nervous wreck."

"A beautiful nervous wreck," he said as he kissed her forehead.

"You're so sweet," she said.

"Daddy, how long until we're there?" She asked impatiently.

"A few hours, sweetheart."

"And I'm gonna see grandma and grandpa?" She asked excitedly.

"Yes," he laughed. "As long as there still live in the same house."

"You know, you never told me about your family." Theresa said. "What are they like? Will they like me?"

"They are going to love you! Isn't that right Madison?"

She shook her head yes and smiled.

"My father runs a company with my grandfather. My mother just spends my father's money," Fox laughed. "My older brother just married his childhood sweetheart and my two younger sisters are off at boarding school. I'm sure you'd get along with them great."

"I hope so. Oh I don't know if I'm more nervous about seeing my family or meeting your's." She laughed.

"Well, we have a little while to go so why don't you just relax and take a nap," He suggested. "I'll wake you up once we get there."

"Okay," she smiled. "Sounds good to me."

"Wake up, sleeping beauty," Fox whispered softly into Theresa's ear.

Theresa smiled as she woke up from her nap.

"You always know just what to say," she told him playfully.

"Well, it's true you know. I wish you could see how beautiful you look when you are sleeping. The way you breath and snore is so cute."

"I don't snore!" She exclaimed as she hit him with her pillow.

"I'm afraid to say it, but you do."

"Oh whatever!" She laughed. "Are we almost there?"

"Just about."

The flight attendent came on the announcer at that moment, "The pilot now asks that you all please fasten your seatbelts for a safe landing."

Within a few minutes, the plane had landed and all the passangers were getting off. Fox and Theresa grabbed all their luggage and headed for the car that Fox's family sent for them.

"Here we go," Fox said to Theresa as he pointed to the limo in front of them.

"Are you serious?"

"What?"

"A limo!?"

"Yeah, I told you my father and grandfather owned a company. They have lots of money and this is just one thing they spend it on."

Theres stepped inside, "This is really nice, Fox."

"I know. I haven't been in one since I left."

"Why did you ever leave?"

"It's a long story," he said trying to avoid the whole topic.

"Well, can we talk about it over dinner?"

"Anything you want," he said as he kissed her.

"Whitney?" Ethan asked on his cell phone.

"Yeah, whose this?"

"Ethan, Ethan Crane."

"Oh hi Ethan!"

"How are you?"

"Okay, I'm getting ready for Theresa to come home."

"Yeah, I heard about that. See I'm calling because I wanted to know if you'd like to come to dinner. I was going to invite Theresa over because we are having a big celebration since my brother is coming home for once in a long time. What do you say?"

"Ethan, there's more to my coming. Isn't there?"

"No,"

Whitney was silent.

"Okay maybe. I want to know about Theresa's boyfriend. What kind of guy is he?"

"Well, he's tall. Very handsome. Brown eyes, built very nicely. He's kind and he's got a daughter. A little girl."

"What's his name?" His phone was starting to break up.

"I'm sorry I can't hear you. What?"

"What's his name?" Ethan asked a little louder.

"Huh?"

"His name! What's his name!?"

Ethan's phone died out before he could learn Theresa's boyfriend's name.

"Damn!" He exclaimed. "It looks like I better watch out for him. You never know what he'll try on her."

Ethan heard a lot of camotion coming from downstairs, so he decided to go down and see what was going on.

"Well hi Madison!" Ivy said rather sweetly. "I'm your grandma."

Madison hid behind Fox. She was afraid of Ivy, Julian, and Gwen. They all scared her so much that she started to cry.

"Shh!" Fox said as he picked her up and held her in his arms. "It's okay. This is my mommy and my daddy. And that's your Aunt Gwen. And that, right there," he said pointing to Ethan, "is your Uncle Ethan."

"Hi Madison!" He said kindly.

She waved to Ethan and everyone else because she was too shy to say hello.

"She's beautiful, Fox." Ivy told her.

"She takes after her mother," Ethan said.

Fox gave Ethan a look and shook his head.

"Well, it's nice seeing you all once again."

"Where have you been, Fox?" Julian asked.

"Where is it of any concern to you?" His remark was bitter.

"Fox, you're my son and I care."

"Like you ever gave a damn when I needed you!" He said becoming frustrated. "You abandoned me when I needed you. Wait.." he paused. "...when we needed you."

Julian didn't feel like fighting now so he walked away to get a glass of brandy.

"Well, would you mind if I show Madison a few things I got her?" Ivy asked.

"No, not at all." He turned to Madison, "Grandma is gonna take you upstairs and give you some presents."

"Presents!" She smiled.

"Yeah, presents," he laughed. "Go have fun!"

Now, Fox and Ethan were alone with Gwen. Gwen could feel some tension so she left the room to go see what Ivy got Madison.

"It's good to see you, Fox."

"Oh cut the bull shit, Ethan!" Fox said pouring himself some brandy. "It's just you and me."

"Listen, Fox. I didn't abandon you like everyone else."

"Oh please! So maybe you didn't exactly abandon us, but your intentions were much worse than leaving us with no money or nowhere to go. Just stay out of my face while I'm home!"

"You don't need to ask me twice." Ethan said leaving Fox to himself.

Theresa walked into her house quietly. No one was home.

[i]Thank God! I won't have to deal with them just yet.[/i]

Theresa dressed quickly for dinner. She was to meet Fox at some address that he had written down for her on a tissue. Theresa put on a cute little red dress that she had left behind when she left for N.C. She put it on and decided to leave her hair down. When she was done, she jumped into the limo that Fox sent over for her at the last minute in case she didn't find the house. As they drove up to the mansion, Theresa began to get butterflies in her stomach.

[i]We can't be going her?[/i]

"Uh driver! Why are we stopping her?" She asked.

"Miss, this is where you are to meet Mr. Crane."

[i]Oh no! This is Ethan's house![/i]

Theresa rang the door bell and waited for someone to answer the door. She prayed that Fox would answer it.

"I'll get it!" Ethan called out.

"No, I'll get it," Fox said jumping in front of him. "It's probably Theresa."

[i]Theresa??[/i]

Fox smiled once he saw Theresa standing before him.

"You take my breath away, do you know that?"

Theresa blushed and entered. The first thing she laid her eyes on were Ethan.

"Theresa?"

"Ethan." She said cooly.

"You know each other?" Fox said, confused.

"Uh yeah. We [i]knew[/i] each other before I left." She said.

It's good to see your face again, it's been awhile

How am I doing, Well I get by somehow

"Theresa, what are you doing here?" Gwen smiled as she gave her a hug.

"I'm...uh.."

"She's my girlfriend, Gwen." Fox said as he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her cheek.

"Isn't that such a coincidence? You both met where?"

"In N.C," they both said at the same time.

"That's great," Gwen said. "I'm happy for you both. Aren't you, Ethan?"

Ethan said nothing. He just walked away.

After dinner, everyone sat around listening to some music and talking.

"Did I tell you guys what a wonderful dancer Theresa is?" Fox asked his family.

"No, you didn't." Ivy smiled. "Why don't you two show us how good you are."

"Oh I can't," Theresa said.

"I insist," Fox said taking her hand and putting something more upbeat on.

You sure look good since your new love came in your life

You know I didn't see that fire in you he's found

Oh but I see it now

Ethan watched Theresa and Fox dance closely. It annoyed him so much to see them enjoying each other so much.

(Chorus)

Oh I never saw that look in your eyes

And I never had you hold me that tight

And I never saw you dance with your feet off the ground

Oh but I see It Now

[i]She's so much more lively now that she's with Fox[/i]

Holding him, you never looked more beautiful

Letting go has been so hard on me

And sitting here, it's clear to see what he means to you

The way you look at him, it ain't no mystery

He's all I couldn't be

As Ethan sat watching them, he was tearing himself up inside for not being the man that he should've been.

[i]I should've married Theresa, not Gwen. But I have to deal with my choices[/i]

(Repeat Chorus)

And I never saw you dance with your feet off the ground

Oh but I see it now

Theresa left the mansion early that night because she wanted to get home to her family. Once she was gone, Ethan called Fox into the library so he could have a word.

"Fox, a word." Ethan said.

Fox went and sat down comfortably as he waited to hear whatever Ethan had to say.

"What is it now?" He asked.

"You better stay away from Theresa."

"What?" Fox said getting up and moving towards Ethan. "Who the hell do you think you are telling me to stay away from my girlfriend?"

"Fox, she doesn't love you."

"How would you know?"

"I know. Trust me."

"Wait a minute! Did you and Theresa ever...?"

"No, but we were together."

"And when was this?"

"Not too long ago."

"You mean you were cheating on Gwen with Theresa?"

"No, well..."

"You son of a bitch! You don't deserve Gwen." Fox punched Ethan in his cheek. "Don't tell me to stay away from Theresa! You stay away from her if you don't want any problems!"

Spoilers*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Why does Fox hate his family so much?

Ethan warns Theresa about Fox!

What his Fox hiding?

Much feedback is appreciated!!!

~Mandi~